Avoiding and managing commercial disputes

Friday session

Developing an effective strategy for choosing jurisdiction and applicable law in international distribution.

Identifying the appropriate solutions for avoiding or minimizing risks of litigation in agency, franchising and distributorship agreements.

Workshops

1.  IDArb. An efficient tool for facilitating the recourse to arbitration in distribution disputes: selecting qualified arbitrators; tailoring an expedited and cost-effective procedure.

2. Recent trends regarding the protection granted by national courts to franchisees, even beyond the terms of the contract.

3. Protecting trademarks and other IP rights in distribution: a critical issue to be considered when negotiating contracts.

The program and more detailed information will be available soon.