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Wednesday 17 August 2016
Wilberforce Cayman Conference
Tuesday 27 September 2016
The Ritz Carlton, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
Start: 4.15pm
Members of Wilberforce Chambers are delighted to invite you to our afternoon conference on Tuesday 27 September. The conference will include short-talks and workshops which will present opportunities for questions and general discussion.
Timetable
3.45pm Registration (Refreshments will be served)
4.15pm Welcome and introduction from the Chairman Michael Furness QC
4.20pm Submission to the Jurisdiction Clare Stanley QC
— Refresher: Enforcement of foreign judgments at common law.
— Discussion: what conduct does/does not amount to “submission” to the jurisdiction of the foreign court?
— Mistaken submission to the jurisdiction of the court and how to fix it.
— Common law waiver of right to challenge jurisdiction, ability to amend / withdraw an acknowledgement of service.
4.40pm Declarations in offshore courts in parallel to ongoing onshore proceedings Graeme Halkerston
— A technique to allow offshore team to play greater role in disputes.
— A review of recent English developments.
— What can a declaration achieve?
— What sort of issues are suitable for such applications?
5.00pm Workshops
A choice of three workshops will be available for delegates.
Workshop 1
Disputes over trusts that hold corporate structures
— What can go wrong?
— To what extent can you exclude responsibility for intervening in light of Appleby v Citco(2014, BVI)?
— Using trust company employees as directors.
— Getting information- In the matter of R&RA (2014, Guernsey CA)
Workshop 2
Cross border issues in arbitration and insolvency
— Which comes first, the arbitration or the insolvency?
— To stay or not to stay?
— The UNCITRAL model law on insolvency and practical implications.
Workshop 3
Breaking Privilege: The Fraud Exception
— What conduct engages the exception: is fraud required?
— How strong a case is need that the conduct took place?
— What communications are covered?
6.00pm “The 5 minute Pitch” Chaired by Tom Roscoe
Wilberforce Silks will pick a recent case and attempt in turn to persuade you that it is the most important case from a Cayman perspective. They will have 5 minutes each. Who is the most effective? You, the audience, will decide.
6.25pm Closing remarks from Michael Furness QC
6.30pm BBQ and Drinks Reception
RSVP
To book a place on this conference please email your full contact details , including your workshop choice (1, 2, or 3) to:
seminars@wilberforce.co.uk
