2nd Australian – European Lawyers’ Conference

2 & 3 October 2009Berlin, Humboldt University

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Hosted by the European Focus Group of the Law Council of Australia, the Law School of the Humboldt University and the German – Australian Pacific Lawyers’ Association

Program

1. Federalism• A review of the federal structure of European countries and the latest

reforms• The future of Australian federalism – outcomes from the 20/20 Summit and

the Future of Federalism Conference2. Investment

• Investing in Germany: surprises and difficulties for Australian companies and their legal advisors

• Investing in Australia: surprises and difficulties for European companies and their legal advisors

3. Carbon Trading• Carbon Trading in Germany: Lessons to be learnt for Australia?• On the brink of trading in Australia: Risks and chances for investors.

4. Alternative Dispute Resolution • Judges from Australia will present an Australian Court scenario via

videoconference. • Mediation and the Art of Regulation

5. Panel Discussions

Speakers

1. Confirmed Speakers: • Mr John Corcoran, President, Law Council of Australia• Professor Dr Bernd Reinmueller, President, UIA• Dr Michael Rosenthal, President, German – Australian – Pacific Lawyers’

Association• Professor Nadja Alexander, Bond University• Dr Wolfgang Babeck, Special Counsel, DibbsBarker• Professor Alexander Blankenagel, Humboldt University • Mr Thomas John, Convenor, European Focus Group, Law Council of Australia• Ms Mary Walker, Barrister, Sydney

2. Invited Speakers:• Ms Brigitte Zypries, Minister for Justice, Germany• Mr Matthias Machning, Secretary, Department of Environment, Germany• Mr Robert Heslett, Vice President, Law Society of England & Wales• Mr Andrew Hudson, Partner, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, Melbourne• Mr Peter Rasmussen, Austrade

Mr Hendryk FlaegelInternational Law SectionLaw Council of Australia

GPO Box 1989Canberra ACT 2601

Australia

Phone: +61 2 6246 3726Email: hendryk.flaegel@lawcouncil.asn.au

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Contact

Berlin