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In the third podcast from the IBA Insolvency Section, Juana Pulgar, Chaired Professor in Business Law at the University Complutense of Madrid and a member of the International Insolvency Institute, discusses the draft EU Directive 1023/2019, which focuses on harmonising various aspects of insolvency law.
In the second podcast from the IBA Insolvency Section, Carolyn Jones, a full-time mediator at CJ Mediation, speaks to Gordon Hollerin, a partner at Harper Macleod. Carolyn is an experienced mediator, having been a solicitor for over 25 years in a career that includes work on commercial and banking litigation, bank remediation projects and, extensively, corporate and personal insolvency matters. The two discuss mediation in insolvency in this podcast.
In this podcast, Tim Harris, Podcast Officer on the IBA Anti-Corruption Committee and financial crime lawyer at Cohen & Gresser, speaks to Lord Edward Garnier KC, barrister and member of the House of Lords, and Nicola Bonucci, criminal lawyer and former Director of Legal Affairs at the OECD, on the subject of the current approach in the UK and Europe to compensation for overseas victims of economic crime.
This podcast was recorded in January 2024. Some of the information discussed may now be out of date.
In this podcast from IBA Insolvency Section, Alexander Klauser, UNCITRAL Liaison for the IBA Insolvency Section and a professor of insolvency law at the University of Graz, discusses the latest insolvency news from the recent meeting of UNCITRAL Working Group V in Vienna.
In this, the first Business Law International (BLI) podcast, Melissa Stock, Member of the BLI Editorial Board and a barrister at Millenium Chambers in London, invites a panel of experts to analyse the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, which became law in October 2023. The panel discuss the background to the legislation and its implications, including in respect of failure to prevent obligations and corporate liability.
In this podcast, privacy and data protection barrister, Melissa Stock, speaks with Professor Fraser Sampson, Professor of Governance and National Security at Sheffield Hallam University and former Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner for the UK, about the complex legal context surrounding the use of facial recognition technology by British police, the difficulties of legislating for the use of such technology and the future of biometric surveillance in both the public and private sectors.
Episode 4 of Torture A-Z covers the juxtaposition of human rights and humanitarian law (‘H’) and Islamic law (‘I’) in a fascinating discussion with Dr Julie Fraser (Assistant Professor with the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights and the Montaigne Centre for Rule of Law at Utrecht University, the Netherlands) and Dr Ahmed Aldawoody (Legal Adviser for Islamic Law and Jurisprudence at the International Committee of the Red Cross).
Ellisa Habbart, Director of The Delaware Counsel Group in Wilmington, Delaware, asks Vice Chancellor J Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery to share his thoughts about issues he believes should be of concern to practitioners. A conversation ensues that addresses a range of issues from governing law provisions to ‘so-called’ boilerplate in merger and related agreements to legal opinions. The Vice Chancellor’s remarks should be of interest to all practitioners.
In this Committee podcast, Paul White, a corporate partner at A&L Goodbody in Dublin, interviews Dwayne Lysaght, co-head of M&A EMEA at JP Morgan. The interview focuses on the role of the board of directors of a target company and its advisers. The podcast also assesses what corporate lawyers should consider when advising boards of directors. The discussion explores the period before any takeover approach is received, and then discusses considerations for the board of directors and advisers during a takeover bid.
From being global in a true sense, to witnessing the emergence of protectionist regimes around the world, organisations today are more focused on exploring domestic consolidation, the diversification of supply chains and acquiring/ramping up their digital capabilities, all while responding to macro-economic challenges. This represents a paradigm shift for the global M&A landscape.
This episode – ‘G’ for Guantanamo voices –is dedicated to two powerful people: Mohamedou Ould Slahi and Nancy Hollander, who have both helped to shine a light on the humanitarian and human rights catastrophe that is Guantanamo Bay.
Europe faces a critical energy security situation in the northern hemisphere’s 2022-2023 winter in the months ahead. How will the continent deal with the cut-off of energy, especially gas, from Russia? Will the continent be able to ‘keep the lights on’ in a manner of speaking? In this episode, German attorney Dr Matthias Lang, a European energy law expert, explores the challenges that lie ahead with Don C Smith, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law.
