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The organizing committee is delighted to invite AIJA members to Poland for the 2018 Half-Year Conference.

One of the most vibrant and fastest growing EU cities, Warsaw is a fascinating collection of neighbourhoods and landmarks. Packed with a unique mix of gleaming modern architecture, Baroque palaces, socrealist buildings, some of Central Europe’s finest urban parks, and reminders of the rich Jewish heritage, it is a magnet for business, large corporations on one side and start-ups who inject the city with their energy and creativity.

To match this with equally exciting scientific programme, the conference will be divided into two seminars focused on corporate governance (“Corporate governance – current trends and development” (organized with support of the Corporate and M&A Commission) and the lawyer-client relationship (“Happy ever after! In-house counsels’ and lawfirms’ perspective on how to successfully develop client-attorney relationship” prepared in cooperation with Commission Skills, Career, Innovation, Leadership and Learning – SCILL).

Both the social and the scientific programmes will of course provide for plenty of excellent networking opportunities.


Conference organised with the support of

 


COACHING AT AIJA


AIJA is working hard to make sure that all attendees make the most out of the AIJA Half-Year conference from 23-26 May, in Warsaw.

We invite you to register to the various coaching sessions we have planned during the week. For more information, go here.

Number of places are limited. Allocation of slots will be made on a first come first served basis

AIJA Commissions involved
  • Corporate and M&A

Programme

Corporate governance - current trends and developments

09:00 - 17:00

15:00 - 18:30

19:00 - 21:00

07:00 - 08:00

08:00

09:00 - 09:15

Wiebe de Vries, AIJA President, Bloom & Tax, The Netherlands
Anna Wyrzykowska, WKB, Poland
09:00 - 16:00

09:15 - 10:30

  • Overview of the current sources of corporate governance
  • Confirming the existing status or imposing new obligations to the managers
  • Compliance documents and how they differ from corporate governance
Moderator:
Anna Wyrzykowska, WKB, Poland
Speakers:
Andrzej S. Nartowski, Instytut Dyrektorów, Poland
Anne Toupenay-Schueller, Jeantet, France
José Costa Pinto, Costa Pinto Advogados, Portugal
10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:00

  • Unified EU regulations vs local “specialties”
  • How are intercompany documents implemented within multi-jurisdictional capital groups?
  • Pitfalls within multinational capital groups
Moderator:
Stefan Bais, AKD, The Netherlands
Speaker:
Anna Atanasow, CCC, Poland
Marc Hauser, Rittershaus, Germany
12:00 - 13:15

  • Good practices proposed by the stock
  • Standards in reporting
  • How MAR influenced compliance or corporate governance on the European capital market
Moderator:
Jesper Schönbeck, Vinge, Sweden
Speakers:
Jolanta Tropaczyńska, Orange, Poland
Jennifer Maxwell, Blake, Cassels & Graydon, United Kingdom
Hartwig Kienast, Wolf Theiss, Austria
Ludomir Biedecki, Noerr, Poland
13:15 - 14:15

14:15 - 15:15

  • Are private businesses off the hook or is corporate governance yet another tool to control the business?
  • Managing the conflict of interest.
Moderator:
Pieter van den Broeck, Monard Law, Belgium
Speakers:
Adam Leśniak, Raben Group, Poland
Michael Pauli, LL.M., Heuking, Kühn, Lüer, Wojtek, Germany
Marie Bates, Farrer & Co, United Kingdom
15:15 - 16:15

  • Commodity already or still evolving practice?
  • Application of the risk management regime at the strategic level
  • Corporate Social Responsibility - increased focus on value creation
  • Information Technology governance (cybersecurity etc.)
Moderator:
Christian Sauer, Franklin, France
Speakers:
Tobiasz Adam Kowalczyk, Volkswagen, Poland
Giuseppe Scotti, Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, Italy
Ülkü Solak, Moroglu Arseven, Turkiye
16:15 - 16:30

