IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference Opportunities and Challenges in the current European Entrepreneurial Environment

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1 INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION CONFERENCES UP TO 9.5 CPD/CLE HOURS AVAILABLE* IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference Opportunities and Challenges in the current European Entrepreneurial Environment May 2015 Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan, Italy On the occasion of the 2015 World Exposition Milano Expo 2015, a conference presented by the IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee, supported by the IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee, the IBA Young Lawyers Committee and the IBA European Regional Forum Topics will include: Debate on current efforts within the EU to promote entrepreneurship Ideas and innovation The importance of finding, retaining and motivating people and how to do this Corporate structure, governance and tax Raising growth capital for the private company This can t be right Why didn t somebody tell me that? Key dos and don ts in being or advising an entrepreneur Who should attend? Featuring entrepreneurs and expert international speakers from private-practice and in-house, interactive and informative sessions and an exclusive social programme, this event is a must attend for all involved in entrepreneurship and advising private and family-owned businesses, whether nationally or internationally. *The number of CPD/CLE hours available may vary depending on the rules applied by the members bar association/ law society on time recording criteria. The IBA will provide a Certificate of Attendance on request.

2 Conference topic The Conference will analyse how the legal and regulatory environment impacts on entrepreneurship and the creation/growth of successful businesses. We will examine key legal and other factors that affect new and growing business enterprises and analyse how these factors hinder or stimulate entrepreneurship. The conference will also address what lawyers should consider when advising entrepreneurs who want to set up a business with a global reach. Background The promotion of entrepreneurship, which is a driver for economic growth, is a key issue in many jurisdictions. In Europe it is seen as the push to drive Member States out of the economic crisis. The EU has established the Horizon 2020 programme and several Member States (including Spain, Italy and others) have been introducing new legislation. Other jurisdictions are doing the same (for example the Jobs Act in the US). This conference s theme is cutting edge, as is its inter-disciplinary approach. Location and venue Milan is the perfect location for the conference. It is the centre of Italian entrepreneurship and can be easily reached, being in a central position in Europe. Italy is a country with a historically strong tissue of globally-known entrepreneurs/closely held and family-owned businesses, who have to cope with the economic crisis and the disadvantages of a rather inflexible and burdensome legal/regulatory environment. Milan also will be hosting the 2015 World Exposition, Expo which will start in May. Attending the conference will allow participants to visit Expo 2015, as well as paying a visit to a great tourist location. Conference format The format will consist of highly interactive expert panel discussions conducted in a talk show format and with lively audience debates. We will start with a global key note introduction on the topic by a leading entrepreneur. Thereafter, a panel of entrepreneurs will lead a debate over strength and weakness of regulations for entrepreneurs. Other panels will address specific topics as detailed in the Conference programme. A final panel will discuss how lawyers can best advise entrepreneurs of closely held and growing business enterprises/smes. Programme Conference Co-Chairs Thomas Kaiser-Stockmann Magnusson, Berlin; Chair, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee Carlo Pavesio Pavesio e Associati, Turin; Conference Coordinator, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee Programme Co-ordinators Andrés Cerisola Ferrere, Montevideo; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee Harvey Jay Cohen Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati; Vice-Chair, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee Marco A Rizzi Froriep, Zurich/Madrid; Conference Coordinator, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee Wednesday 13 May Welcome reception hosted by the Local Host Committee Hotel Principe di Savoia, Veranda room Start the conference in style. Join IBA Committee Officers, the local Host Committee, colleagues and conference speakers to network over drinks and antipasti. The reception is open to all delegates and registered guests. Please indicate if you wish to attend on the registration form. Conference luncheon sponsor Conference refreshment break sponsor FRORIEP

