Transporting Law(yers) into the future: equality, specialisation and legal tech at the start of the 21st century
Rotterdam, Netherlands
27 June 2024 - 29 June 2024
TRACK 1 : International private clients and family law Commission
Thursday 27 June 2024 | |
| 17:45 | Registration opens at the Fontein rooftop |
| 18:00 | Welcome reception and dinner at the Fontein rooftop Address: Hofplein 19, 3032 AC Rotterdam |
Friday 28 June 2024 | |
| 08:30 | Registration desk opens Address: Weena 10, 3012 CM Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 09:00 » 09:30 | Welcome address by the AIJA Bureau representative and the Organising Committee |
| 09:30 » 10:45 | Session 1 - Dependent right of residence & it’s implications in the daily lives of marriage migrants This session covers an immigration meets family law topic. Keynote speaker is Betty de Hart. She is a professor of transnational families and migration law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She conducts legal, empirical and historical research on the national, European and international rules that transnational families encounter, the views behind these rules as well as the impact on the everyday lives of transnational families. She will discuss her 2022 research “Have patience: The meaning of the dependent right of residence in the daily lives of marriage migrants and their partners”. We will discuss the daily implications of a dependent right of residence and the options in different jurisdictions for marriage migrants to obtain an independent right of residence, whether related to death, break-up or other reasons. Moderator: Nikki Vreede, Everaert advocaten, the Netherlands Keynote speaker: Betty de Hart, Professor for transnational families and migration law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands Speakers:
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| 10:45 » 11:15 | Coffee break |
| 11:15 » 12:30 | Session 2 - The role of article 8 ECHR at the intersection of family law and immigration law proceedings From session 1 we will continue this topic by discussing the role of article 8 ECHR at the intersection of family and immigration law proceedings. What happens if a relationship turns sour and, worst case scenario, leads to domestic violence? Where does that leave the dependent family member in terms of legal residency, child custody and parental authority? Do different jurisdictions consider that the outcome of a family court case impacts the outcome in an immigration court case and vice versa? Is that the case in different jurisdictions? And if so, how does article 8 ECHR, which covers the right to protection of family life and private life, affects these proceedings? Moderator: Sonia Cala-Lesina, Farrer & Co, UK Speakers:
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| 12:30 » 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 » 15:15 | Session 3 - Children’s rights in Court proceedings: Are children equally heard as independent bearers of rights? Children's rights can be very different from one country to another. In order to understand them better, this panel will adopt a comparative approach in analysing inequalities or equalities that exist in treatment of children as independent bearers of legal rights in Court proceedings compared to adults :
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| 15:15 » 15:45 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 » 17:00 | Session 4 - (In)equality amongst children in succession law International families may be confronted, while trying to plan and structure their assets and succession, to the question of equality or inequality among children. In this perspective, the concept of forced heirship, that is present in almost all civil law systems has to be studied and considered, in contrast with the common law systems where the freedom for any individual to dispose of his assets shall prevail. In this session, we will debate the notion of forced heirship, if and how it guarantees equality, what assets can be affected, and how and when it may apply. The question of equal treatment regarding daughters and sons or other discriminatory distinctions in wills or will substitutes will also be considered. Moderator: Bernhard Motal, Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law , Liechtenstein Speakers:
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| 20:00 | Dinner at Jack Address: Raampoorstraat 10, 3023 AH Rotterdam |
Saturday 29 June 2024 | |
| 08:30 | Registration desk opens Address: Weena 10, 3012 CM Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 09:30 » 10:45 | Arbitration for disputes involving private clients. Part 1: The benefits and challenges of arbitration involving private clients compared to commercial arbitration This panel will discuss the potential benefits and challenges of arbitration for disputes with private persons, including family law disputes with high financial stakes, surrounding (international) estates and/or involving trusts or foundations. Moderator: Benjamin Dors, Advant Altana, France Speakers:
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| 10:45 » 11:15 | Coffee break |
| 11:15 » 12:30 | Arbitration for disputes involving private clients. Part 2: Dealing with arbitrations involving private clients in practice: a case study with a focus on the complexities and opportunities of arbitration in family disputes In this second session, a panel will put the insights gained from the previous session into practice, by delving into a case study based on an actual precedent centered around a complex family law dispute with high financial stakes. Moderators:
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| 12:30 » 14:00 | Lunch |
| 16:00 » 18:00 | Optional city tour Departure and arrival at Hilton Rotterdam. |
| 19:00 | Optional dinner at Stadshaven Brouwerij Address: Galileïstraat 24, 3029 AM Rotterdam |
TRACK 2 : Arbitration Commission
Thursday 27 June 2024 | |
| 17:45 | Registration opens at the Fontein rooftop |
| 18:00 | Welcome reception and dinner at the Fontein rooftop Address: Hofplein 19, 3032 AC Rotterdam |
