C5 Legal Conferences, Events and Publications

Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery

February 3rd, 2012
in Anti-Corruption / FCPA, Legal, Legal Conferences |

The scale of fraudulent activity in Europe shows little sign of abating. Whilst companies have stepped up their efforts to combat fraud, the perpetrators are becoming increasingly sophisticated and innovative in their methods. In recent months there has been a notable rise in fraud schemes that utilize company insiders. With companies facing ever greater scrutiny from regulators and developments in whistleblowing legislation, the number of fraud cases uncovered in the near future is only likely to increase. As fraud practitioners are called upon to assist their clients in tracing and recovering assets in highly complex structures, it is vital that they have an in-depth understanding of current tactics, strategies and best practices which will facilitate successfully recovery actions.
C5’s European Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery forum is the most comprehensive, innovative and practical forum dedicated to the tracing and recovery of fraudulently obtained or hidden assets. As well as providing you with the latest legal developments and techniques in asset- tracing and recovery, it offers unparalleled networking opportunities for lawyers, forensic accountants and recovery experts from around the world.

Having conducted extensive research with the market, new expert-led sessions for 2012 will include:

The European Account Preservation Order – How will it unfold in Europe and what will this mean for recovery professionals?
Fraud, asset tracing and recovery in the Baltic and the Balkan states.
The latest on recovery actions arising from the Arab Spring and the impact of trade sanctions on persons associated with former ruling elites.
Examining the relationship between international insolvency and fraud and asset recovery action.

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Back- office: Processing Structured Derivatives in Russia

February 2nd, 2012
in Legal, Legal Conferences, Russia and CIS |

Trying to keep pace with the rapid development of the market and changes in the regulatory framework, back-office financial institutions in Russia faces significant operational difficulties. New accounting rules, the emergence of more complex products and the absence of a fully integrated automated systems, allowing for STPsignificantly complicates the process of tracking transactions in derivatives and increases operational risks.

Quality, speed, ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and effectively launch new products have always been the main difficulties in the back office, and this is particularly important when the derivatives market is actively developing and bringing new structured products. From the back office, in turn, is expected to fully operational training support these products with the lowest cost. Effective management of back-office opens huge, and under an hour hidden opportunities to improve operational performance, reduce costs and increase customer loyalty, which in turn affects the profitability of the bank and creates a competitive advantage for your organization in the market.

“ Back-office: support of transactions in derivatives and structured products “- this is the second annual conference of the C5, specially designed for professional back office to track transactions with PFI, Fiss and structured products. The conference will provide you the not only the review of problematic aspects of regulation, registration, recording and reporting of transactions in derivatives, but also practical examples and discussions with market participants.

What’s new?

Even more time and attention paid to problems of internal accounting and derivative financial instruments and derivatives.
Traditional interactive panel discussions are replaced by the working groups established to discuss case studies and exchange of ideas and jointly develop solutions to emerging problems in everyday practice.

Benefits of participation:

Improve your own practice transaction in derivatives, learn what steps have been taken by other companies before, during and after the process of introducing a new product
Learn from the successes and failures of registration, recording and reporting PFI transactions and structured products, while leading the market will provide you practical examples of approaches used by them and share their opinions about what they might do differently
Direct communication with colleagues will help you find ways to overcome challenges associated with the support of transactions in derivatives and equip new ideas that you can bring into their organization

Do not miss this unique opportunity to enrich their experiences, comparing their achievements with the achievements of colleagues to join in on hot discussions and getting the necessary information from “first hand”

2 ^Nd Annual Forum

Back-office: Processing Derivatives and Structured Products in Financial Institutions in Russia

19-20 April 2012, Moscow

Back offices of financial institutions in Russia are facing significant operational challenges in keeping abreast of dynamic market developments and changes in the governing regulatory framework. New accounting rules, launch of new products and the absence of fully integrated IT platforms allowing STP, makes derivatives processing and reporting ever more complicated and operationally risky.

This is particularly marked Challenge During a Significant Growth times of new structured products When Are Entering the market and Today, pressures on Back Offices Are Greater Than Ever. However, ensuring Effective Back Office Operations offer Immense, untapped Opportunities for Increased Efficiency, Lower Costs and enhanced customer loyalty; which in turn drives the profitability of the financial institution – essential in this competitive market.

C5′s 2nd annual “Back Office: Processing Structured Derivatives in Russia” is designed especially for back office professionals processing derivatives transactions and structured products. The conference will provide you with in-depth guidance on all aspects of derivatives regulation and reporting, valuable insights from regulators as well as case studies and discussions for leading market players and service providers who will share practically focused strategies.