3 Thursday 14 May Registration Opening remarks by Conference Co-Chairs Keynote introduction to Global Entrepreneurship Our leading entrepreneur from the Italian fashion industry will provide an expert s view on the current opportunities and challenges for Italian and European entrepreneurship. Moderator GianBattista Origoni Gianni Origoni Grippo Cappelli & Partners, Milan Keynote speaker Francesco Trapani Senior Partner, Clessidra Fund; former CEO, Bulgari, Milan Keynote debate on current efforts to promote entrepreneurship within the EU This panel will discuss current policies and other public efforts to promote entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on projects by the European Union. These will be assessed and evaluated from an entrepreneur s perspective. The aim is to not only give an overview of current EU policies on entrepreneurship, but also to their practical strengths and weaknesses. Moderator Thomas Kaiser-Stockmann Speakers Peter Blackshaw Global Head of Digital & Social Media, Nestlé, Vevey Carlo Corazza European Commission, Head of Unit, DG GROW Internal Market, Brussels Dr Carmine Di Noia Deputy Director General, Assonime (Association of the Italian Corporations Limited by shares), Milan Luca Garavoglia Chairman, Campari SpA, Milan Ambassador Vincenzo Petrone Chairman Fincantieri SpA and former Italian Ambassador in Japan and Brazil, Rome Professor Domenico Siniscalco Senior Vice President Morgan Stanley, former Italian Minister for Economy, Rome Ideas and innovation This panel will provide practical guidance on the protection of ideas, inventions, technologies and brands in closely held and fast growing companies. Much can be done but how will it be done in a cost and time efficient manner? This session will cover perspectives from industries whose products are based on copyright, patents, trademarks or image and personality rights. These industries will be IT, life sciences, consumer goods (e-commerce) as well as computer games. The panel will focus on: How to protect IPR at the initial stages of a product/company life cycle How to correct mistakes made at earlier stages of the product/ company history What strategy to choose with regard to the enforcement of IPR How can IPR be commercialised in the right way (through licensing etc)? Moderators Stig Bigaard Bech-Bruun, Copenhagen; Treasurer, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee Matthias Nordmann SKW Schwarz Rechtsanwälte, Munich Speakers Domenico Colella Orsingher Ortu, Milan/Rome Daniela De Pasquale D&P, Milan Johan Kahn Delphi, Stockholm; Vice-Chair, Licensing Intellectual Property and International Treaties Subcommittee, IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee Giorgio Riva Director of Print and Digital Media Business Development, RCS MediaGroup SpA, Milan Giuseppe Spanto CEO, Is Tech, Rome Filippo Surace CEO, Cube Labs, Milan Lunch Coffee/tea break Local Host Committee Allen & Overy - Studio Legale Associato Bonelli Erede Pappalardo Studio Legale CBA Studio Legale e Tributario Cocuzza & Associati Studio Legale CTM Avvocati D&P Studio Legale De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani Studio Legale Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners HJM Asia & Cajola Macchi di Cellere Gangemi Studio Legale Maisto e Associati Nunziante Magrone Studio Legale Associato Pavesio e Associati Studio Legale Pavia e Ansaldo Studio Legale Pedersoli e Associati Studio Legale Studio Legale Bana Studio Legale Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher Ughi e Nunziante Studio Legale

4 Thursday continued The importance of finding, retaining and motivating people and how to do this A panel of entrepreneurs, HR managers and legal experts from Europe and the US will analyse different employee participation and incentive models, ranging from variable compensation schemes to a wide array of stocks/shares-based award models. At the intersection of economic and legal factors, the pros and cons of existing models and the current trends will be discussed. Moderators Rainer Kaspar PHH, Vienna; Secretary, IBA Young Lawyers Committee Marco A Rizzi Speakers Paolo Barbieri CEO Pacific Capital, Luxembourg Edoardo F Caltagirone Board Member, Gruppo Leonardo Caltagirone, Rome Marco Monaco Sorge Tonucci & Partners, Rome; Conference Coordinator & European Forum Liaison, IBA Young Lawyers Committee Georg Schlotter Human Resources Manager Operations & Transformation, BP Lubricants Europe & Africa, Vienna Douglas M Young Baker & McKenzie, San Francisco Coffee/tea break Corporate structure, governance and tax Corporate structures, governance and structure engineering what s necessary, what s superfluous, and what s harmful? Proper structure and governance as a basis for attracting investors and further developing a company The risks of over-structuring Tax efficiency/engineering: a must? and if yes, when? Moderators Marcello Gioscia Ughi e Nunziante, Rome Carlo Pavesio Speakers Professor Eugenio Barcellona Pedersoli e Associati, Turin Professor Guglielmo Maisto Maisto e Associati, Milan Umberto Nicodano Bonelli Erede Pappalardo, Milan Alejandro Payá Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira SLP, Barcelona; Website