6th International Trusts & Commercial Litigation Conference 2023

Location: New York City

Serle Court is returning to New York for its annual International Trusts and Commercial Litigation Conference. The set's flagship event is in its 6th year and will be sponsored by Litigation Funders, Hereford Litigation. The conference will be held in person at the iconic Rainbow Room, Rockefeller Centre, New York, 5th Avenue, on Monday, 6 November 2023.

This event will see some of the chambers’ expert international trusts and commercial litigation barristers discuss issues of legal interest with guests from various jurisdictions. Representatives of leading law firms and private capital around the globe will attend the conference.

Panel sessions include how key jurisdictions approach topical issues, alternative approaches in arbitration and funding, the latest trends and troubles in shareholder disputes, maximising recovery in cross-border claims, fiduciary loyalty and the independence imperative, and issues thrown up by real estate, art and crypto as assets.

The conference will be followed by a closing party at Manhattan's premier rooftop cocktail lounge, The Skylark, kindly sponsored by Kroll.

Chambers thanks its conference sponsors, Hereford Litigation (main conference sponsor), Katten (pre-conference drinks reception), Kroll (closing party), and Summit Trust (client activity), for their generosity before and after the event.

Do not hesitate to contact Serle Court Business Development Director Charlotte Davidson or Marketing Manager Shana Garioch for further information.

See you in New York!

Members of Chambers at this Event

Elizabeth Jones KC

John Machell KC

Richard Wilson KC

Prof Jonathan Harris KC (Hon.)

Timothy Collingwood KC

Dan McCourt Fritz KC

Ruth Jordan

Michael Walsh

Gareth Tilley

Amy Proferes

Harry Martin

Stephanie Wickenden

Gregor Hogan

Max Marenbon

Andrew Gurr

Stefano Braschi (Stefano Theodoli-Braschi)

Ryan Tang

Kathryn Purkis

Nicholas Hockney

Daniel Wheeler

Charlotte Davidson

Shana Garioch

Programme

8:30 - 9:15

Registration

9:15 - 9:30

Introductory remarks

9:30 - 10:30

Panel Session:

Around the World - how key jurisdictions are approaching topical issues

10:30 - 11:15

Panel Session:

Alternatives: Arbitration, ADR, funding

11:15 - 11:35

Coffee break

11:35 - 12:20

Panel Session:

Conflicted out: fiduciary loyalty and the independence imperative

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12:20 - 13:15

A. Commercial Breakout Session:

“I’m a shareholder, get me out of here” – the latest trends and troubles in shareholder disputes

B.Trusts Breakout Session:

“No surrender” – does Bruce Springsteen have the right idea when it comes to blessing applications?

Please click here to view the Trusts breakout session handout.

13:15 - 14:15

Lunch

14:15 - 15:15

Panel Session:

Maximising recovery in cross-border claims

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15:15 - 15:35

Tea break

15:35 - 16:00

Juniors’ Session:

“Hidden Gems” - the most important cases you may never have heard of...

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16:00 - 16:45

Panel Session:

Problem asset classes: Issues for litigators and trustees in real estate, art and crypto

16:45 - 17:00

Closing remarks:

From 19:30

Drinks reception at The Skylark, 200 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018

This agenda covers a diverse range of topics and formats, from keynote addresses to panel discussions and interactive workshops, ensuring that attendees gain valuable insights and practical knowledge throughout the day while fostering networking opportunities.