Regulatory requirements have become increasingly important in the European deal environment over the last few years. Whilst the M&A community is used to the relevance of antitrust filings, foreign investment control (FIC) is today equally important for deals, especially those involving non-EU investors.
In this podcast, Petra Linsmeier, Head of Antitrust at Gleiss Lutz in Munich, and Jacob von Andreae, FIC partner at Gleiss Lutz's Dusseldorf office, discuss recent trends and issues relating to antitrust and FIC clearance proceedings and how the players involved deal with the requirements, both from a buyer and from a seller perspective.
The discussion is moderated by Ralf Morshäuser, Education Officer of the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee and a corporate partner at Gleiss Lutz's Munich office.
In this episode, Don C Smith, Editor of the Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law (JERL) and Director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Program at the University of Denver (US) Sturm College of Law interviews Alain De Serres, Deputy Director in the Policy Studies Branch of the OECD Economics Department.
Resilience can be seen and learnt from recent legal responses to crisis, such as pandemics and climate breakdown. This podcast discusses how resilience can be understood as a feature of the legal system to sustain in times of disruption. In a wider sense, it is the ability of our social-ecological ecosystems to resist and adapt to disruptions, and to pursue sustainable development and equity in an inclusive and nature-based manner. Resilience is playing an ever-increasing role in managing disruptions in energy, infrastructure and natural resources law, for more sustainable outcomes. The podcast summarises a panel discussion held at the IBA SEERIL Biennial in Milan 2022.
Speakers:
- Catherine Banet, Associate Professor, Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, Oslo
- Íñigo del Guayo, Professor in Administrative Law, Universidad de Almeria, Almeria; Chair, Academic Advisory Group, IBA SEERIL
- Matthias Lang, Bird & Bird, Düsseldorf; Secretary-Treasurer, IBA SEERIL
The trend against funding oil and gas projects has grown, causing uncertainties to investment, commodity price volatility and heightened concerns regarding energy supply and security. The volatility and rapidly rising commodity prices have been exacerbated recently by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While there is widely-accepted recognition that energy transition must happen, global unrest and market realities are demonstrating that it also needs to occur in an orderly and properly-paced fashion that is economically and politically sustainable in order to mitigate adverse outcomes.
Speakers:
- Maria Cristina Breida, Environment, Climate Change & Sustainability Leader, EY SLT, Milan; Programme Officer IBA Environment, Health and Safety Law Committee
- Claudia Santos Cruz, Morais Leitão, Lisbon; Diversity & Inclusion Officer IBA Oil and Gas Committee
- Emanuela Gallo, Legal Affairs, Head of HSE, Sustainability and Climate Change legal assistance, Eni, Milan
- Jaine Miller, General Counsel, Cheiron Petroleum Corporation, Cairo
To launch this podcast series, JERL’s Editor Don C Smith interviews Iñigo del Guayo, professor of administrative law at the University of Almeria Spain. For nearly 30 years, Professor del Guayo has been a member of JERL's editorial advisory board, thus putting him in a unique position to explain the history of the journal. In addition, his long history of writing about energy law, particularly as it involves European and international law, makes him especially well-suited to comment on what lies ahead for energy and environmental law, a topic that is explored in this interview.
In this podcast, Harpreet K Sidhu, the IBA Counsel Forum’s Publications Officer and the General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Privacy Officer at Pethealth – A Fairfax Company, interviews Shawn Neylan, a partner at Stikeman Elliot. They discuss the issue of sanctions screening and particularly what in-house counsel need to know about this important topic, with a focus on the Canadian perspective. The podcast was recorded on 29 August 2022.
In this, the second in a series of podcasts produced by the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee, Rodrigo Ferreira Figueiredo, the Committee’s Website Officer and a partner at Mattos Filho, interviews Lucas Braun, M&A Counsel at Prosus Group, a global technology investor. Braun shares his thoughts on the attractions and challenges of investing in the Latin America region, and comments on key trends we’re seeing there – such as China’s influence and the pandemic’s impact – and on some of the cultural and regulatory considerations for investors.
