Annual Labour Law Conference // Annual Litigation Conference // Joint Session with the SCILL Commission

Amsterdam
13 October 17:00 CEST - 15 October 2022 13:00 CEST
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Amsterdam is the capital of a country where complex dispute resolution and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) have long been ingrained. This city has been chosen as the location of this exciting double seminar and it is one of the greatest small cities in the world with its wonderful canals’ system, architecture, parks and museums. Cycling enthusiasts will find themselves in heaven on earth in Amsterdam!
Litigation Annual Conference – The rise of group and multi-party litigation and its challenges
The increase in group litigations, class actions and multi-party litigations show no signs of slowing down. Claims have become increasingly large and complex, bringing new and varied challenges.
This seminar will examine the challenges of large scale and group litigations, with perspectives from both members of the judiciary and practitioners. We will look at trends in the market, funding and witnesses (both fact and expert) in multi-party proceedings. In addition, we will also focus on wider skills, including advocacy and witness examination.
Whether you are a class or group action specialist, represent one or more parties in multi-party litigation, or want to develop your advocacy and examination skills this seminar will be relevant to you.
Annual Labour Law Conference – How to deal with employment issues efficiently and to solve disputes in the best interest of the client
Employment relations have become increasingly complicated, with the volume of claims in an employment context (and the delays in resolving those claims) inevitably rising. Moreover, employment claims often involve many other business aspects stretching beyond the individual employment relationship such as protection of trade secrets, compliance issues (internal audits) and debt recovery. The seminar attendees will not only be offered useful insights on resolving employment disputes in a traditional way but also by the means of ADR.
Besides resolving employment disputes, further “hot” topics, such as gender discrimination at the workplace, global mobility, employment implications of whistleblowing regimes and how out of office activities affect the employment will be addressed throughout the conference.
Joint Session with the SCILL Commission
Moreover, the Litigation and Labour Law Commissions have teamed up with the SCILL Commission for an interactive joint session on “Neuroscience”. All attendees are invited to join this session, which aims to hone the soft skills required for lawyers when dealing with clients and counterparties not only during negotiations (such as settlement negotiations) but also during commercial and labour disputes
We look forward to seeing you all in Amsterdam from Thursday, 13 October 2022 to Saturday, 15 October 2022, for what promises to be a thrilling event.
AIJA Commissions
- Labour Law
- Litigation
- Skills, Career, Innovation, Leadership and Learning (SCILL)
Full programme
Annual Labour Law Conference
Thursday 13 October 2022
16:00 » 18:00Registrations at Hyatt Regency Amsterdam18:00 » 20:00Welcome reception at the Hotel Bar20:00Optional dinner
(in small groups, several restaurants, payable onsite)
Friday 14 October 2022
08:00 » 08:45Registrations at Hyatt Regency Amsterdam08:45 » 09:00Welcome address by the AIJA President09:00 » 09:10Introduction and presentation of the seminar by the Organising Committee09:10 » 10:20Diversity and Inclusion? Mind the Gap!
Employers are facing an increasing number of discriminatory issues, with the gender pay gap only being the tip of the iceberg.
We will be exploring the newest developments with regard to equal pay, (un)biased algorithmic decision making and #metoo at the workplace.10:20 » 10:40Coffee break10:40 » 12:00Immigration Law and the Race for Talent
We will examine if and how immigration law can give employers an advantage in the global race for talent. We will discuss the latest immigration law trends, such as global mobility, work from anywhere and Workactions.12:00 » 13:00Lunch13:00 » 14:00Joint session SCILL – Labour – Litigation on “Applying Neuroscience to Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Mixed Modes”
External speaker: Jeremy Lack14:00 » 15:00Disputes and Negotiations in and Out of Court– Pick Your Battles
Is winning in court the best solution?
