Round tables


Cyber Security In our Cyber Security roundtable eight experts from around the world discuss new regulatory changes and developments in their jurisdiction as well as providing an insightful understanding on how to tackle copyright breach, data protection issues and outlining the best methods to ensure security when outsourcing work.
Construction & Real Estate In our Construction & Real Estate roundtable we have spoken with five leading experts from around the world to gage their views and opinions on the current state of the industry along with predictions on what the future entails. These experts provide key advice on the difficulties of refinancing a project along with outlining what should be included in a well drafted construction contract.
Foreign Investment We have spoken to seven leading experts from around the world to discuss the opportunities in the market, industry trends, latest regulatory developments and the key issues playing on investors’ minds. In this roundtable we also find out their advice on what specific areas of risk and opportunity to be mindful of along with what companies should consider when choosing a location for FDI.
Mining Seven leading experts from around the world share their opinions on the present state of the mining industry. We gage their views on everything from how recent regulatory changes will alter the spectrum through to evaluating current global trends and opportunities.
Environment Law We have spoken to some key figures from around the globe to dissect the issues which surround environment law such as recent regulatory changes and litigation risk. We also discuss the best strategy going forward for reducing emissions and attempt to predict what eco-friendly products could potentially dominate 2013 while also trying to foresee possible, future key trends.
Corporate Tax We have spoken to 11 key figures from around the world to discuss the current trends and issues which dominate the subject of Corporate Tax. Having come under spotlight in recent years, we discuss how the global budget deficit has effected the current tax landscape, the impact of large companies tax avoidance and the outlook for the future.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Litigation and Dispute Resolution costs companies millions each year. We spoke to 11 leading experts from around the world to find out how to keep costs at a minimum while also resolving issues quickly. In this roundtable we also discuss the importance of alternative dispute resolution, the advantages of arbitration, third party funding in litigation and much more.
Energy & Natural Resources With 2012 having been the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Energy for All, we felt it was apt to look at just how successful the year has been in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. In this roundtable we speak to eight leading experts from around the world to find out what regulatory changes have been implemented as well as what upcoming changes we can expect in the future. We also get their opinions on all of the other hot topics such as the on-going controversy surrounding hydraulic fracturing, how to avoid a PR disaster in the oil industry, and much more.
Corporate Governance The Corporate Governance landscape has changes significantly in recent years following a number of corporate scandals and collapses. This Roundtable tackles the key issues such as compliance with new regulations along with tackling fraud and money laundering. It also takes a look at diversity in the boardroom, potential changes for the 2013 Proxy season and much more.
Mergers & Acquisitions In the first three quarters of 2012, global M&A activity dipped compared to the same period last year. We spoke to leading experts from around the world to find out what methods and strategies are still producing positive results, whether strategic alliances and joint ventures are the new M&A along with discussing what the future entails and much more.
Infrastructure & Project Finance Infrastructure & Project Finance is something that will always be important. Emerging economies urgently need new infrastructure such as sanitation, potable water and drivable roads, while developed countries are increasingly looking towards projects in the energy and natural resources sector. We spoke to 10 leading experts from around the world to find out everything from the latest trends and developments through to how Brazil are readying themselves to host the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games.
Product Liability Product Liability is an essential part of manufacturing, importing or selling consumer goods. We spoke to 12 leading experts from around the world to find out the latest trends and interesting developments, the importance of risk management, the most effective method to instigate a product recall and much more.
Technology, Media & Telecommunications We have spoken to nine leading experts in the world of Technology, Media & Communications (TMT) to get the latest developments and changes in this ever-evolving industry. In this roundtable, our chosen experts discuss everything from utilising cloud technology through to giving their tips on what sectors currently offer the best opportunities for strategic investors and shareholders.
Competition & Antitrust Competition Law & Anti Trust has seen a number of interesting developments and changes around the world and has become a very important issue for businesses and business owners in recent years. We spoke to seven of the worlds leading experts to cast their views on everything from cross-border jurisdictions to anti-monopoly laws.
Shipping & Maritime Law Given the recent legal & regulatory developments in the shipping and maritime sector we decided to speak with six of the leading experts and find out more. Each expert represents a different region and provides both an insightful and interesting perspective.
Fraud & White Collar Crime Fraud & White Collar Crime has become a very important issue for businesses and business owners in recent times. With the complexity of both local and international laws it can be difficult to make sense of things. We spoke with eleven of the worlds respected experts on some of the recent developments within this area and what we can anticipate on the horizon.
Capital Markets Over the past few years the global markets have suffered greatly with a number of interesting developments and talking points occurring. We spoke with eight leading experts about the current state of global capital markets and what we can expect for the foreseeable future.
Insurance & Risk Management During an economic downturn it is vitally important that a company is able to successfully identify their risk management procedures and also insure they have sufficient cover in all aspects of insurance. As a result we have spoken to ten individuals with vast experience in Insurance & Risk Management from around the world to get their expert views on the challenges, developments and future progression.
Aviation Law Aviation Law is proving to be a very topical subject with a number of recent developments resulting in some important areas of discussion. We speak with nine experts to get their views on what has been happening and what to keep a look out for in the coming months.
Intellectual Property Intellectual Property is becoming an ever-more popular method for increasing the value of a business while at the same time fighting the economically damaging effects of counterfeiting, breach of copyright and piracy. We spoke to twelve individuals with vast experience in Intellectual Property from around the world to get their expert views on the challenges, developments and future progression.
Transfer Pricing In recent years Transfer Pricing has become an issue of growing interest to tax authorities of many developed and emerging countries. The risk of being subject to an audit on intercompany transactions has brought transfer pricing to the forefront of most tax departments in Multi National Enterprises. With many different regulations between regions and countries the world of Transfer Pricing is a complex yet essential element of international business. We spoke to twelve individuals with vast experience in the Transfer Pricing world to get their expert views on everything from managing documentation to legal and regulatory developments along with what the future entails.
Private Equity On the back of a turbulent 2011 riddled with economic turmoil and regulatory uncertainty, the private equity and hedge fund party appeared to be over. Rather than turning the light off, firms have altered their tactics and re-jigged their financial engineering tricks, and after a steady first quarter, are bouncing back to rule again. We spoke to ten individuals with vast experience in the Private Equity world to get their expert views on everything from the state of the market, the challenges and uncertainty surrounding regulatory changes, to the polarisation between European and non-European jurisidiction when setting up a PE fund.