New this year:

Accounting Standards new: More Than Ever Focused closely on the Problems Faced in the area of structured products and Derivatives Accounting and Reporting

Traditional panel discussions are replaced with interactive working groups: you will have the opportunity to work together with your peers in solving real life derivatives processing challenges, providing you with a practical understanding of issues discussed at the event – and a plan to take back to the office and implement straight away.

Benefits of attendance :

Improve your own derivatives processing practices by learning what steps your competitors took before, during and after setting up new products

Learn from others’ derivatives and structured products accounting and reporting successes and failures as market leaders present the approaches they used and what they may have done differently

Find out how to correctly report even the most challenging contracts to avoid unwanted consequences

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China Employment and Labor Management

February 1st, 2012
in Regulatory Compliance and Trade |

China has been making notable strides to update and improve its employment and labor regulations. Recent developments include a groundbreaking new China labor law, new social security for foreign workers, union initiatives and collective contracts. At the same time, lawsuits filed by employees against multinational companies have been rising.

Foreign multinationals operating in China must navigate a fast evolving employment and labor environment. It is crucial to comply with new laws and regulations while putting strategies in place to hire and retain key employees and executives.

American Conference Institute and C5 Group are delighted to announceThe In-House Counsel and HR Executives Advanced Summit on China Employment and Labor Management. This advanced conference brings together an exceptional faculty of top legal and HR minds, who will provide the most up to date review of complex issues that arise from employment and labor management in China.

Program Topics Focus on high-Risk Areas Where Legal and HR Have to Work Together

• Upgrading internal controls and compliance process to comply with new social security for foreign workers
• Designing a solid termination policy and records management procedure to mitigate litigation risks
• How HR can support compliance team to detect and address employee’s corrupt conduct
• Preventing IP and trade secret leakage and theft from internal employees
• Conducting effective HR due diligence in M&A
• And more

A Real Benchmarking Platform to Learn About Practical “Getting-it-Done” Solutions from Industry Peers

The discussion will go beyond the law itself, and focus on how multinational companies should respond to the new legal landscape. Employment and labor law tend to have local practices by nature. However, this summit will provide you with solutions from strategic and national-wide perspective. Speakers from various industries will share best practices which have been tested on the ground.

Upgrade Your Learning through Exclusive Working Group Sessions

Two exclusive and highly interactive sessions are tailored for attendees who want to be immersed in in-depth discussions and obtain more detailed information. Whether you are new to the field or are a senior executive who needs a comprehensive refresher, these sessions will provide you with practical guidance on complex HR and labor issues.

Working Group A: A Complete Guide for Terminating Senior Management and Foreign Expats in China

Benchmarking Session B: Practical Approaches to Union and Collective Contracts

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ITAR compliance forum

January 31st, 2012
in Legal, Legal Conferences, Regulatory Compliance and Trade |

Protecting your business from the harsh realities of the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) violations requires vigilant implementation and monitoring of an effective compliance programme. Right now, as the US undergoes the Export Control Reform, regulations are changing, new exemptions are being released, and product classifications are changing. Anything less than the strictest of compliance can leave you vulnerable to catastrophic fines. Be the first to get valuable ITAR updates from the DDTC and gain competitive advantage over your peers.

As a company operating in Europe, you have the additional responsibility of complying with both local laws and ITAR, which can be daunting. These regulations are often in direct conflict with each other but you have to ensure that your company is adhering to ALL relevant export control regulations.

Reserve your seat today for the UK’s premier ITAR programme of the year! C5’s ITAR Compliance Forum: UK Edition will provide you with unmatchable access to top government officials, practical guidance on how to overcome even ITAR most challenging issues, and solutions for protecting your bottom line. Benefit from strategies designed to streamline your export compliance programmes, securing full compliance with all applicable regulations.

Each session will provide you with in-depth guidance from senior regulators, industry leaders and expert practitioners, who will share valuable insights in ITAR controls and best practices for fulfilling your requirements. Benefit from real life case studies, interactive scenarios and Q & A sessions.

Key Topics include:

Update on the US Export Control Reform presented by Robert Kovac
Classification under the USML, CCL and Strategic Control List: how to streamline your internal processes
Best practices for ensuring that you receive a licence that covers all of your requirements
Overcoming the challenges and realising the benefits of obtaining a brokering licence
The US/UK Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty: updates on progress
Approaches for streamlining your export compliance programmes to incorporate ITAR, NATO and UK requirements
Creating a training programme for employees and suppliers to help avoid inadvertent ITAR violations

Pre-conference Master Class: Wednesday, 21st March. 2012
Fundamentals of ITAR Compliance in Practice: Key Concepts and Requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations

This action packed conference will deliver valuable and practical information that you can take back to your organisation. Participants will receive a CD-Rom containing a comprehensive set of valuable materials prepared by the speakers specifically for this event. These are invaluable materials which you can use again and again, long after the conference is over. This conference has limited space and will surely sell out quickly.