We examine options of alternative dispute resolutions and the situations in which one or the other is most effective to achieve your client’s goals.15:00 » 15:20Coffee break15:20 » 16:20Labour Training Session with Jeremy Lack16:20 » 17:30Blow the Whistle
In light of the EU Whistleblowing Directive, we will have a look on globally existing whistle-blower regimes, their impact on employment relationships and what employers should be aware of when voluntarily or compulsorily introducing whistleblowing systems.19:00 » 20:30Boat tour through canals with drinks to dinner location20:30 » 01:30Dinner and party at De Kroon
Saturday 15 October 2022
09:00 » 10:00Registrations at Hyatt Regency Amsterdam10:00 » 11:15The Employee – When Your Biggest Asset Becomes Your Trade Secrets’ Biggest Liability
We explore the employee’s ability to share information outside of the employment relationship that could be harmful to the employer.
Trade secrets, intellectual property, social media and the human nature of employees are the challenges employers face in ensuring the protection of their interests.11:15 » 11:45Coffee break11:45 » 12:45The Employee – Private Life as Private Matter? How in and Out of Office Private Activities Affect the Employment
In a world where everyone can easily share their private opinions with thousands within seconds, we examine where one may draw the line between employees’ private activities and employers’ interests.12:45 » 14:00Lunch16:00Departure from the Hotel for dinner & Walking tour17:00 » 22:00Optional social program incl. dinner at Mooie Boules
Annual Litigation Conference
Thursday 13 October 2022
16:00 » 18:00Registrations at Hyatt Regency Amsterdam18:00 » 20:00Welcome reception at the Hotel Bar20:00Optional dinner
(in small groups, several restaurants, payable onsite)
Friday 14 October 2022
08:00 » 08:45Registrations at Hyatt Regency Amsterdam08:45 » 09:00Welcome address by the AIJA President09:00 » 09:10Introduction and presentation of the seminar by the Organising Committee09:20 » 10:20Key-note speeches: The role of the judge in group actions, class actions and multi-party proceedings.
Key-note speakers
Dr Patrick Melin – Presiding Judge at the regional Court of Stuttgart (commercial chambers): “Effective dispute resolution the German way: Judicial strategies in brokering settlement agreements in multi-party commercial disputes"
Moderators:
- Michelle Krekels, Bureau Brandeis, The Netherlands)
- Pierre-Yves Samson, Zschunke, France
10:20 » 10:40Coffee break10:40 » 12:00Panel Nr.1 “Class / Group / multi-party actions – Challenges”
Topics include:
- Opt-in or opt-out
- Case management
- Client management
- Financing / Funding
12:00 » 13:00Lunch13:00 » 14:00Joint session SCILL – Labour – Litigation on “Applying Neuroscience to Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Mixed Modes”
External speaker: Jeremy Lack14:00 » 15:00Litigation Training Session - “Applying Neuroscience to negotiation and mediation advocacy for commercial disputes”
External speaker: Jeremy Lack
15:00 » 15:20Coffee break15:20 » 17:30Workshop - Witness examination / Cross examination
External speaker: Michael Polkinghorne, White and Case
Michael will focus on the key ‘rules’ of examination of witnesses, cross-examination and re-examination. To include small group exercises.19:00 » 20:30Boat tour through canals with drinks to dinner location20:30 » 01:30Dinner and party at De Kroon
Saturday 15 October 2022
09:00 » 10:00Registrations at Hyatt Regency Amsterdam10:00 » 11:15Panel Nr.2 “Derivative actions from a global perspective”
- How are derivative actions governed in various jurisdictions?
- Can derivative claims pave a way to proceedings in other jurisdictions?
11:15 » 11:45Coffee break11:45 » 12:45Panel Nr.3 Management and practicalities of litigating in multiple jurisdictions in multi-party or class action proceedings12:45 » 14:00Lunch16:00Departure from the Hotel for dinner & Walking tour17:00 » 22:00Optional social program incl. dinner at Mooie Boules
Become a sponsor
If you would like to receive more information about the sponsorship opportunities for this event, please fill out the form* and we will contact you in the coming days.