Cyber Security

In our Cyber Security roundtable eight experts from around the world discuss new regulatory changes and developments in their jurisdiction as well as providing an insightful understanding on how to tackle copyright breach, data protection issues and outlining the best methods to ensure security when outsourcing work.

Construction & Real Estate

In our Construction & Real Estate roundtable we have spoken with five leading experts from around the world to gage their views and opinions on the current state of the industry along with predictions on what the future entails. These experts provide key advice on the difficulties of refinancing a project along with outlining what should be included in a well drafted construction contract.

Foreign Investment

We have spoken to seven leading experts from around the world to discuss the opportunities in the market, industry trends, latest regulatory developments and the key issues playing on investors’ minds. In this roundtable we also find out their advice on what specific areas of risk and opportunity to be mindful of along with what companies should consider when choosing a location for FDI.

Mining

Seven leading experts from around the world share their opinions on the present state of the mining industry. We gage their views on everything from how recent regulatory changes will alter the spectrum through to evaluating current global trends and opportunities.

Environment Law

We have spoken to some key figures from around the globe to dissect the issues which surround environment law such as recent regulatory changes and litigation risk. We also discuss the best strategy going forward for reducing emissions and attempt to predict what eco-friendly products could potentially dominate 2013 while also trying to foresee possible, future key trends.

Corporate Tax

We have spoken to 11 key figures from around the world to discuss the current trends and issues which dominate the subject of Corporate Tax.

Having come under spotlight in recent years, we discuss how the global budget deficit has effected the current tax landscape, the impact of large companies tax avoidance and the outlook for the future.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Litigation and Dispute Resolution costs companies millions each year. We spoke to 11 leading experts from around the world to find out how to keep costs at a minimum while also resolving issues quickly. In this roundtable we also discuss the importance of alternative dispute resolution, the advantages of arbitration, third party funding in litigation and much more.

Energy & Natural Resources

With 2012 having been the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Energy for All, we felt it was apt to look at just how successful the year has been in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. In this roundtable we speak to eight leading experts from around the world to find out what regulatory changes have been implemented as well as what upcoming changes we can expect in the future. We also get their opinions on all of the other hot topics such as the on-going controversy surrounding hydraulic fracturing, how to avoid a PR disaster in the oil industry, and much more.

