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IBA-ELSA Law Students’ Conference 2015

Banking, Finance and Careers14–15 November 2015 Queen Mary, University of London, London, England

A conference presented by the IBA Law Students’ Committee

and the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA)

With a programme of sessions ranging from substantive legal theory to informative vocational panels, this conference is aimed at law students at all levels of their legal training.

Topics include

• Getting hired: tactics and tips for applications, interviews and assessments

• Cross-border M&A: the essentials

• The young lawyer of the 22nd century

• Financial regulation in the EU

• Lessons from the global financial crisis

• M&A case studies: why do some succeed and others fail?

• Global M&A and developing markets

Conference hosted by

ProgrammeConference Co-ChairsMatej Sadloň Vice President for Seminars & Conferences, ELSA, BrusselsVaneeta Sharma Projects Officer, IBA Law Students’ Committee, London

1400 – 1530 Session three

The young lawyer of the 22nd centuryThis session will explore the skills and knowledge young lawyers require in order to succeed in their careers and the impact they can have on the legal profession. Topics including globalisation, pro bono, specialisation and management of expectations will be analysed.

SpeakersSamar Abbas 39 Essex Chambers, LondonKimathi Kuenyehia Sr Vaneeta Sharma Henry Taylor Michelmores, Exeter

1530 – 1600 Coffee/tea break

1600 – 1730 Session four

IBA Law Students’ Committee Showcase SessionThe IBA Law Students’ Committee Showcase session will feature a discussion between senior officers of the Law Students’ Committee, who will discuss the plethora of initiatives organised by the IBA for the benefit of its student members. Key projects that will be discussed include the recent creation of a Network of National Representatives, Cross-Committee Internships, as well as the numerous publications, competitions and mooting initiatives organised by the Law Students’ Committee. This session will also afford members an opportunity to enquire about leadership roles within the Law Students’ Committee for the ensuing year.

1730 – 1830 Drinks receptionThe Shield, Queen Mary, University of London

A complimentary drinks and canapés reception will be held after the conference. A perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow students.

Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to attend.

Saturday 14 November

0830 – 0930 Registration

0930 – 1100 Session one

Getting hired: tactics and tips for applications, interviews and assessmentsCompetition for junior lawyer roles has never been so intense. To stand out from the competition, it is vital that your application form is carefully thought through, you are fully prepared for interviews, and ready for the challenges of other assessment processes. In this session, our panel will share insights on what law firms are looking for, how they assess candidates, and how you can make sure you maximise your chances of being recruited.

Speakers Aster Crawshaw Addleshaw Goddard, London; Vice-Chair Academic and Professional Development CommitteeSarah Hutchinson Director, BARBRI; Co-Chair, Academic and Professional Development Committee

1100 – 1130 Coffee/tea break

1130 – 1300 Session two

Cross-Border M&A: the essentialsThe focus will be on the choice of a purchase of shares or assets of a targeted company, due diligence as well as key documents such as a non-disclosure agreement, letter of intent and purchase agreement. The purpose of specific provisions in each agreement will be discussed, in particular the letter of intent and purchase agreement (purchase price, representations and warranties covenants, conditions to closing, closing, post-closing matters and indemnification).

SpeakersEdward Chin London School of Economics and Political Sciences, London; Co-Vice Chair, IBA Law Students CommitteeKimathi Kuenyehia Sr Kimathi & Partners Corporate Attorneys, Accra; Young Lawyers Initiatives Officer, IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee

1300 – 1400 Lunch

Exhibitor

1400 – 1530 Session seven

M&A case studies: why do some succeed and others fail?Mergers and acquisitions are an important part of a commercial lawyers’ work. This practical lecture will focus on teaching the fundamentals of M&A transactions through real life examples.

SpeakerEero Rautalahti McCarthy Denning, London

1530 – 1600 Coffee/tea break

1600 – 1730 Session eight

Global M&A and developing marketsTransactions are becoming ever more global with increased activity in the developing countries. This session will tackle how M&A deals are done globally with the particular focus on the developing markets.

SpeakerTeja Picton-Howell Penningtons Manches, London

Sunday 15 November

0900 – 0930 Registration

0930 – 1100 Session five

Financial regulation in the EUAn introductory lecture into the current regulatory framework of financial services. The particular focus will be on EMIR, MiFID 2 and the IV° EU AML directive. This session should serve as an introduction to the Panel discussion to follow.

