Litigation involving investment funds has developed exponentially across the globe since 2008. Whether as a result of the fraud perpetrated by Madoff, the failings of fund directors (such as Weavering) or the overall economic meltdown, investors have found themselves holding shares that may variously be gated, suspended or sometimes worthless. Whilst much of this litigation has taken place onshore (primarily in the United States), the offshore world has been at the forefront. The Funds Litigation Forum will examine the issues presently being thrashed out by the Courts, how regulators have responded to the crisis and what the industry thinks lies ahead. Event enquiries: legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com
Private equity backed companies have done much to justify the industry’s approach to continuing market turbulence. By demonstrating a level of flexibility and responsiveness not shown by listed corporates these companies are their private equity sponsors should feel cautiously confident when looking to their futures. Deal flow seems to be increasing with many transactions deploying novel structuring and increased levels of equity. Raising debt for new deals, however, remains stubbornly difficult.
With both the European AIFMD and the US Dodd-Frank Act expected to impact significantly on business costs at both a holding and portfolio company level, private equity houses will be expected to become ever more flexible and forward thinking in their approach to investment and management. Outside of investment specific regulatory developments, ongoing shifts in corporate criminalisation, legal services provision and transparency requirements will all obviously impact upon legal advisers working within private equity.
So how should such lawyers best operate to complement the responsiveness and ingenuity currently being demonstrated by the industry as a whole? What legal and ‘soft’ skill development will allow you to position yourself at the heart of your organisation as an indispensable adviser? Join us at Legal Week’s Private Equity Forum 2012 to collectively seek answers to such poignant questions alongside your industry peers.
Conference bookings: Jasmin Sangha +44
(0)20 7004 7560 or email
legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com
The fifth annual Corporate Counsel Forum Middle East brings together high profile general counsel, senior in-house lawyers and
business leaders from the Gulf jurisdictions to debate and discuss the
challenges they are facing in a one-day conference. The programme provides a
balance of legal and management topics.
Conference bookings: Email legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com
Hosted by Legal Week and the Corporate Counsel Group Middle East, the Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards 2012 celebrate legal excellence in the region.
The Legal Week Corporate Counsel Forum is an elite gathering of Europe’s
leading in-house lawyers. The event is a mixture of panel debates, practical
workshops and group discussions to share experiences and knowledge with senior
corporate counsel from across the United Kingdom and Europe. Conference bookings: Steve Hands +44
(0)20 7004 7460 or
legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com
Legal Week’s Corporate Counsel Forum series are the premier events for in-house legal department leaders in Europe and the Middle East. In 2012 Legal Week is delighted to announce the extension of this leading series into Hong Kong. This fascinating new event will focus on uniting the most senior gathering of general counsel and chief legal officers in the region, all with a combined goal of understanding the changing nature of the legal function in the light of a new business environment.
Corporate Counsel Forum Hong Kong will focus on thought leadership and legal department strategy that draws on the experiences of a global panel of speakers. Hong Kong is at the centre of the global economic shift towards Asia and such rapid change brings with it some critical challenges to overcome and opportunities to seize. The event will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to hear exclusive keynote presentations, be a part of the debate through various interactive sessions and network with senior level peers all in a luxurious setting. Event enquiries: legalweekasia@incisivemedia.com
Legal Week's second annual Corporate Governance and Risk Forum will bring corporate counsel, compliance officers and 'C-Level' officers together to raise awareness of the changing face of corporate governance and risk from a legal perspective. The core aim of the forum will be to instil an understanding of how a holistic approach to corporate governance is now required and how key departments must now appreciate the necessity for greater cooperation and communication with legal departments in their approach to implementation of corporate governance mechanisms. Bookings and information: Steve Hands, tel. +44 (0)20 7004 7460, email legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com
The British Legal Awards celebrate achievement, excellence and innovation in the legal industry. The Awards are hosted by Legal Week, the weekly magazine dedicated exclusively
to business lawyers in the UK and major international jurisdictions. As UK law firms gear up for the full implementation of the Legal Services Act against the background of ever fiercer competition, the need to stand out from the pack could not be more pressing. The British Legal Awards will set out to recognise the achievements of those law firms, teams and individuals who have responded most successfully to the demands being placed on them in the new post-recession business environment. The awards are divided into individual, team and firm categories and have been carefully chosen to reflect the range of practice areas and skills that lie at the heart of the successful law firm or legal department. The shortlist and winners will be chosen by an independent panel of judges made up of senior in-house lawyers, former managing and senior partners and other senior business figures. The judges meet in person to deliberate and the decisions of the panel are final. Event enquiries and table bookings: Call Steve Hands on +44 (0)20
7004 7460 or email
britishlegalawards@legalweek.com