Corporate Governance

The Corporate Governance landscape has changes significantly in recent years following a number of corporate scandals and collapses. This Roundtable tackles the key issues such as compliance with new regulations along with tackling fraud and money laundering. It also takes a look at diversity in the boardroom, potential changes for the 2013 Proxy season and much more.

Mergers & Acquisitions

In the first three quarters of 2012, global M&A activity dipped compared to the same period last year. We spoke to leading experts from around the world to find out what methods and strategies are still producing positive results, whether strategic alliances and joint ventures are the new M&A along with discussing what the future entails and much more.

Infrastructure & Project Finance

Infrastructure & Project Finance is something that will always be important. Emerging economies urgently need new infrastructure such as sanitation, potable water and drivable roads, while developed countries are increasingly looking towards projects in the energy and natural resources sector. We spoke to 10 leading experts from around the world to find out everything from the latest trends and developments through to how Brazil are readying themselves to host the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympic Games.

Product Liability

Product Liability is an essential part of manufacturing, importing or selling consumer goods. We spoke to 12 leading experts from around the world to find out the latest trends and interesting developments, the importance of risk management, the most effective method to instigate a product recall and much more.

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

We have spoken to nine leading experts in the world of Technology, Media & Communications (TMT) to get the latest developments and changes in this ever-evolving industry. In this roundtable, our chosen experts discuss everything from utilising cloud technology through to giving their tips on what sectors currently offer the best opportunities for strategic investors and shareholders.

Competition & Antitrust

Competition Law & Anti Trust has seen a number of interesting developments and changes around the world and has become a very important issue for businesses and business owners in recent years. We spoke to seven of the worlds leading experts to cast their views on everything from cross-border jurisdictions to anti-monopoly laws.

Shipping & Maritime Law

Given the recent legal & regulatory developments in the shipping and maritime sector we decided to speak with six of the leading experts and find out more. Each expert represents a different region and provides both an insightful and interesting perspective.

Fraud & White Collar Crime

Fraud & White Collar Crime has become a very important issue for businesses and business owners in recent times. With the complexity of both local and international laws it can be difficult to make sense of things. We spoke with eleven of the worlds respected experts on some of the recent developments within this area and what we can anticipate on the horizon.

Capital Markets

Over the past few years the global markets have suffered greatly with a number of interesting developments and talking points occurring. We spoke with eight leading experts about the current state of global capital markets and what we can expect for the foreseeable future.

Insurance & Risk Management

During an economic downturn it is vitally important that a company is able to successfully identify their risk management procedures and also insure they have sufficient cover in all aspects of insurance. As a result we have spoken to ten individuals with vast experience in Insurance & Risk Management from around the world to get their expert views on the challenges, developments and future progression.

Aviation Law

Aviation Law is proving to be a very topical subject with a number of recent developments resulting in some important areas of discussion.
We speak with nine experts to get their views on what has been happening and what to keep a look out for in the coming months.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property is becoming an ever-more popular method for increasing the value of a business while at the same time fighting the economically damaging effects of counterfeiting, breach of copyright and piracy. We spoke to twelve individuals with vast experience in Intellectual Property from around the world to get their expert views on the challenges, developments and future progression.

Transfer Pricing

In recent years Transfer Pricing has become an issue of growing interest to tax authorities of many developed and emerging countries. The risk of being subject to an audit on intercompany transactions has brought transfer pricing to the forefront of most tax departments in Multi National Enterprises. With many different regulations between regions and countries the world of Transfer Pricing is a complex yet essential element of international business.

We spoke to twelve individuals with vast experience in the Transfer Pricing world to get their expert views on everything from managing documentation to legal and regulatory developments along with what the future entails.

Private Equity

On the back of a turbulent 2011 riddled with economic turmoil and regulatory uncertainty, the private equity and hedge fund party appeared to be over. Rather than turning the light off, firms have altered their tactics and re-jigged their financial engineering tricks, and after a steady first quarter, are bouncing back to rule again.

We spoke to ten individuals with vast experience in the Private Equity world to get their expert views on everything from the state of the market, the challenges and uncertainty surrounding regulatory changes, to the polarisation between European and non-European jurisidiction when setting up a PE fund.