The art of the deal? Liability begins when artistry fails: Criminal and civil liability in M&A transactions

Krakow
29 September 17:00 CEST - 01 October 2022 13:00 CEST
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Kraków, the historic capital city of Poland is one of the most dynamically developing cities in Europe. Many foreign investors are expanding their businesses through acquisitions in the Royal City. Business is booming. However, as always, risks and disputes can ensue. The M&A Commission and the Commercial Fraud Commission invite you to a joint seminar on the legal consequences of making false, incomplete or inaccurate representations and warranties in M&A contracts (share or assets deals).
We will discuss the legal claims that the buyer and the seller may bring to the table. Different jurisdictions offer various claims and remedies: compensation, termination of the agreement, price reduction based on the warranty regime etc. The litigators will share their post-closing dispute experiences and will discuss with the transactional lawyers the best practices in negotiation and drafting M&A contract clauses in view of possible future claims. A part of the seminar will be dedicated to litigation and arbitration proceedings as well as interim protective measures.
The commercial fraud panellists will discuss best practices for investigations during the due diligence audit. They will share their experiences on how buyers are protected by a proper investigation and how forensic tools may contribute to a high-quality audit and detect potential frauds, schemes and irregularities. Transactional lawyers will have a unique opportunity to learn from commercial fraud specialists, specifically about the most important aspects of the pre-signing stage from the criminal perspective. They will explore the criminal liability of natural persons making false or inaccurate representations and will present the criminal consequences for the companies of a breach of representations and warranties.
We will also discuss how innovative legal tech tools influence our practice and impact the professional secrecy and liability. See you in Kraków
AIJA Commissions
- Commercial Fraud
- Corporate and M&A
Event fees
+ VAT if applicable | <= 2022-08-31 | > 2022-08-31 | <= 2022-09-20 |
AIJA Member < 35 | 2055,00 PLN ![]() | 2522,00 PLN ![]() | 2989,00 PLN ![]() |
AIJA Member >= 35 | 2288,00 PLN ![]() | 2755,00 PLN ![]() | 3222,00 PLN ![]() |
Non AIJA Member < 35 | 2522,00 PLN ![]() | 2989,00 PLN ![]() | 3456,00 PLN ![]() |
Non AIJA Member >= 35 | 2755,00 PLN ![]() | 3222,00 PLN ![]() | 3689,00 PLN ![]() |
Speaker | 2055,00 PLN ![]() | 2522,00 PLN ![]() | 2989,00 PLN ![]() |
Local lawyers | 2055,00 PLN ![]() | 2522,00 PLN ![]() | 2989,00 PLN ![]() |
In-House Counsel | 701,00 PLN ![]() | 1051,00 PLN ![]() | 1401,00 PLN ![]() |
Full programme
The art of the deal? Liability begins when artistry fails: Criminal and civil liability in M&A transactions
Thursday 29 September 2022
(in small groups, several restaurants, payable onsite)
Friday 30 September 2022
Moderator: Noémie Coutrot-Cieśliński, CC&C Avocats, France
Speakers:
- Anna Kratiuk, WKB lawyers, Poland
- Thomas Ricard, J.P. Karsenty & Associés, France
- Sajai Singh, JSA Advocates & sollicitors, India
- Marcin Klimczak, PwC, Poland
Moderator: Dominik Wagner, TIGGES Rechtsanwälte, Germany
Speakers:
- Philip Rosenauer, PHH Rechtsanwälte, Austria
- Orsolya Szabo, Invest CEE, Hungary
- Iga Kurowska, Aktion Legal Partners, Spain
Moderator: Christoph Allmendinger, Schilling Zutt & Anschütz, Germany
Speakers:
- Rene Male, Roschier Attorneys Ltd, Finland
- Lukas Rusch, Pestalozzi Attorneys at law, Switzerland
- Carolin van Straelen, AIG, Germany
Moderator: Philippe Harles, Arendt, Luxembourg
Speakers:
- Annika Brandt, Lindhal, Sweden,
- Judith de Boer, Hertoghs advocaten, the Netherlands
- Agnieszka Skowronek, Eurocash, Poland
- Adrian Michalak, Medicover, Poland
Address: Rynek Główny 17 31-008 Kraków
Saturday 01 October 2022
Moderator: Agata Adamczyk, Adamczyk, Liber & Współpracownicy, Poland
Speakers:
- Maximilian Lang, Schoenherr, Austria
- Karin Graf, Visher, Switzerland,
- Philippe Sylvestre, Brucher Thieltgen & Partners, Luxembourg
- Andreas Pfister, Wessing & Partner, Germany
Moderator: Katarzyna Randzio-Sajkowska, Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak, Poland
Speakers:
- Edouard Kaiflin, Monfrini Bitton Klein, Switzerland
- Angelika Ciastek-Zyska, PwC, Poland
Address: Park Kingi 10, 32-020 Wieliczka
Practical information
Accommodation
The seminar will be taking place at the Hotel Stary hotel and we have negotiated special rates for the participants of the seminar:
Room type | Single rate per night |
Standard room | 720 PNL (approx 150€) |
Above rates are exclusive of the breakfast (110 PNL)
To book your accommodation, please contact the hotel via email stary@hotel.com.pl or telephone: 0048 12 384 08 08 and use the following discount code: AIJA22
Please note that rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis according to availability and that we have the special rate until 26 August 2022.
General terms and conditions
By registering you have to accept the general terms and conditions and accept that your registration is considered binding immediately, but participation to the event is possible only after full payment of the registration fee.
Please note that any arrangements related to the participation of the participant in an AIJA event, including but not limited to booking or cancellation of accommodation or flights, as well as respecting the cancellation deadlines indicated in the general terms and conditions, are the sole responsibility of the participant. AIJA shall not be held liable for any expenses the participant may suffer as the result of participant’s failure to comply with his/her obligations.
It is recommended for each participant to purchase a cancellation and travel insurance.
Please read the general terms and conditions applicable for AIJA events.
Organising Committee
Agata ADAMCZYK
Adamczyk, Liber & Współpracownicy (POLAND)
Nicolas HERREN
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law Ltd (SWITZERLAND)
Krzysztof PAWLAK
Schoenherr Halwa sp.k. (POLAND)
Katarzyna RANDZIO-SAJKOWSKA
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak Kancelaria Radców Prawnych i Adwokatów Spółka Jawna (POLAND)
Dominik WAGNER
TIGGES Rechtsanwälte (GERMANY)