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Biotech Patenting

January 30th, 2012
in Legal, Legal Conferences, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech |

In a rapidly shifting legal environment for the pharma industry, it has become crucial that biotech companies seek the most practical and competitive strategies for obtaining, extending and protecting their patent portfolios. The 2012 Munich Biotech Patenting forum will focus on latest legal developments affecting biotech companies, with a particular focus on successful techniques and strategies for drafting and filing patent applications in multiple jurisdictions. The event will provide a unique opportunity for you to network with your fellow industry peers, key industry regulators and expert patent attorneys from across globe, allowing you to develop your current biotech practices and remain competitive in today’s ever-changing and ever-expanding market.
C5’s 22nd Forum on Biotech Patenting brings together experienced in-house counsel from both innovator and generic pharma and biotech companies and their expert legal advisors from various jurisdictions across the globe. Based on their personal experience, the expert panel will lead you through invaluable, practical, and in-depth sessions on:

Determining How the G2/10 Decision will Change Biotech Disclaimer Practice Across Europe
Adopting New Patenting and Marketing Strategies to Overcome the Challenges of Filing your SPC Applications at an Earlier Stage
Navigating Around the Patentability of Stem Cells Through Strategic Claim Drafting
Case law developments in double patenting: from an European and US perspective
Current Developments on Biotech Products and Patent Considerations for Bio-Deposits
Successful strategies for cross-border litigation
Managing Patents for Biosimilar Products and Understanding the Bolar Provisions in Europe
Tackling Diagnostic Methods and Personalised Medicines
Patentability of Gene Sequence Patents in Europe and the US

Plus maximise your time by attending the post-conference workshop on the 16th March:
Strategies for Claiming Commercial Products in your Biotech Patent Applications
Illustrating what the examiners are looking for by using examples of best practice approaches

ALSO new this year is our Focus Day on the 13 March 2012 in Munich:
US Patent Reform for European Life Science companies
Analyzing the impact of the America Invents Act on IP Owners in the Life Science Industry in Europe

This focused event will discuss the impact of the significant changes to the US patent system on life science companies and what they need to consider when enforcing and protecting their rights in the USA.
US and European legal and regulatory experts from and for the pharma and biotech industry will gather at this unique forum to provide an in-depth analysis of the regal, regulatory and business challenges and discuss the changes surrounding the America Invests Act and its impact on the life sciences industry.

Register to attend this practical focus day on the impact of the US patent reform on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 to ensure you are staying ahead of the game when enforcing and protecting your IP rights in the USA.

C5’s Biotech Patenting conference is the ONE place biotech patent practitioners come to learn and discuss the most recent and vital changes facing the industry today. Join us at the 22nd C5 Forum on Biotech Patenting for an unparalleled learning and networking opportunity!

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D&O Liability Insurance

January 29th, 2012
in Insurance and Reinsurance |

The combined effect of the 2008 global recession and current economic pressures have ensured that D&Os remain a focal point for both regulatory and shareholder scrutiny. With European courts proving ever more receptive to group actions and increasingly proactive enforcement authorities stepping up investigations in a number of spheres including securities, anti-corruption and anti-trust, D&Os are more exposed than ever and may incur considerable exposes in defending themselves, even when they feel the allegations are unfounded.

It is therefore critical that D&O insurers anticipate the challenges looming on the horizon and take migratory steps immediately, to avoid potentially extensive losses. At the same time, there are profits to be made – insurers must exploit the opportunity to meet growing and emerging coverage needs across a number of jurisdictions and carve out an edge for themselves in today’s highly completive market.

Every Spring, over 100 underwriters and brokers, together with expert advisors and a selection of insurers, attend C5’s D&O Liability Insurance event in London Now in its 21st edition, this conference is firmly established as THE essential industry gathering for anyone working in D&O insurance.

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Private Equity Secondaries

January 28th, 2012
in Financial Services, Private Equity |

Driven by huge regulatory pressure; fast recovery in valuations; the readiness of private equity firms to deploy (fast aging) dry powder – the secondary market deal flow is booming. With several milestone transactions exceeding one billion US dollars each and the transaction volume eclipsing $20 billion for the first time, last year was named by Cogent Partners as “the busiest year on record in the private equity secondary market”. With an unprecedentedly strong appetite from both the buy and sell side, a large number of private equity firms are now looking to join the boom and raise secondary funds next year.
Nonetheless, with the opaque and fiercely competitive nature of this market, pulling it off is not an easy task. When is it best time to sell and how do you evaluate the true value of your private equity holdings? What are the risks? What are restrictions on the transfer of interests? What are the alternatives to selling on a secondary market? How to source new deals and find out which LPs are selling? How to convert proposals into deals? How to add value to a secondary transaction?