Officer, Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee 2030 Conference Gala Dinner with keynote address Palazzo Clerici Join us for an unforgettable gala dinner at the beautiful 17th century Palazzo Clerici, located in the very heart of Milan, just a few steps from Teatro alla Scala. The Palace, originally built for the Visconti family, was later acquired by the Clerici family who transformed the building into one of the most opulent, luxurious residences in the city, with magnificent halls featuring frescoes by Giambattista Tiepolo. The Palace now houses the prestigious Institute of International Political Studies. Ticket price: e95 The International Bar Association s Human Rights Institute The International Bar Association s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), established in 1995, works to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide. The IBAHRI undertakes training for lawyers and judges, capacity building programmes with bar associations and law societies, and conducts high-level fact-finding missions and trial observations. The IBAHRI liaises closely with international and regional human rights organisations, producing news releases and publications to highlight issues of concern to worldwide media. All IBAHRI activities are funded by grants and individual donations. To help support our projects, become a member for just 40 a year less than 4 a month. Visit for more information, and click join to become a member. Alternatively, us at hri@int-bar.org. To read more on IBAHRI activities, download the IBAHRI Annual Report 2014 at Our work around the world Work carried out in 2014 Work carried out prior to 2014 /IBAhumanrights

5 Friday 15 May Registration Welcome address from the Conference Co-Chairs Raising growth capital for the private company This panel will tackle the business and legal aspects involved in successful fund raising by private companies. After considering the specifics of early stage financing, the focus is placed on venture capital and private equity financing as sources of capital for the expansion of private companies with proven business models. The panel will discuss mechanisms for the alignment of interests and other elements of legal engineering for the successful implementation of a growth strategy, the adequate protection of the interests of entrepreneurs and investors, and the facilitation of successive investment rounds. Moderators Andrés Cerisola María-Leticia Ossa-Daza Willkie Farr & Gallagher, New York Speakers Adrian García-Aranyos Managing Director, Endeavor Spain, Madrid Hermann Knott Luther, Cologne; Co-Chair, IBA Law Firm Management Committee José Orlando Lobo Lobo & De Rizzo, Sao Paulo Cameron Taylor Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, Auckland; Publications Officer, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee Claudio Visco Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, Rome; Vice-Chair, IBA Bar Issues Commission Coffee/tea break How to advise entrepreneurs This can t be right why didn t somebody tell me that? Key do s and don ts in being or advising an entrepreneur The session will be a highly interactive exchange among entrepreneurs, the audience and the Chairs to share practical useful insights derived from war stories and other typical closelyheld company situations. Topics will include: We need to lawyer up. Does the entrepreneur need his or her own lawyer separate from any company counsel? What are the best types of lawyers for the entrepreneur and the company? We need a cultural translator: can the lawyer and entrepreneur see eye to eye? We must choose a structure. How soon should anyone care? From the start, should we consider KISS: keep it simple stupid or complex arrangements driven by tax and other legal considerations? Do we own the keys to the kingdom? Who owns the intellectual property? How soon should anyone care? We need help! Who are the best partners? What about family and friends? We need to raise money or sell! What can be shocking about Angels, VCs and private equity; pricing and dilution issues. Moderators Harvey Jay Cohen Mario Ferrari R&P Legal, Turin; Membership Officer, IBA European Regional Forum Speakers Alessandra Gritti Managing Director, Tamburi Investment Partners SpA, Milan Alessandra Guffanti Owner, Tricodor, Milan Miguel Herrera-Lasso CEO Ros Roca Environment SL, Tàrrega Nick Milne Home Global Chief Operating Officer & President, 1E North America, New York Raffaella Romano General Counsel, Brioni SpA, Rome 1300 Lunch Lunch speaker Dr Mario Moretti Polegato CEO, GEOX SpA, Biadene di Montebelluna Continuing Professional Development/Continuing Legal Education For conference delegates from jurisdictions where CPD/CLE is mandatory, the IBA will provide a Certificate of Attendance for the conference. Subject to CPD/CLE requirements, this can be used by conference delegates to obtain the relevant number of hours accreditation. A CPD/CLE Certificate of Attendance is available to conference delegates on request. Please ask at the IBA conference registration desk for information on how to obtain the certificate.