16:30 - 17:00

17:00 - 18:30

Moderators:
Gülsüm Aslan, Loyens & Loeff N.V., The Netherlands
Christian Presoly, Attorney at law, Liechtenstein
Speakers:
Przemysław Tacik, Professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków at the Institute for European Studies which is also covering different projects on Human Rights
Mikołaj Pietrzak, Advocate, Dean of the District Bar Council in Warsaw, permanent representative of the Polish Bar at the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) in the Human Rights Commission and Partner at the law firm Pietrzak Sidor & Partners 
19:30 - 22:30

22:30 - 02:00

08:00

09:00 - 10:00

  • Is delegation of authority a solution to manage the company?
  • Directors independence or dependence
  • Relation between managers on one side and the company and the stakeholders on the other side
Moderator:
Hugo Teixeira, Abreu Advogados, Portugal
Speakers:
Maciej Szczepański, OLX Group Poland NASPERS classifieds, Poland
Thomas Peter, Bratschi AG, Switzerland
10:00 - 11:00

  • Do corporate governance templates work?
  • Can an external lawyer serve as compliance officer?
  • Who is the ultimate client – the shareholder or the manager? Balancing the interests
Moderator:
Jan Jarmul, Deloitte Legal, Poland
Speakers:
Anna Grzywinska-Okon, Avon Cosmetics, Poland
Lars Raedschelders, Sherpa Law, Belgium
Marco Gardino, R&P Legal, Italy
Görkem Gökçe, Gökçe Attorneys, Turkiye
11:00 - 11:30

11:30 - 12:45

  • Most apparent/recognized breaches of corporate governance procedures/liability cases from various jurisdictions to be presented
Moderator:
Emanuel Dettwiler, Kellerhals Carrard, Switzerland
Speakers:
Yuriy Nechayev, Avellum, Ukraine
Renata Antiquera, David Aniceto, Brasil
Alexander Fox, Penningtons Manches, UK
11:30 - 13:00

12:45 - 13:00

13:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 17:00

17:00 - 18:00

19:30

08:00

09:00 - 10:00

10:00 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:30

11:30 - 13:00

15:00 - 18:00

19:30

Happy ever after! In-house counsels and lawfirms perspective on how to successfully develop client-attorney relationship

09:00 - 17:00

15:00 - 18:30

19:00 - 21:00

07:00 - 08:00

08:00

09:00 - 09:15

Katarzyna Kuźma, Partner, Domański Zakrzewski Palinka, Poland
Štěpán Holub, Holubova advokati s.r.o., Czech Republic
Wiebe de Vries, AIJA President, Bloom & Tax, The Netherlands
09:00 - 16:00

09:15 - 10:30

Tamás Lippner, Sell & Speak, Hungary
10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:15

Itzik Amiel, THE SWITCH®, The Netherlands
12:15 - 13:15

  • Legal services in a fast changing world: how to develop and maintain a longstanding and fruitful relationship with your clients? Secrets of happy client-lawyer relationship.
  • Law is not enough, know the industry and the business you work for! What should a lawyer know (on top of law) to best serve the client?
  • Mistakes happen – how to deal with crises and conflicts? How should a lawyer behave and what client can demand? Is a work-life balance an issue in a client-lawyer relationship? 
  • How to formulate your advice using the “So-What-Test”? Why lawyers should  stop quoting paragraphs and try to understand the client’s need?
  • Do the clients expect innovation from law firms?  How do lawyers deliver their services and which platform to use?
  • “LegalTech” – how will artificial intelligence and computer technology impact legal services and the future of the today’s lawyers?
Moderator:
Katarzyna Kuźma, Partner, Domański Zakrzewski Palinka, Poland
Speakers:
Szymon Czechowski, Legal Compliance and Public Affairs Director, Celsa Huta Ostrowiec, Poland
Vaclav Filip, Legal Team Supervisor, České Radiokomunikace, Czech Republic
Krzysztof Horoszko, Corporate Affairs, TOYOTA Motor Manufacturing Poland, Poland
Wojciech Kowalewski, General Counsel Poland, Siemens, Poland
13:15 - 14:15