The IBA Human Rights Law Committee is currently working on a podcast series looking at both obvious and overlooked aspects of litigating and documenting torture, in an ‘A-Z’ format.
The second episode, now available, covers D-F: deprivation; the exclusionary rule; and forensics.
During this second episode, the hosts interview the distinguished Argentinian jurist and activist, Professor Juan Méndez. Professor Méndez, a torture survivor and prisoner of conscience, set up the Americas Program for Human Rights Watch, was the Commissioner for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, was appointed as the first UN Special Advisor on the prevention of genocide and served as the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture from 2010 until 2016.
This episode will focus on his ground-breaking work in this field, including the recent promulgation of the ‘Mendez principles on effective interviewing for investigations and evidence gathering’. These principles, based on extensive consultations with legal, medical and security experts, seek to eliminate the use of torture, coercion and duress during law enforcement interviews, by setting out clear guidelines for obtaining accurate and reliable information, in a manner that is fully consistent with internationally recognised human rights standards.
An interview with IBA Executive Director Mark Ellis as part of the 'Who am I?' series. Mark Ellis shares the experiences that have shaped him as a legal professional and as a person.
Geospatial data are becoming increasingly relevant in our technology-driven world. In this podcast, privacy and data barrister, Melissa Stock, speaks with Kevin Pomfret, an attorney and Executive Director of the Centre for Spatial Law and Policy. They discuss the growing legal complexity surrounding the use of geospatial data and the challenges that it presents for lawyers and policy makers.
This is the first episode of a new IBA Human Rights Law Committee podcast series looking at both obvious and overlooked aspects of litigating and documenting torture, in an ‘A-Z’ format.
This episode covers arbitrary detention, as both a form of torture and environment which renders individuals susceptible to torture; beatings – physical torture; and ‘ confessions and clean teams’.
The case emphasises that a focus before the courts on the technical capabilities of sophisticated electronic devices like high-speed cameras can be successful, despite several attempts of the European Commission to block the correct classification by introducing new arguments. For the Court of Justice of the EU, the demonstrated technical characteristics were strong enough to declare a contrary classification regulation of the Commission invalid. Tariff classification is about goods. It is therefore of vital importance that in a dispute the court fully understands what the product is. Pictures may not be enough; a demonstration in court may sway the opinion.
Welcome to the first in a series of podcasts by the IBA International Trade and Customs Law Committee: Customs law conversations - practitioners talk to practitioners.
In this podcast, Yves Melin, Publications Officer for the Committee and a partner at Reed Smith, discusses the landmark Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System v Commission case with Nico Ooyevaar, Vice-Chair of the Committee and a partner at McMan & Co.
The IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) has created a series of podcasts on business and human rights, to look at the rapidly increasing need for companies to act responsibly and sustainably.
In this episode, Professor John Ruggie, the author of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) speaks to Sara Carnegie, Director of the LPRU and Maria Pia Sacco, LPRU Senior Project Lawyer, to discuss the impact of the UNGPs and future developments in the area of business and sustainability.
Image: "John Ruggie, Chairperson of the Forum during the United Nations Forum Business and Human Rights. 4 December 2012." by UN Geneva is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Cropped from original
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented changes in the way we live and work, and, as a consequence, has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies. However, this transformation has not been without its issues. In this podcast, privacy and data barrister, Melissa Stock, speaks with Vijay Rathour, Head of the Digital Forensics Group at Grant Thornton, about the problems faced during the pandemic, the commercialisation of hacking, and future trends in cybersecurity.
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Director of the IBA's Human Rights Institute, speaks to former legislator Ted Hui, who fled Hong Kong for the United Kingdom at the end of 2020. Their discussion focuses on Hui’s involvement in the Hong Kong umbrella movement, the introduction of the national security law and the presence of UK judges in Hong Kong.
Image: Shutterstock.com / Hsiuwen Liu
Hugo Beteta, Director of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Latin American and Caribbean countries, the difference between poverty and inequality, and the recommendations made by ECLAC on the eradication of poverty, with Alvaro Castellanos Howell, Co-Chair of the IBA Poverty and Social Development Committee.