6 Information Date May 2015 Venue Hotel Principe di Savoia Piazza della Repubblica Milan Italy Tel: Fax: Language All working sessions and conference materials will be in English. How to register Register online by 7 May at aspx and make payment by credit card, to avail of the ten per cent online registration discount or complete the attached registration form and return it to Julie Elliott at the IBA together with your payment. You should receive ed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact Julie Elliott at julie.elliott@int-bar.org. The hotel is a spectacular landmark building, conveniently located close to the city centre and railway station. Fees Online registrations received: on or before until 10 April 7 May IBA member e690 e800 Non-member* e850 e960 Young lawyers (under 30 years) e520 e960 Academics/judges (full-time) e520 e960 Public lawyers e520 e960 Corporate counsel e620 e960 Guest fee e65 e65 After 7 May registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office. Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before after 10 April 10 April IBA member e765 e885 Non-member* e945 e1065 Young lawyers (under 30 years) e575 e1065 Academics/judges (full-time) e575 e1065 Public lawyers e575 e1065 Corporate counsel e690 e1065 Guest fee e65 e65 * By paying the non-member fee, we welcome you as a delegate member of the IBA for the year in which this conference is held, which entitles you to the following benefits: 1) Password access to certain parts of the IBA website. 2) Receipt of IBA E-news and access to online versions of IBA Global Insight. 3) Pay the member rate for any subsequent conference registrations for this calendar year. If you would like to become a full or general member of the IBA, which includes membership of one committee or more and inclusion in and access to our membership directory we encourage you to do so now in order to register for this conference at the member rate. Full details of how to join can be found at Full payment must be received in order to process your registration. Fees include: Attendance at all working sessions Conference materials, including any available speakers papers submitted to the IBA before 1 May. Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website ( approximately seven days prior to the conference Access to mobile delegate search application Lunch on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May Tea and coffee during breaks Invitation to hosted drinks reception on Wednesday 13 May Please note that registrations are not transferable. Guest fees include: Invitation to hosted drinks reception on Wednesday 13 May A guest must not be a member of the legal profession or seek to use the Conference as a business networking opportunity. Access to working sessions is not permitted for guests. Checks are made to ensure members of the legal profession are not registered as guests, if this is the case, registration will be refused unless the guest registers as a full delegate for the conference. Only registered guests (ie, those paying the guest fee) are eligible to participate in the social programme. List of participants In order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be distributed at the conference, your registration form must be received by 7 May at the latest. Mobile delegate search application All registered delegates will receive a printed list of participants at the conference, however delegates are now also able to use the mobile delegate search. This application has been developed to aid networking by giving delegates instant access to an up-to-date list of their fellow attendees, and comes with the added benefit of a built-in messaging service. All registered delegates with an internet or Wi-Fi-enabled device will have access, using their IBA username and password. Simply visit: m.ibanet.org/conf611. Registration confirmation All documentation regarding your attendance at the conference can now be obtained from the IBA website. Upon receipt of your payment for the conference a confirmation will be sent containing instructions on how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post. A reduced rate is offered to lawyers who are over the age of 65, have been an IBA member for more than 20 years and are no longer practising law.

