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2014
GLOBAL INVESTOR PROTECTION
Developments and Trends for Institutional Investors
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014
(1:30PM TO 6:00PM)
JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014
(8:00AM TO 2:00PM)
TOPICS
Developments in U.S. Securities Litigation
Non-U.S. Jurisdictions and Cases (Canada, Australia, Europe, Asia)
Financing Litigation in the Non-U.S. Environment
Fiduciary Duties
Issues concerning the involvement of U.S. Public Pension Funds in foreign litigation
And More .....
COMMENTS ABOUT DRRT CONFERENCES
Join us for a conference with presentations, panel discussions
and lively debates about one of the most current aspects of
global investor protection: how changes in the U.S. jurisdiction
have modified the map of and approach to investor protection
and fiduciary duties.
“I believe this conference really stands apart in terms of focus on
shareholder litigation only, superb organization and very knowledgeable
speakers.”
Anatoli van der Krans
Mn Services N.V.
“This is an excellent, informative, and well-organized event with relevant
topics and speakers.”
Stephanie Gleeson
Minnesota State Board of Investment
CLE Credits available
For more information and to register, please contact Silja Krause at [email protected].
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7th
DRRT Europe Conference, January 25-27, 2015, Frankfurt, Germany
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TOPIC
Are “securities class actions” emerging outside the United States?
The restrictive treatment of foreign investors and of foreign securities in U.S. class actions has led to a host of loss recovery actions outside the United
States in a new era of global investor protection. These new “class actions” bring with them new financial and procedural concepts, which seldom fit
into established systems and policies of North American institutional investors. As a result, institutional investors, or the asset managers advising them,
are often faced with decisions about loss recovery while lacking proper information about foreign laws, profedures and the general non-existence of
actual “opt-out” class actions. In a world of growing fiduciary duties and dire consequences of inaction in these new cases, public pension funds and
other fiduciaries are uncertain of the scope of their duties and their potential liability.
PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Explain differences between the U.S. opt-out class action system and
Legal, Corporate Action and Compliance specialists in Investment
relevant non-U.S. investor loss recovery jurisdictions around the world.
Companies, Asset Managers, Mutual Fund Companies, Trustee Banks,
Provide a platform for discussions and networking among peers and
Sovereign Wealth Funds, Public Pension Funds, ERISA Plans, Corporate
with international experts.
Pension Funds, and Custodian Banks.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT
Presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions complemented by
Obtain an in-depth insight into the topic and acquire first-hand
extensive documentation and informative conference materials.
information from international experts as well as exchange ideas with
peers from leading institutions.
SPEAKERS
Andy Cottrell, ISS (no picture)
Nicole Hamann, Epic Systems
Michael O’Connor, Epiq Systems
Roger Cruz, Assistant U.S. Attorney (no picture)
Michael D. Herrera, LACERA
Frank Peters, bureau Brandeis B. V.
Jonas Cullemark, DRRT
Martin Hyde, Maurice Blackburn Pty Ltd
Alexander Reus, DRRT
Francesco Di Carlo, Craca, Di Carlo, Guffanti, Pisapia, Tatozzi
Geoffrey Jarvis, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
Christian Wefers, DRRT
Dr. Anand Goel, Navigant Consulting
Anthony Maton, Hausfeld & Co LLP
Charles Wright, Siskinds LLP
Joseph Gulino, DRRT
CONTINUED LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)
CONFERENCE VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION
7.5 General; 5.5 Civil Trial; 7.5 International Law; 1.0 Ethics
The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami is located near downtown Miami and is part
Florida Bar Reference Number: 1305662N
of the new Metropolitan Miami development in the Central Business District (255
New York Bar Pending
Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, Florida 33131).
A discounted rate of $169 is available for conference guests. Rooms can be booked
through DRRT.
For more information about the conference and to register please contact Silja Krause at [email protected]
WWW.DRRT.COM
JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI (PLAZA 4 + 5)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014
13:30 – 14:00 REGISTRATION (PLAZA 4 + 5 FOYER)
08:00 – 08:30 BREAKFAST & NETWORKING (PLAZA 4 + 5 FOYER)
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome Address
14:10 – 14:25 Securities Litigation Worldwide - Quo Vadis?
Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT
14:25 – 15:00 Statistical Developments in U.S. and Non-U.S. Securities
08:30 – 08:45 Welcome & Recap Day 1
Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT
08:45 – 09:20 Panel: The Purpose and Economics of Class Actions
Litigation and Claims Administration
Dr. Anand Goel, Director, Navigant Consulting
Andy Cottrell, Vice President, Securities Class Action Services, LLC, ISS
Geoffrey Jarvis, Director, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
Nicole Hamann, Senior Vice President, Michael O’Connor, Director,
Moderator: Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT
Client Services, Epiq Systems, Inc.
15:00 – 15:45 Panel: Investor Protection in Common-Law Systems
US: Joseph Gulino, Director, DRRT
CAN: Charles Wright, Partner, Siskinds LLP
AU: Martin Hyde, Principal, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Pty Ltd
UK: Anthony Maton, Managing Partner, Hausfeld & Co LLP
Moderator: Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT
15:45 – 16:00 BREAK (PLAZA 4 + 5 FOYER)
16:00 – 16:45 Panel: Investor Protection in Europe
DE: Christian Wefers, Director, DRRT
IT: Francesco Di Carlo, Partner, Alfredo Craca, Partner,
09:20 – 10:00 Appraisal Rights – The Old versus the New World
U.S. Appraisal Rights: Geoffrey Jarvis , Director, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
German Appraisal Rights: Christian Wefers, Director, DRRT
10:00 – 10:15 BREAK (PLAZA 4 + 5 FOYER)
10:15 – 10:45 Ponzi Schemes - Recognition and Avoidance
Roger Cruz, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern
District of Florida
Moderator: Karolina Pechanova, Foreign Associate, DRRT
10:45 – 11:30 Panel: Financial Market Manipulations - Libor/Euribor, CDS, Forex
Craca Di Carlo Guffanti Pisapia Tatozzi
Anthony Maton, Managing Partner, Hausfeld & Co LLP
NL: Frank Peters, Partner, bureau Brandeis B. V.
Frank Peters, Partner, bureau Brandeis B. V.
Moderator: Joseph Gulino, Director, DRRT
Moderator: Chrisitan Wefers, Director, DRRT
16:45 – 17:20 Panel: Standards in International Loss Recovery New Challenges for Institutional Investors
Geoffrey Jarvis, Director, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
Michael D. Herrera, Senior Staff Counsel, LACERA
Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT
Moderator: Joseph Gulino, Director, DRRT
17:20 – 17:30 Q&A
18:30 – 20:30 NETWORKING DINNER (PLAZA 1)
11:30 – 12:15 Panel: LitigationFunding intheNon-Class ActionEnvironment
MartinHyde,Principal,ClaimsFundingEuropeLtd/MauriceBlackburn LawyersPty
AlexanderReus,ManagingPartner,DRRT
Moderator: ChristianWefers,Director,DRRT
12:15 – 12:30 Summary, Outlook and Q&A
Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT
12:30 – 14:00 LUNCH (PLAZA 1)
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