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Sanctions, Liability & Damage Compensation, Post War Litigations, Businesses exiting Russia - what are the legal impacts?

Third year of War in Ukraine

19.02.2025
04:00 pm
International Conference Center Geneva
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We are pleased to invite you to this exclusive event organized by De Gaulle Fleurance and by Noerr.

Date: 19th February 2025
Time: 4pm – 6pm (followed by a cocktail)
Location: International Conference Center Geneva, La Pastorale, 17 rue de Varembé, 1202 Geneva

This event will bring together expert insights into the legal implications, constantly evolving geopolitical situation and analyze its implications for businesses and governments.

We are pleased to inform you that a cocktail reception will follow the conference, offering an excellent opportunity to exchange views with experts in the field. This convivial occasion will provide an opportunity for further discussion and exchange on the subject.

 

 

Contact

Björn Paulsen
Björn Paulsen+49 40 300397106
Viktor Gerbutov
Viktor Gerbutov

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Program

16:00
Welcome Note
Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron, Partner, De Gaulle Fleurance
16:05
Introduction to Legal Impacts of the War in Ukraine: An overview of sanctions, war damages, Russian liability, and the Ukraine Damages Register based in The Hague
Charles-Edouard Renault, Partner, De Gaulle Fleurance
16:20
Sanctions in Switzerland and Cross-Border Impact, Liability & War Damage Compensation, what are the legal impacts and best practices?
Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron, Partner, De Gaulle Fleurance
16:35
Sanctions enforcement
16:50
Open Q&A session
17:00
Coffee Break
17:05
Western Companies Exiting Russia: Best Practice and Lessons Learned over the last three years: Exit and Winddown Structures, Approval of the Russian Governmental Commission, Sanction Implications, Purchase Price Payment, Intercompany Relations
Björn Paulsen, Partner, Noerr
17:20
Case Study: Daimler Truck’s Exit from Russia
Oliver Haakshorst, Daimler Truck AG
17:35
Post Invasion related Litigation & Arbitration involving Russia: Best Practise of more than 30 proceedings that were litigated/arbitrated in Russia, the UK, Hong Kong, Germany since February 2022
Viktor Gerbutov, Partner, Noerr
17:50
Open Q&A session
18:00
Cocktails & Networking

How to get there

International Conference Center Geneva
Rue de Varembé 17
La Pastorale
1202  Geneva
Switzerland

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