7 Photography and filming Certain sessions and/or social functions may be photographed and/or filmed and some of this content may be used for future IBA marketing materials, member communications, products or services. Should you have any concerns with regard to this, or do not wish to be featured in any of these materials please contact the IBA Marketing Department on Promotional literature Please note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the Sponsorship Department at the IBA Payment of registration fees Euro: by cheque or bank draft, drawn on a euro zone bank and in favour of the International Bar Association. 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8 Information continued Hotel accommodation Due to an anticipated high demand for hotel accommodation during the 2015 World Exposition taking place in Milan during the conference, it is recommended that you make your hotel reservations as early as possible. A limited number of guestrooms have been reserved at the Hotel Principe di Savoia for the nights of May 2015 inclusive: Hotel Principe di Savoia Piazza della Repubblica Milan Italy Tel: Fax: groups.hps@dorchestercollection.com The following rates are per room, per night and inclusive of VAT (currently at ten per cent) and breakfast but exclusive of city tax (currently at 5 per person per day). Classic room single occupancy: e365 Classic room double occupancy: e395 Deluxe room single occupancy: e390 Deluxe room double occupancy: e420 Please complete the attached accommodation form and send it direct to the hotel to make your reservation. The hotel requires a credit card number to secure your reservation. Cancellation and no-show policy Please note that after 12 April in the event of a cancellation or no-show, penalty charges will apply and will be charged to the individual guest s credit card given at the time of booking. Please note that any reservation made after 10 April will be subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed at the special IBA rate. As a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel, availability cannot be guaranteed once the room block is full. Disabled access The Hotel Principe di Savoia is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance. Alternative accommodation The hotels below are also located close to the Hotel Principe di Savoia, please contact the hotels directly to confirm room rates, terms and conditions and to make a reservation. Hotel Florida The Westin Palace Milan Delegates are responsible for making accommodation reservations directly with hotels and entering into an agreement with the hotel regarding credit card guarantees, cancellation terms and conditions, and room rates (should these differ from the special IBA rate). The IBA cannot accept responsibility for hotel accommodation disputes between a delegate and the hotel. Social programme Wednesday 13 May 1900 Welcome reception hosted by the Local Host Committee Hotel Principe di Savoia, Veranda room The reception is open to all delegates and registered guests. Please indicate if you wish to attend on the registration form. Thursday 14 May 2030 Conference Gala Dinner Palazzo Clerici Via Clerici Milan Join us for an unforgettable gala dinner at the beautiful 17th century Palazzo Clerici, located in the very heart of Milan, just a few steps from Teatro alla Scala. The Palace, originally built for the Visconti family, was later acquired by the Clerici family who transformed the building into one of the most opulent, luxurious residences in the city, with magnificent halls featuring frescoes by Giambattista Tiepolo. The Palace now houses the prestigious Institute of International Political Studies. Ticket price e95 Ticketed social event ticket reservations cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been received before Friday 8 May, subject to availability.