Friday 28 June 2024 | |
| 08:30 | Registration desk opens Address: Weena 10, 3012 CM Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 09:00 » 09:30 | Welcome address by the AIJA Bureau representative and the Organising Committee |
| 09:30 » 10:45 | Session 1 - Legal tech in arbitration proceedings: A variety of potential uses raising multiples questions and challenges Will AI lead us to a new era of digital arbitration transforming the way disputes are resolved? Or will it – and should it – remain nothing more than a useful tool to assist counsels and arbitrators and decrease the costs of the proceedings? The rapid expansion of legal tech and AI technology is affecting the entire legal industry but raises very specific questions and challenges when it comes to litigation and arbitration. This panel will examine the potential uses of legal tech – including AI – in arbitration, assessing possible deployment of such technology in different aspects of the arbitration process such as: (i) document review, (ii) selecting arbitrators, and (iii) decision-making. The session will discuss its potential benefits but also the risks that it may pose, particularly with respect to confidentiality, ethical issues or the integrity of the arbitral process. Moderator: Max Maillet, E2M - Etude Max Mailliet, Luxemburg Speakers:
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| 10:45 » 11:15 | Coffee break |
| 11:15 » 12:30 | Session 2 - Disputes in construction, transport, technology and art…: What makes them so special to explain the trend of specialized arbitral institutions? We have seen in recent years the multiplication of arbitration institutions specializing in disputes related to specific sectors. While sport, construction and maritime disputes have traditionally been referred to specialized arbitral bodies, other institutions are relatively new to the world of arbitration, for example the Court of Arbitration for Art (CAfA). The speakers will have a closer look at several of these industry-specific institutions and give an overview of their particularities and advantages, also vis-à-vis the leading arbitral institutions. The panelists will also discuss the broader implications of specialized arbitration institutes, such as the question whether the growing presence of smaller arbitration institutes elevates the quality of arbitration and speculate on whether a surge in specialized arbitration institutes is imminent due to ongoing developments. Moderator: Brian van Egmond, Conway, the Netherlands Keynote Speaker: Frans de Weger, BMDW Advocaten, the Netherlands Speakers:
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| 12:30 » 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 » 15:15 | Session 3 - Expert Evidence in the Modern Era: Unraveling Complexity in International Arbitration In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving industries, the landscape of international arbitration is witnessing a surge in complex disputes, particularly in sectors like technology, energy, construction and more. This panel delves into the indispensable role of experts in effectively navigating and resolving intricate disputes. The panelists will analyze the hurdles practitioners might face when utilizing experts to their full potential, address ethical considerations tied to expert evidence and explore strategies aimed at optimizing the value derived from experts. Moderator: Diederik Besouw, Van Doorne, the Netherlands Speakers:
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| 15:15 » 15:45 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 » 17:00 | Session 4 - Arbitration in 2030 and beyond: Advancements and Sustainable Paradigms vs Fundamental Rights The current era brings both opportunities and challenges with it for international arbitration. Climate change and the emphasis on reducing carbon footprints pose the question how arbitration can adapt to minimize travel and foster a more sustainable approach. At the same time new technologies can be used to improve arbitration accessibility, for example for lower value disputes. In the midst of these developments, the effectiveness of arbitration and fundamental rights of the parties may become at risk. During this session, the panelists will explore how arbitration can strike a balance between adapting to the digital age and upholding the rights of the parties involved. Moderator: Chloé Terrapon Chassot, Walder Wyss, Switzerland Speakers:
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| 20:00 | Dinner at Jack Address: Raampoorstraat 10, 3023 AH Rotterdam |
Saturday 29 June 2024 | |
| 08:30 | Registration desk opens Address: Weena 10, 3012 CM Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 09:30 » 10:45 | Arbitration for disputes involving private clients. Part 1: The benefits and challenges of arbitration involving private clients compared to commercial arbitration This panel will discuss the potential benefits and challenges of arbitration for disputes with private persons, including family law disputes with high financial stakes, surrounding (international) estates and/or involving trusts or foundations. Moderator: Benjamin Dors, Advant Altana, France Speakers:
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| 10:45 » 11:15 | Coffee break |
| 11:15 » 12:30 | Arbitration for disputes involving private clients. Part 2: Dealing with arbitrations involving private clients in practice: a case study with a focus on the complexities and opportunities of arbitration in family disputes. In this second session, a panel will put the insights gained from the previous session into practice, by delving into a case study based on an actual precedent centered around a complex family law dispute with high financial stakes. Moderator:
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| 12:30 » 14:00 | Lunch |
| 16:00 » 18:00 | Optional city tour Departure and arrival at Hilton Rotterdam. |
| 19:00 | Optional dinner at Stadshaven Brouwerij Address: Galileïstraat 24, 3029 AM Rotterdam |
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