14:15 - 15:15

  • Writing on the wall for the billable hour - what do clients expect in terms of legal fees? Is predictability of the utmost importance?
  • How do clients establish their budget for legal services? How do you price to win?
  • How to structure and manage the co-operation with a law firm? Best practices and good tips  from the general counsel's point of view.
  • How to negotiate the fees?  Is it possible to successfully negotiate or renegotiate with your long-term client?
  • Pricing strategies for advising startups and market newcomers:  how to make money when the client does not have any or is reluctant to pay?
  • Big law firm or small “bespoke boutique”? How to turn your service into a product and not go bankrupt?
Moderator:
Per-Ola Bergqvist, Partner, Foyen, Sweden
Speakers:
Magdalena Cholewa-Klimek, General Counsel, Mota-Engil Central Europe, Poland
Tomasz Dawidowski, Legal Director Poland, Switzerland and Nordics Cluster, GSK Services, Poland
Aneta Martišková, Head of Legal Compliance & HR, Glencore Agriculture Czech, Czech Republic
Bartosz Powietrzyński, Head of HR / HR Business Partner Sales & Service Europe South-East & MENA, DMG MORI, Germany
15:15 - 16:15

  • From passion to profit: turn your hobby into a business
  • “Do-It-Yourself Marketing” – ideas and strategies how to market yourself and your practice
  • Multidisciplinary practice vs niche specialization – which way to go? Should a good lawyer have an interdisciplinary background or rather a specialist and unique knowledge?  
  • Professional legal assistance? It's not enough! New trends and expectations in the market of legal services that make a difference
  • Make your plan! Strategies to grow your practice and engage clients.
Moderator:
Martin Imhof, Partner, Heuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek, Germany
Speakers:
Chiara Caliandro, Associate, De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani, Italy
Elina Girne, Chief Legal Officer, Squalio Group, Latvia
Mariusz Kowalski, Chief Marketing Officer / Partner, Magnusson, Poland
Karolina Szymczak, Head of Legal Department, FBSerwis (Ferrovial Group), Poland
16:15 - 16:30

16:30 - 17:00

17:00 - 18:30

Moderators:
Gülsüm Aslan, Loyens & Loeff N.V., The Netherlands
Christian Presoly, Attorney at law, Liechtenstein
Speakers:
Przemysław Tacik, Professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków at the Institute for European Studies which is also covering different projects on Human Rights
Mikołaj Pietrzak, Advocate, Dean of the District Bar Council in Warsaw, permanent representative of the Polish Bar at the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) in the Human Rights Commission and Partner at the law firm Pietrzak Sidor & Partners 
19:30 - 22:30

22:30 - 02:00

08:00

09:00 - 11:00

Present your law firm after preparation with Itzik Amiel and win a free ticket to AIJA seminar
On Friday, 5 pairs of international lawyers will present their law firms and their skills to a broad audience.
All pairs will receive personalised advice on the strategy how to present from an inspirational professional speaker and trainer Itzik Amiel.
The pairs will be evaluated by independent experienced jury including in-house lawyers. The best presenters will receive a free tickets to annual SCILL Law Practice Seminar in Sofia (28 - 30 June 2018)
Personal feedback will be given to all presentators.
11:00 - 11:30

11:30 - 13:00

11:45 - 12:45

Jury:
Eoin Cassidy, Mason Hayes & Curran, Ireland
Elina Girne, Chief Legal Officer, Squalio Group, Latvia
Vaclav Filip, Legal Team Supervisor, České Radiokomunikace, Czech Republic
Martin Imhof, Partner, Heuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek, Germany
Štěpán Holub, Holubova advokati s.r.o., Czech Republic
13:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 17:00

17:00 - 18:00

19:30

08:00

09:00 - 10:00

10:00 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:30

11:30 - 13:00

12:45 - 13:00

12:45 - 13:00

15:00 - 18:00

19:30

Fees & General Info

There are currently no registration fees available.

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 note that in-house counsel registrations are subject to review and confirmation by AIJA. AIJA considers in-house counsel professionals who hold a university degree in law allowing access to a bar association and practicing law as an in-house counsel in private, public, or non-profit companies, institutions or organisations. Please note that in-house counsel who are at the same time active as fee-earning lawyers or consultants are not eligible to the discounted in-house counsel fee.

Please read the general terms and conditions applicable for AIJA events.