With this in mind – and building on a success of last year’s inaugural event – C5 Global Conferences is pleased to announce Second Annual Private Equity SecondariesConference:

A ONE STOP SHOP PLATFORM FOR:

Institutional Investors looking to:

sell/divest private equity holdings
increase private equity holdings
invest in secondary private equity funds

Primary and Secondary Private Equity Funds:

active in purchasing, advising or investing in secondary transactions
with an insight into interesting assets at attractive pricing
whose LPs have capital call risk issues
managing venture capital, corporate or buyout tail end portfolios
focusing on credit strategies and are raising capital

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Advertising Law

January 27th, 2012
in Advertising & Marketing, Legal Conferences |

Major brands continue to increase their investments in advertising. Indeed, sending the right message to customers is more important than ever today, to attract consumer spending in the direction of your company. Advancements in technology have allowed advertisers to become increasingly creative in their advertising efforts. Marketing one’s brand through social media platforms and other interactive form, as well as mobile technology, allows for greater but extremely targeted reach into the consumer market. However, a legal system that very often does not contemplate new methods and technologies for marketing create a whole host of potential complications and uncertainties. And with the European Commission, ASA and comparable bodies throughout Europe now involved in monitoring online advertising and related laws and regulations coming into play–such as the EU Cookies regulation which becomes fully effective in March 2012- it is vital to also be up to the minute on changes looming on the regulatory horizon.

Whilst exploiting online advertising channels, successful advertisers are making the most of new opportunities through non-digital but effective methods including comparative marketing, product placement and viral advertising, as well as using more traditional “oldies but goldies” channels to their optimal advantage.

For most large brands therefore, a holistic view of the most effective advertising channels is essential, together with a strategic knowledge of how best to exploit these. For any lawyer advising brands on these efforts, a thorough understanding of what promotional activities their companies (or client companies) are or may become engaged in, together with current and upcoming laws, case decisions and regulations which determine the legal environment surrounding such activities, is of utmost importance. – C5′s 2012 Edition of Advertising Law in the Digital Age is designed with you in mind.

C5 will once again assemble an outstanding line up of speakers, including regulators, policy makers, leading in-house counsel and expert lawyers. To get an indication of the caliber of speakers we normally assemble, please see last year’s speaker list

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Bringing and Defending Litigation Against EU Institutions

January 26th, 2012
in International Trade & Defense, Legal Conferences |

Writing persuasive written pleadings and maximising the time provided in the oral hearing is an art and the better you are the greater the chances of success for your client. Although the procedural rules stipulate the requirements to be followed and there is additional guidance on the websites of the European Courts, there are no manuals or other literature to guide you. Even for lawyers who have been in private practice for many years, litigation before the European Courts can be a real challenge as it is so different from litigation before national courts. Fortunately these skills can be taught and we have gathered together a spectacular faculty of current and former judges and experienced practitioners to give you inside tips and techniques. This intensive two day course is a mixture of legal grounding and practical, interactive exercises. This programme is specially designed to help you gain confidence when litigating before the European Courts.

Working with experienced judges and practitioners you will:

Get a comprehensive breakdown of the procedural rules

Find out how the proposed amendments to the procedural rules will affect your clients

Gain a greater understanding of how to utilise fundamental rights and general principles of EU law

Get an update on the case law relating to access to documents so that you can protect vital information

Discover how to write persuasive written pleadings

Practice how to make the most of the time allocated in the oral hearing

Have an opportunity to hear directly from judges about what they want from you

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EU Pharma Law & Regulation

January 25th, 2012
in Legal, Legal Conferences, Pharmaceuticals / Biotech / Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech |

In times of growing competition in the pharma industry for tighter healthcare budgets, of stricter national pricing and reimbursement laws and increased scrutiny from the regulators, it is – now more than ever – crucial for legal professionals to keep abreast with regulatory developments as well as benchmark against industry best practice.

This focused and practical conference on EU Pharma Law & Regulation brings together eminent in-house counsel from the world’s largest pharma and biotech companies, top legal practitioners and regulatory experts in an outstanding speaker panel. Based on their first-hand experience, the distinguished panel will provide you with invaluable practical and strategic guidance on the most current regulatory and legal developments in the EU pharma sector.

Gain in-depth knowledge about the latest regulatory developments in EU Pharma law and hear best practice approaches to successfully managing your legal and compliance risks!

Based on your feedback, every session at C5’s EU Pharma Law and Regulation conference is designed to help you fully understand the latest developments in EU legislation and the most important recent case law with regards to SPCs, advertising, pricing & reimbursement, pharmacovigilance and competition law obligations.

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