Covid-19 may put 265 million more people in acute hunger in 2020 alone.
In this podcast, Brian Tomson, Senior Communications and Advocacy Specialist at United Nations agency International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); Katherine Meighan, IFAD General Counsel; Cynthia Colaiacovo, IFAD Deputy General Counsel; and Joan Grogan, IFAD Head of the Finance and Impact Unit, give their views on the impact of the pandemic on agricultural development, food security and the recent State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report.
Mila Versteeg, Director, Human Rights Program, University of Virginia School of Law, on the role the Brazilian judiciary has played during the pandemic. Interview by Polly Botsford
As the world of work changed in response to Covid-19, law firms have adapted to the situation. Highly experienced law firm leaders from around the globe discuss the challenges and steps taken – from the technological to the logistical, from managing staff wellbeing and communications to responding to client demands.
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC talks about the need to monitor the Covid-19 situation in the United Kingdom to ensure there aren't abuses of special powers. Full podcast available: https://www.ibanet.org/Podcasts/7549027.aspx
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC discusses the situation for asylum seekers at the United States border during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Full podcast available: https://www.ibanet.org/Podcasts/7549027.aspx
Baroness Helena Kennedy discusses the situation in India during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to the full podcast from April 2020 here: https://www.ibanet.org/Podcasts/7549027.aspx
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC discusses the emergency legislation pushed through in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to the full podcast here: https://www.ibanet.org/Podcasts/7549027.aspx
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC talks about the need for access to good information during the Covid-19 pandemic and the lack of freedom of expression in some states. Full podcast: https://www.ibanet.org/Podcasts/7549027.aspx
Due process paranoia is a concern that arbitrators’ robust procedural decisions will result in unenforceable awards. It can lead to inactivity and increased costs, but is it justified?
Committee Co-Chair Philippe Pinsolle discusses the IBA report The Annulment of Arbitral Awards by State Court and Emmanuel Jacomy dispels misconceptions about setting aside awards in China.
Carmen Pombo, IBA Poverty & Social Development Committee Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair of the Rule of Law Forum, talks to Ian McDougall, Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the LexisNexis, Legal & Professional division of RELX Group, about the relationship between poverty and the rule of law.
Kate Jenkins, Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, has been leading the national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Despite the momentum of the #MeToo movement, she says people are still reluctant to call out sexual harassment
Kaweh Beheshtizadeh, an immigration solicitor at Fadiga & Co in London, believes the absence of a time limit on immigration detention of has caused irrevocable harm.
Deltan Dallagnol, Car Wash task force, on need for electoral campaign finance reform in Brazil
Olivier Niggli, Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on the consequences of non-compliance and the case of Russia.
Chelsea Parsons discusses how the advocacy of the Parkland students has kept gun control issues on the agenda.
Mark Zaid, a specialist in national security law and government speaking on the Foreign Agents Registration Act
Richard Painter, White House ethics counsel under George W Bush, discusses the cascade of Russiagate developments with IBA US correspondent Michael Goldhaber
Stanley Brand, former Counsel to Congress, says the Russiagate investigation is honouring the post-Watergate ethos of independence
Jay Seaton, publisher of the Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction; former media lawyer discusses fake news
David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, on fake news
Stanley Brand, counsel to Congress during Carter and Reagan administrations, discusses Russiagate
Richard Painter, former ethics adviser to George W Bush, discusses alleged ties between the Trump campaign and the Russians and the ethics issues involved
On 8 June 2016 the IBA Hague Office organized a Roundtable Discussion on Trials in absentia in International Criminal Justice, in the presence of more than 130 delegates.
On 8 June 2016 the IBA Hague Office organized a Roundtable Discussion on Trials in absentia in International Criminal Justice, in the presence of more than 130 delegates.
On 8 June 2016 the IBA Hague Office organized a Roundtable Discussion on Trials in absentia in International Criminal Justice, in the presence of more than 130 delegates.
On 8 June 2016 the IBA Hague Office organized a Roundtable Discussion on Trials in absentia in International Criminal Justice, in the presence of more than 130 delegates.