* Filling out this form does not obligate you to become a sponsor.
Organising Committee
Francesca DALLA VOLTA
Brown Rudnick LLP (UNITED KINGDOM)
Nicole DEPARADE
GSK Stockmann (GERMANY)
Adam FLACKS
LK Law LLP (UNITED KINGDOM)
Michelle KREKELS
bureau Brandeis (NETHERLANDS)
Pieter KROP
Kroes Advocaten Immigration Lawers (NETHERLANDS)
Pierre-Yves SAMSON
Zschunke Avocats/ Rechtsanwälte (FRANCE)
Sanne VAN RUITENBEEK
Pallas Advocaten (NETHERLANDS)
Lukas WIESER
ZFZ Zeiler Rechtsanwälte GmbH (AUSTRIA)
Full programme
Annual Labour Law Conference
Thursday 13 October 2022
(in small groups, several restaurants, payable onsite)
Friday 14 October 2022
Employers are facing an increasing number of discriminatory issues, with the gender pay gap only being the tip of the iceberg.
We will be exploring the newest developments with regard to equal pay, (un)biased algorithmic decision making and #metoo at the workplace.
We will examine if and how immigration law can give employers an advantage in the global race for talent. We will discuss the latest immigration law trends, such as global mobility, work from anywhere and Workactions.
External speaker: Jeremy Lack
Is winning in court the best solution?
We examine options of alternative dispute resolutions and the situations in which one or the other is most effective to achieve your client’s goals.
In light of the EU Whistleblowing Directive, we will have a look on globally existing whistle-blower regimes, their impact on employment relationships and what employers should be aware of when voluntarily or compulsorily introducing whistleblowing systems.
Saturday 15 October 2022
We explore the employee’s ability to share information outside of the employment relationship that could be harmful to the employer.
Trade secrets, intellectual property, social media and the human nature of employees are the challenges employers face in ensuring the protection of their interests.
In a world where everyone can easily share their private opinions with thousands within seconds, we examine where one may draw the line between employees’ private activities and employers’ interests.
Annual Litigation Conference
Thursday 13 October 2022
(in small groups, several restaurants, payable onsite)
Friday 14 October 2022
Key-note speakers
Dr Patrick Melin – Presiding Judge at the regional Court of Stuttgart (commercial chambers): “Effective dispute resolution the German way: Judicial strategies in brokering settlement agreements in multi-party commercial disputes"
Moderators:
- Michelle Krekels, Bureau Brandeis, The Netherlands)
- Pierre-Yves Samson, Zschunke, France
Topics include:
- Opt-in or opt-out
- Case management
- Client management
- Financing / Funding
External speaker: Jeremy Lack
External speaker: Jeremy Lack
External speaker: Michael Polkinghorne, White and Case
Michael will focus on the key ‘rules’ of examination of witnesses, cross-examination and re-examination. To include small group exercises.
Saturday 15 October 2022
- How are derivative actions governed in various jurisdictions?
- Can derivative claims pave a way to proceedings in other jurisdictions?
Become a sponsor
If you would like to receive more information about the sponsorship opportunities for this event, please fill out the form* and we will contact you in the coming days.
* Filling out this form does not obligate you to become a sponsor.
Organising Committee
Francesca DALLA VOLTA
Brown Rudnick LLP (UNITED KINGDOM)
Nicole DEPARADE
GSK Stockmann (GERMANY)
Adam FLACKS
LK Law LLP (UNITED KINGDOM)
Michelle KREKELS
bureau Brandeis (NETHERLANDS)
Pieter KROP
Kroes Advocaten Immigration Lawers (NETHERLANDS)
Pierre-Yves SAMSON
Zschunke Avocats/ Rechtsanwälte (FRANCE)
Sanne VAN RUITENBEEK
Pallas Advocaten (NETHERLANDS)
Lukas WIESER
ZFZ Zeiler Rechtsanwälte GmbH (AUSTRIA)