On Thursday 14 July (12.45 – 1.45pm BST), Adam Johnson, Nick Peacock and Vanessa Naish (chair) will deliver a webinar for Herbert Smith Freehills clients and contacts looking at dispute resolution choices for finance parties.
Finance parties are often inclined to revert to favoured dispute resolution choices in their transactions. This default position is largely based on their perception of what offers the greatest flexibility or the lowest risk or both. However, the legal landscape moves fast and there have been a number of recent developments that have challenged the assumptions supporting these default choices. Indeed, with careful drafting, finance parties are in a better position than ever with regard to their choice of forum for resolving disputes.
In this highly practical webinar our panel will explore a number of recent developments which have a significant impact on dispute resolution choices in finance transactions and affect how those clauses can be structured. The topics our speakers will explore include:
- the end of the threat of an "Italian torpedo" within the EU?
- the implications of Brexit for dispute resolution and governing law clauses
- the potential for a summary judgment style process in arbitration
- recent changes to the position on unilateral option clauses in transactions related to France
- alternatives to arbitration in Asia Pacific: the Singapore International Commercial Court
Our speakers will also discuss the issue of "Brexit-proofing" contracts in the context of dispute resolution.
The webinar is part of our series of “Soundbite” webinars, which are designed to update clients and contacts on the latest developments without having to leave their desks. The webinars can be accessed “live”, with a facility to send in questions by e-mail, or the archived version can be accessed after the event. If you would like to register for a webinar, or to obtain a link to the archived version, please contact Jane Webber. The webinars, both live and archived, also qualify for one CPD point.