SpeakerBarbara Bandiera RCC, Milan

1100 – 1130 Coffee/tea break

1130 – 1300 Session six

Lessons from the global financial crisisThe global financial crisis that hit from 2007/2008 caused huge losses in the financial markets, institutional collapses and sparked a worldwide recession leading to, among other things, long term unemployment in many sectors. The panel will discuss the lessons learned and especially analyse the evolution of the regulatory frameworks in the banking and finance industry.

Session ChairAlex Campbell Fieldfisher, London

SpeakersBarbara BandieraPaul Hermant Bird & Bird, Brussels

1300 – 1400 Lunch

Law Student of the Year AwardProudly sponsored by

During the conference, the Law Student of the Year will be announced, awarded to the student who has best demonstrated their capability in 2015, including in the following criteria:

• Academic excellence• Involvement in extracurricular activities• Participation in university and campus life• Leadership experience• Community service and/or contributions made to not-for-profit organisations• Professional experience and/or internship graduate offers

The winner will be presented with a voucher for a £500 credit on the new purchase of LexisNexis Butterworths publications.

Continuing Professional Development/Continuing Legal EducationFor conference delegates from jurisdictions where CPD/CLE is mandatory, the IBA will provide a Certificate of Attendance for the conference. Subject to CPD/CLE requirements, this can be used by conference delegates to obtain the relevant number of hours’ accreditation.

A CPD/CLE Certificate of Attendance is available to conference delegates on request. Please ask at the IBA conference registration desk for information on how to obtain the certificate.

The organisers may at any time, with or without giving notice, in their absolute discretion and without giving any reason, cancel or postpone the conference, change its venue or any of the other published particulars, or withdraw any invitation to attend. In any case, neither the organisers nor any of their officers, employees, agents, members or representatives shall be liable for any loss, liability, damage or expense suffered or incurred by any person, nor will they return any money paid to them in connection with the conference unless they are satisfied not only that the money in question remains under their control but also that the person who paid it has been unfairly prejudiced (as to which, decision shall be in their sole and unfettered discretion and, when announced, final and conclusive).

InformationDate14–15 November 2015

VenueQueen Mary, University of LondonCharterhouse SquareLondonEC1M 6BQ

LanguageAll working sessions and conference materials will be in English.

How to registerRegister online by 11 November at www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf685.aspx and make payment by credit card or complete the attached registration form and return it to Judith Hawkes at the IBA together with your payment. You should receive emailed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact Judith Hawkes at judith.hawkes@int-bar.org.

FeesOnline registrations received:

on or before until 16 October 11 November

IBA member £45 £60

ELSA member £45 £60

Non-member* £55 £70

After 11 November 2015 registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office.

* By paying the non-member fee, we welcome you as a delegate member of the IBA for the year in which this conference is held, which entitles you to the following benefits: 1) Password access to certain parts of the IBA website. 2) Receipt of IBA E-news and access to online versions of IBA Global Insight.3) Pay the member rate for any subsequent conference registrations for

this calendar year.

If you would like to become a full or general member of the IBA, which includes membership of one committee or more – and inclusion in and access to our membership directory – we encourage you to do so now in order to register for this conference at the member rate. Full details of how to join can be found at www.ibanet.org.

Full payment must be received in order to process your registration.

Fees include:• Attendance at all working sessions• Conference materials, including any available speakers’ papers

submitted to the IBA before 6 November.• Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website

(www.ibanet.org) approximately seven days prior to the conference• Access to mobile delegate search application • Lunch on Saturday and Sunday• Tea and coffee during breaks• Invitation to Drinks reception on 14 November• VAT at the current rate of 20%

Please note that registrations are not transferable.

List of participantsIn order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be distributed at the conference, your registration form must be received by 11 November 2015 at the latest.

Mobile delegate search applicationAll registered delegates will receive a printed list of participants at the conference, however delegates are now also able to use the mobile delegate search. This application has been developed to aid networking by giving delegates instant access to an up-to-date list of their fellow attendees, and comes with the added benefit of a built-in messaging service. All registered delegates with an internet or Wi-Fi-enabled device will have access, using their IBA username and password. Simply visit: m.ibanet.org/conf685. Registration confirmation All documentation regarding your attendance at the conference can now be obtained from the IBA website. Upon receipt of your payment for the conference a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions on how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post.

Photography and filmingCertain sessions and/or social functions may be photographed and/or filmed and some of this content may be used for future IBA marketing materials, member communications, products or services. Should you have any concerns with regard to this, or do not wish to be featured in any of these materials please contact the IBA Marketing Department at ibamarketing@int-bar.org.