Scholarships

If you are a lawyer under 35 years old and meet the requirements, apply to our Scholarship Programme for this event. You can check more details here.

Practical Information

 Conference Venue

SOFITEL WARSAW VICTORIA *****
Krolewska 11
00-065 Warsaw

Tel: (+48)22/6578011
Fax: (+48)22/6578057
E-mail: H3378@sofitel.com  / Website

Accessible by public transport:
Bus:  UNIWERSYTET (0.4 KM/ 0.25 MI)  /  ZACHETA (0.3 KM/ 0.19 MI)
Railway Station:  WARSZAWA CENTRALNA (2.0 KM/ 1.24 MI)


Accommodation Booking

SOFITEL WARSAW VICTORIA *****
A block of bedrooms have been pre-booked at the following preferential rates for AIJA Participants: 
Wed 23/05 - Thu 24/05:  650 PLN (+/- 155 EUR) for single occupancy  -  700 PLN (+/- 167 EUR) for double occupancy
Fri 25/05 - Sat 26/05:       620 PLN (+/- 148 EUR) for single occupancy  -  670 PLN (+/- 160 EUR) for double occupancy
Rates are per night, incl. breakfast and wifi, excl. 8% VAT

To make a reservation, contact the Sofitel directly at H3378-RE@sofitel.com or tel: +48 22 657 80 12 or fax: +48 22 657 81 69 mentioning the code 'AIJA' . Please note that rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis. 

Bookings may be modified/cancelled free of charge until 30/04/2018. Any cancellation as of 01/05/2018 will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total cancellation room revenue. 


ALTERNATIVE HOTELS

Raffles Europejski Warsaw ***** 
(5 min walking distance from Sofitel Warsaw Victoria)
Krakowskie Przedmieście 13
00-071 Warszawa
Tel: +48 22 255 95 00
E-mail: bookus.warsaw@raffles.com 

Rate for Deluxe room: 1050 PLN (+/- 250 EUR) for single occupancy - 1150 PLN (+/- 274 EUR) for double occupancy
per night, incl. breakfast and wifi, excl. 8% VAT
To make a reservation, fill in the Raffles reservation form - AIJA and send it to bookus.warsaw@raffles.com  by 23/03/2018 - After this date, booking under the same conditions will be subject to hotel availability.

Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel***** 
(13 min walking distance from Sofitel Warsaw Victoria)
Grzybowska, 24
00-132 Warsaw
Tel: +48 22 321 88 88
E-mail: Info.Warsaw@RadissonBlu.com

Discount of 15% on daily rate with the promocode 'AIJA'.  Check the rate and book your room on the hotel reservation webpage

Free cancellation of the whole reservation 21 days prior to arrival. If reservation is cancelled less than 21 days prior to arrival, cancellation fee of 100% cost of the full stay will apply.

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Organising Committee

Emanuel DETTWILER
Emanuel DETTWILER Kellerhals Carrard (SWITZERLAND)
Stepan HOLUB
Stepan HOLUB Holubová advokáti s.r.o. (CZECH REPUBLIC)
Jan JARMUL
Jan JARMUL MJH Moskwa, Jarmul, Haładyj i Partnerzy – Adwokaci i Radcowie Prawni sp.p. (POLAND)
Agnieszka JUSZKIEWICZ
Agnieszka JUSZKIEWICZ TJC Tymiński Juszkiewicz Cykowska Kancelaria Radców Prawnych s.c. (POLAND)
Katarzyna KUZMA
Katarzyna KUZMA Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka sp.k. (POLAND)
Piotr PRZECHERSKI
Piotr PRZECHERSKI Europ Assistance Polska Sp. z o.o. (POLAND)
Tomasz RYSIAK
Tomasz RYSIAK LegalKaft Swirtun i Wspólnicy spółka jawna (POLAND)
Justyna SZPARA
Justyna SZPARA Laszczuk i Wspolnicy sp.j. (POLAND)
Pieter VAN DEN BROECK
Pieter VAN DEN BROECK Monard Law (BELGIUM)
Anna WYRZYKOWSKA
Anna WYRZYKOWSKA WKB Wierciński Kweiciński Baehr Sp.k. (POLAND)

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