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International Trade Sanctions Conference (Zurich, 15 October 2024)

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Baker McKenzie will be hosting an upcoming International Trade Sanctions Conference in Zurich on 15 October 2024. During this conference, our international trade team will discuss the latest developments in international trade measures, namely economic sanctions, covering key regions that impact international trade. We will examine the latest developments in US export controls and sanctions, delve into the regulatory landscape in China and the Asia Pacific and provide insights into the latest developments in EU, UK and last but not least Swiss trade sanctions that are relevant for multinationals and companies doing global business.
 
This conference offers a unique opportunity to understand the interconnectedness of these developments in the key jurisdictions, the compliance challenges they present and how we assist our clients in navigating these complex issues effectively.
 
Agenda of the conference is as follows: 

  • 12:30 – 1:30 pm: Registration / Sandwich lunch
  • 1:30 pm: Begin of conference: Introduction
  • 1:40 pm: Session 1: US export controls and sanctions update
  • 2:25 pm: Session 2: China (and APAC) exports controls and counter-measures
  • 3:10 pm: First break
  • 3:25 pm: Session 3: EU (and UK) export controls and sanctions update 
  • 4:00 pm: Session 4: Swiss export controls and sanctions update
  • 4:45 pm: Second break
  • 5:00 pm: Panel discussion: Trade compliance risks and enforcement
  • 5:30 pm: Session 5: Global export controls and sanctions developments and trends
  • 6:00 pm: Apéro riche
  • 7:30pm: End of conference

Please register your interest using the REGISTER button as spaces are limited and mark your calendars.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Baker McKenzie Switzerland Seminars.

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DateTuesday, 15 October 2024
Time12:30 pm to 7:30 pm
LocationBaker McKenzie Switzerland 
Holbeinstrasse 30
8008 Zürich
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CostsThis seminar is free. However, slots are limited, so registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
If you have registered and are unable to attend, please let us know at least a week in advance so we can accommodate those who are on the waiting list. Thanks for understanding.
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Paul Amberg is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Madrid office, where he handles international trade and compliance issues. He advises multinational companies on export controls, trade sanctions, antiboycott rules, customs laws, anticorruption laws, and commercial law matters. Paul helps clients assess and address compliance risks presented by export controls, trade sanctions, antiboycott rules, customs laws, and anticorruption laws. His practice especially focuses on internal reviews, voluntary disclosure filings, and enforcement actions brought by, the US Government in relation to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), trade and economic sanctions programs, and US customs laws.

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Kimberley focuses on international, European and public law governing international trade compliance and sustainability. She advises clients on internal compliance systems, sanctions and embargo regimes, export control law and foreign investment reviews. She accompanies internal and external investigations and self-disclosures of export control and sanctions breaches. In addition, she assists clients in complying with the rapidly evolving EU and German legal landscape on sustainability, in particular the new directives and regulations under the EU Green Deal and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. This includes setting up and improving corporate governance structures and internal compliance programs with regard to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters.

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Kaspar focuses his practice on compliance and investigations. In addition, he is part of the civil and commercial litigation and arbitration team.

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Samantha has broad experience in white collar crime litigation, having represented natural and legal persons before all instances of Spanish courts, assuming the roles of defense counsel and private prosecution. She has also advised on, coordinated or participated in internal investigations, very frequently with cross-border implications and related to judicial proceedings. She also regularly advises corporations with respect to the preparation or updating of their criminal-law related compliance programs (including training to employees and periodical assessments).

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