Promotional literaturePlease note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the Sponsorship Department at the IBA (sponsorship@int-bar.org).

Payment of registration feesPounds sterling: by cheque drawn on a UK bank and in favour of the International Bar Association. Please send to: 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom.

OR by bank transfer to the IBA account number: 13270222 (Sort Code 56-00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB05NWBK56000313270222. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.

Euro: by cheque or bank draft, drawn on a euro zone bank and converted at the current rate of exchange and in favour of the International Bar Association.

OR by bank transfer to the IBA bank account number 550/00/06570631 (Sort Code 56-00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB58NWBK60721106570631. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.

Use the exchange rate prevailing at the time of registration.

US dollars: by cheque converted at the current rate of exchange and drawn on a US bank and in favour of the International Bar Association. Please send to: 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom.

OR by bank transfer to the IBA account number: 01286498 (Sort Code 56-00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom. SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB55NWBK60730101286498. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.

Use the exchange rate prevailing at the time of registration.

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No deductions or withholdingsAll fees payable to us by you in accordance with the terms contained in this ‘Information’ section shall be paid free and clear of all deductions or withholdings whatsoever.

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Conference sell-outsThe IBA places its conference in venues of a suitable size for the event; however there are times when our conferences may sell out. Should this happen, prospective delegates will be informed and a waiting list will operate. The waiting list will function on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, subject to receiving registered delegate cancellations. The IBA will not be liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by an individual who travels to the conference without a confirmed place at the event.

Cancellation of registrationIf cancellation is received in writing at the IBA office by 16 October 2015, fees will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. We regret that no refunds can be made after this date. Registrations received after 16 October 2015 will not be eligible for any refund of registration fees.

Provided you have cancelled your registration to attend an IBA conference in accordance with the terms of the ‘cancellation of registration’ clause included in the ‘Information’ section of the relevant conference programme, you must then confirm to us in writing at the IBA office as soon as possible but in no event later than one year (12 calendar months) from the date of any such conference all necessary details to enable any reimbursement owed to you to be paid. We regret that no refunds will be made after the date that is one year (12 calendar months) after the date of the relevant conference.

Travel arrangements and visasParticipants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. It is recommended that you check your visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate. We are unable to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application prior to receipt of your registration form and full payment of registration fees.

Please apply for your visa in good time.

Disabled accessThe venue is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance.

Social programme

1730–1830 Drinks reception

14 NovemberThe Shield, Queen Mary University of London

A complimentary drinks and canapés reception will be held after the conference. A perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow students.

Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to attend.

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights InstituteThe International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), established in 1995, works to promote

and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide. The IBAHRI undertakes

training for lawyers and judges, capacity-building programmes with bar associations and law societies, and

conducts high-level fact-fi nding missions and trial observations. The IBAHRI liaises closely with international

and regional human rights organisations, producing news releases and publications to highlight issues of

concern to worldwide media.

All IBAHRI activities are funded by grants and individual donations.

To help support our projects, become a member for just £40 a year –

less than £4 a month.

Visit www.ibanet.org/IBAHRI.aspx for more information, and click join

to become a member. Alternatively, email us at hri@int-bar.org.

To read more on IBAHRI activities, download the IBAHRI Annual Report 2014 at

http://tinyurl.com/IBAHRI-AnnualReport2014.

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Registration form

IBA-ELSA Law Students’ Conference 2015 – Banking, Finance and Careers

14–15 November 2015, Queen Mary, University of London, England

Please read the ‘Information’ section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to Judith Hawkes at the address overleaf.

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The International Bar Association’sICC Moot Court Manual

Created by the International Bar Association, this manual aims to provide students and educators with a comprehensive guide on how to set up an ICC moot court exercise.

Developed in conjunction with the Open Society Institute, the manual comprises of fi ve individual moot court problems and provides detailed instructions on staging and implementing, from courtroom layout and event timing structures, to detailed witness statements and evidence documents.

All of the problems made available are staged under International Criminal Court (ICC) rules of procedure and evidence, and include many of the elements found in real international trials. This provides an excellent model for an international moot court and means that students from any jurisdiction can participate on equal terms.

Specifi cally designed to facilitate the full moot court experience the manual is an invaluable tool to develop the skills necessary to succeed, including:

• Refi ning question and submission structures

• Putting together clear arguments and quick thinking responses to opposition

• Developing a clear understanding of court procedures and issues when answering judges

Mooting is a unique and invaluable experience that adds tremendous value to any legal education. By way of these materials, the IBA strives to make this experience easily available to students everywhere.