9 Registration form IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference Opportunities and Challenges in the current European Entrepreneurial Environment May 2015, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan, Italy Please read the Information section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to Julie Elliott at the address overleaf. Personal details (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals) Title Given name Family name Name and country to be shown on badge (if different from above) IBA membership number (if applicable) Date of birth Firm/company/organisation Address Tel Fax Guest Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest. Special dietary requirements TO OBTAIN A TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT ON THE FEES BELOW, PLEASE REGISTER BY 7 MAY ONLINE AT IBA MEMBERS CAN REGISTER ONLINE BY 10 APRIL FOR 690 PLEASE SEE INFORMATION FOR FURTHER ONLINE REGISTRATION DETAILS. Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before 10 April after 10 April amount payable IBA member e765 e885 e Non-member* e945 e1065 e Young lawyers (under 30 years) e575 e1065 e Academics/judges (full-time) e575 e1065 e Public lawyers e575 e1065 e Corporate counsel e690 e1065 e Guest fee e65 e65 e Social function Wednesday 13 May, Welcome reception I/we will attend Thursday 14 May, Conference dinner at Palazzo Clerici Number of e95 e One ticket for each delegate/registered guest is permitted. Social function ticket reservations are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been received before Friday 8 May. TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE e

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11 IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference Opportunities and Challenges in the current European Entrepreneurial Environment MILAN RESERVATION REQUEST FORM - HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA IBA 13/15 May 2015 Guest Name: Company Name: Address: Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( ) address: Arrival Date: /05/2015 Departure Date: /05/2015 Special: Smoking No smoking Fast Check-in Guest 1: Fast Check-in Guest 2: NAME SURNAME DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH PASSPORT NUMBER DATE AND PLACE OF ISSUE EXPIRATION DATE COUNTRY HOME NAME SURNAME DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH PASSPORT NUMBER DATE AND PLACE OF ISSUE EXPIRATION DATE COUNTRY HOME Expected arrival time: - Check-in: from h / Check-out: within h WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR ROOM WITHOUT CREDIT CARD DETAILS: Guests must send the reservation form to the Hotel to book the accommodation within 10 th April The confirmation of the reservation request made is subject to room availability on a first come first served basis. Once the reservation is confirmed we will forward to you the final confirmation by . The reservation will be fully prepaid at time of booking and the deposit paid will not be refundable in case of late amendments/cancellations/no shows received after 12 th April Room Type Available Double for single use Double Classic Room EURO EURO Deluxe Room EURO EURO Above rates are inclusive of 10% VAT, per room, per night. Buffet breakfast included, city tax (Euro 5,00 per person per day) is not included and will be charged upon check out. Credit Card Type Card Number Expiration Date Signature Once completed, please this form to Banqueting Office Referring to IBA Group May 2015: banqueting.hps@dorchestercollection.com

12 International Bar Association the global voice of the legal profession The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of over 55,000 individual lawyers and 206 bar associations and law societies spanning all continents. It has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community as well as being a source of distinguished legal commentators for international news outlets. Grouped into two divisions the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of business law around the globe. Additionally, the IBA s high-quality publications and world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and network-building opportunities for international legal practitioners and professional associates. Closely Held and Growing Business Committee overview The mission of the Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee is to address issues of particular interest to start ups, owner-managed, closely held and family businesses and their legal advisors, and to organisations with ambitions for growth. Advert space The committee s aim is to provide a focus for the different needs of ownership, management and financing of such organisations. Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee overview The main areas are patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets and unfair competition. Allied to these are a number of related areas including data protection, database protection, privacy, design rights, domain names and the like. In the entertainment law area the key focus is on the creation, provision and delivery of content in relation to print, films, broadcasts, cable programmes, musical works and sound recordings. There is also involvement with media law including defamation and privacy and authors rights in a more general sense. Young Lawyers Committee overview The objectives of the Young Lawyers Committee are to identify, discuss and promote issues involving young lawyers both around the world and within the association. The Committee aims to achieve this by means of fluid communications with the other IBA committees so that their relevant activities and programmes can be actively promoted to young lawyers as well as by getting young lawyers involved directly by recommending them as speakers. Other means of communication applied by the Committee s newsletters and e-bulletins, which are published around three times per year. Here, the Committee officers report on their activities and projects while young colleagues from all over the world submit articles on topics in their jurisdictions they consider being of interest for the Committee. European Regional Forum overview Since 2004 the forum has been developing and strengthening the existence of the IBA within the whole of Europe by promoting the goals of the IBA to members, non-members and others, disseminating professional know-how, and assisting the committees and other constituencies of the IBA to increase their presence in the different neighbouring regions to Europe, including parts of North Africa and the Middle East. The goals of the Forum include addressing current and long-term needs of professional organisations and individual members within the geographical reach of the forum, as well as increasing membership and participation in the IBA and integrating them within the organisation. The forum will also facilitate cross-border activity between lawyers and bars in different European countries. The Forum has a particular focus on crossdisciplinary activities. Contact information International Bar Association 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) member@int-bar.org