8:00 AM | Welcome coffee

8:30 AM | Welcome address

• Laure Lavorel, International Legal Director, Broadcom Inc.
  Coordinator of the Romandie Chapter of the Association Suisse des Juristes d’Entreprises
• Jean-René Oettli, Partner, Borel & Barbey

8:45 AM | Swiss Banking & Finance: Practical Legal Insights from Industry Experts

This panel will examine the key regulatory developments in Switzerland in the aftermath of the Credit Suisse crisis, focusing on systemic risk management, governance, and financial stability.

The discussions will also address the use of new technologies in the banking sector.

Moderator:

• Maria Oberlin-Chiriaeva, Partner, Borel & Barbey

Speakers:

• Yvonne Lenoir Gehl, Group Corporate Secretary, Head of General Counsel Office, Pictet Group
• Fedor Poskriakov, Partner, Lenz & Staehelin
• Maria-Antonella Bino, General Counsel, Vontobel.

9:30 AM | Litigating Commodities and Shipping Disputes: How to increase Switzerland’s Attractiveness?

This panel will discuss the potential solutions for increasing the attractiveness of Geneva as jurisdiction for various dispute resolution mechanisms and remedies available for addressing the specific areas of international commodities and cargo transportation.

The panel will in particular discuss the issue of the possible required adaptation of the existing local structures and proceedings. 

Moderator:

• Cyrus Siassi, Partner, SIASSI McCUNN BUSSARD

Speakers:

• Jérémie Girod, Managing director, Terraxis SA
• Florence Schurch, Secretary General, SUISSENÉGOCE
• Richard Watts, Director, HR Maritime
• Benoit Chamayou, Global Head of Litigation, Gunvor Group

10:15 AM | Coffee break

10:45 AM | Luxury and Law: Opportunities and Challenges from a Swiss perspective

The Luxury industry is having to contend with a booming but unregulated secondary market which is challenging the boundaries of intellectual property. Pre-owned products are questioning many aspects of the luxury distribution traditional rules and brands are struggling to address the issue of upcycled products they have no control over.

This panel, composed of legal experts in the Swiss luxury industry, will explore what solutions luxury brands are finding (and what the Swiss and European legal environment can offer) to address the core issues raised by the luxury circular market: those of authenticity, brand integrity and protection of consumers.

Moderator:

• Georges Racine, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP

Speakers:

• Géraldine Stalder, Chief Legal Officer, Audemars Piguet
• Olivia Dhordain, Lawyer at the Paris Bar, registered as EU attorney with Geneva Bar, Outboxing IP
• Danika Ahr, General Counsel, Aura Blockchain Consortium

11:30 AM | Navigating global disputes and promoting Swiss law : Insights from Leading General Counsel across the Geneva Industry 

Join us to discuss the intricacies of managing international disputes. Experienced in-house counsel from the Banking, Luxury, and Commodity trading sectors will share their insights and expertise on the complex issues encountered in cross-border proceedings. Explore the appeal and feasibility for these industries of bringing disputes to Geneva, and in particular the benefits of a Commercial Court.

Moderator:

• Frédérique Bensahel, Partner, FBT Avocats SA
• Aurélie Conrad Hari, Partner, Bär & Karrer

Speakers:

• Rachel Mattatia, General Counsel, HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA
• Axel Meyer, Chief Legal Counsel, Richemont International SA
• Jean-Philippe Nerfin, Group General Counsel, Pictet Group
• Jason Otto, Global Head of Litigation & Investigation, EFG Bank SA
• Massimiliano Talli, Global Head of Legal, Louis Dreyfus Company

12:25 PM | Closing remarks

12:30 PM | Networking lunch