To request a manual please visit www.ibanet.org/iccmoot.aspx

or contact the IBA Legal Projects Team at LPT@int-bar.org for more information

For more information about IBA Student Membership

and to become a member, visit www.ibanet.org

or email member@int-bar.org.

Student MemberThe International Bar Association (IBA) invites law students from around the world to join the Association as Student Members.

For just £20.00 a year Student Members can gain access to:

• a vast online library of substantive legal information, including: newsletters, practice-area specifi c journals and magazines, webinars and the IBA’s bi-monthly fl agship magazine, IBA Global Insight;

• a growing network of fellow law students from around the world;

• information and guidance from leading qualifi ed practitioners in various areas of law;

• the ability to participate in cutting edge research, writing and editing in specialised legal practice areas; and

• a number of CV-enhancing projects including serving on the Student Steering Committee, online writing and advocacy competitions, and numerous chances to have work published by the IBA.

The IBA now offers Student Group Membership for law schools and student organisations.

Join the International Bar Association as a

ELSA (The European Law Students’ Association) is an international, independent, non-political, non-profit organization run by and for students. It is comprised of students and recent graduates who are interested in academic and personal excellence in addition to their studies at their universities. ELSA offers law students a perfect platform to develop their existing skills, acquire new skills and meet fellow students and legal professionals throughout Europe.

ELSA members are open-minded, internationally oriented and multilingual and acquire a broader cultural understanding than other law students. Taking part in the various projects and volunteering for the association, they gain direct experiences with foreign legal systems and business practices.

ELSA is represented in around 300 law faculties in the university-based Local Groups of ELSA in 43 countries across Europe. With 40,000 members ELSA is the world’s largest independent law students’ association.

ELSA organises various activities such as conferences, law schools and legal research. Whilst mainly operating within Europe, ELSA has two global projects: ELSA Moot Court Competition and the Student Trainee Exchange Programme.

The ELSA Moot Court Competition is a simulated hearing of the World Trade Organization dispute settlement system. There are Regional Rounds all over the world: the All-American Regional Round, the Asia-Pacific Regional Round, the European Regional Rounds, and the newly established African Regional Round. The Final Oral Round takes place at the WTO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Student Trainee Exchange Programme is a trainee programme that enables law students and young lawyers to gain experience of the substantive and procedural law as well as the culture of another country. Before and during the traineeship, ELSA provides assistance to trainees with finding accommodation, obtaining visas and organising social events to involve the trainee in the daily life of the local community.

If you have any questions about ELSA or its activities, please contact the ELSA International Office at elsa@elsa.org.

Contact informationELSA International239, Blvd. General Jacques 1050 Brussels, BelgiumPhone: +32 2 646 26 26Fax: +32 2 646 29 23Email: elsa@elsa.orgFor more information about IBA Student Membership

and to become a member, visit www.ibanet.org

or email member@int-bar.org.

Student MemberThe International Bar Association (IBA) invites law students from around the world to join the Association as Student Members.

For just £20.00 a year Student Members can gain access to:

• a vast online library of substantive legal information, including: newsletters, practice-area specifi c journals and magazines, webinars and the IBA’s bi-monthly fl agship magazine, IBA Global Insight;

• a growing network of fellow law students from around the world;

• information and guidance from leading qualifi ed practitioners in various areas of law;

• the ability to participate in cutting edge research, writing and editing in specialised legal practice areas; and

• a number of CV-enhancing projects including serving on the Student Steering Committee, online writing and advocacy competitions, and numerous chances to have work published by the IBA.

The IBA now offers Student Group Membership for law schools and student organisations.

Join the International Bar Association as a

International Bar Associationthe global voice of the legal profession

The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of over 55,000 individual lawyers and 206 bar associations and law societies spanning all continents. It has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community as well as being a source of distinguished legal commentators for international news outlets.

Grouped into two divisions – the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division – the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of business law around the globe. Additionally, the IBA’s high-quality publications and world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and network-building opportunities for international legal practitioners and professional associates.

The Law Students’ Committee is a platform for students to access the wealth of information and experience available through the IBA and its committees. The IBA draws its student membership from over 70 countries around the world making it a vibrant and diverse group. With Student Membership or Student Group Membership, students are given a window into the global legal profession.

Contact informationInternational Bar Association4th Floor, 10 St Bride StreetLondon EC4A 4AD, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7842 0090Fax: +44 (0)20 7842 0091Email: member@int-bar.orgwww.ibanet.org