BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 CONTENT Overview of the Programme Timetable Staff Course Units Learning Outcomes Organizing Team and the Welcome to Barcelona! In 1992 Barcelona hosted one of the most successful Olympic Games ever organized, and since then the city has grown in the World as a top business, cultural and academic city in the planet. Barcelona has been chosen iquel to Roca, host nuestro the International Summer School in aritime Law organized by Abat Socio Oliba Director, Barcelona ha University and the London City Law School. The Summer School will equip those who prestigiosa attend with lista a detailed The insight best into 50 issues of current importance in the areas of shipping, land transport and European from all over International Europe and the publica rest of the law. It is designed to provide a major learning resource for lawyers and business people. It will recruit young professionals world in a truly international environment. The Summer School will offer an invaluable mejores opportunity abogados to de learn España. from distinguished academics, legal and business practitioners while establishing future iquel Roca recibe este honorable and historical reconocimiento heritage, including por su our contacts and friendships. Participants will not only be involved with academic work, but also explore the city s cultural networking event Barcelona Skyline Drinks. especialidad de Derecho arítimo. will be a an event you do not want to Barcelona Summer School in aritime Law miss! iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 Aims and Objectives This Summer School will equip those who attend with a detailed insight into issues of current importance in the areas of shipping, land transport and European law. It is designed to provide a major learning resource for lawyers and business people. It will recruit students from Spain and the rest of Europe but also internationally. The programme is designed to meet the specific needs of professional lawyers who may be seeking to expand their practice in the field of aritime Law, and also to meet the complementary needs of shipping executives who have to understand the complex legal issues which context their commercial enterprise. The Teaching Programme The rationale of the course is that the Law of England and Wales is the legal system which provides the basic reference underpinning all International Shipping Law, and is the universally preferred jurisdiction in respect of maritime disputes. A full balance of academic, legal and commercial expertise is represented in the composition of teaching team, whose members are drawn from the Law Departments of leading British universities and Law firms which specialise in aritime, Shipping and Transport Law. In addition to lecture presentation and seminar discussion, teaching arrangements will include role play. These elements are designed to enable students to apply their course learning immediately in their current professional situations. Students will also receive an hour of individual consultation with the organising tutor to enable discussion of the personal iquel and Roca, career nuestro applications of the learning programme. The Learning Atmosphere The Summer School will offer participants the chance to meet like-minded professionals in a sympathetic but nonetheless demanding academic atmosphere in which International valuable professional publica knowledge will be gained. English is the language of instruction, but all the teaching units iquel will Roca be supported recibe este by honorable with reconocimiento later professional por reflec- su detailed notes prepared to assist participants with the seminar work, and tion. As acquisition of business English is often accelerated when especialidad students can de Derecho express arítimo. new concepts equally in their native tongue, it may be possible for the seminar discussion to be held in a language other than English where four or more students request it. iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 Social Programme - BARCELONA SKYLINE DRINKS Barcelona is justifiably famous as a beautiful and lively city. For many people travelling in Europe it is at the top of their must visit list! A social element is included in the programme in order to promote the learning objectives of the Summer School, and to take advantage of the stimulating, cultural and social opportunities of Barcelona's historical city centre and the outstanding beauty of places nearby. Join us at the Barcelona Skyline Drinks for networking at the highest bar in town in the breathtaking Barcelona beach with 360º views of Barcelona. TIETABLE Time onday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 10:00 Arrival, Registration and Course Opening Salvage & LOF (AR) Bills of Lading and Hague-Visby Rules (R) aritime Economics (AC) Charter Parties in practice (AA) 11:45 Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break 12:00 Introduction to Common Law (AR) arine Insurance and P&I (CH) The Rotterdam Rules (R) aritime Economics (AC) London aritime Arbitration (R) 14:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Closing Ceremony At 13:00 14:30 Admiralty Law (AR) Laytime & Demurrage (AR) Shipbuilding contracts (D) The Cruise Industry (AC) 16:00 Coffee Break 18:00 - Barcelona Coffee Break Coffee Break iquel Roca, nuestro 16:15-17:30 Ship Arrest (AR) Skyline Drinks Ship Sale and Oil and Gas (AR) purchase (D) July 2015. This is a tentative timetable. Final timetable to be published on 1st The Summer School Team DIRECTOR Anthony Rogers iquel Roca recibe este honorable Is a former Legal Advisor to several prominent Ship-Broking and Ship-owning companies in the especialidad de Derecho arítimo. United Kingdom. He is currently Senior Lecturer, the City Law School, The City University, London, where he teaches aritime Law, and Trade and Commercial Law. iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 DEPUTY DIRECTOR iquel Roca aritime Law Professor Universitat Abat Oliba CEU Barcelona. Is qualified to practice Law in both Spain and England and Wales. After several years practicing as a Solicitor in England, he is now based in Spain, where he is the managing partner of Blas de Lezo Abogados, recognized as the Spanish Shipping and aritime Law Firm of the year. He has been a member of the anaging Board of the Spanish aritime Law Association during 7 years and publishes regularly in specialized newspapers. He is also the co-author the book El Arbitraje aritimo en Londres (London aritime Arbitration), the first book on the subject ever written in Spanish. He has been included in the prestigious list of The best 50 lawyers in Spain. ark Davis ark is an expirienced solicitor in matters across a broad range of maritime disputes including matters arising out of or related to banking and financial services, commodities, energy, insurance and reinsurance, letters of credit, logistics, metallurgy, naval architecture, oil and gas, shipbuilding and the sale and pruchase of ships. He is the author of the first and second editions of Bareboat Charters published by Lloyds of London Press in 2000 and 2005. He has been regularly recognised as a leading expert in Legal Business' Legal Experts publications and acknowledged as one of the World's leading litigation lawyers in Euromoney's guide to "The World's Leading Litigation Lawyers".. Dr. A. J. Corres Dr. Corres is the chairman of the Hellenic Association of aritime Economists, member of the Board of the Hellenic Short Sea Association, and International Shipping Policy Professor at the Aegean University. Dr. Corres will take care of the maritime economics sessions in the Summer School, sharing its expertise in the field gained with its professional relationship with the Union of editerranean Shipowners, Intertanko, the International Union of aritime Underwriters, the Union of Greek Shipowners and the International Chamber of Shipping. iquel Roca, nuestro Invited Lecturers: r. Angel Arnaudas, Director of Autochartergin S.A., leading Spanish Shipbroker s. Concha Hill, aritime Law Professor, University of Barcelona The Course Units Unit 1: The Common Law of England and Wales iquel Roca recibe este honorable especialidad de Derecho aríti- An introduction to the Common Law, and particularly to the doctrine of precedent, which is found in the legal systems of (among others), England and Wales, mo. the USA, Canada, Australia, and much of Africa and Asia. We will also look at some issues of Tort and Contract Law. iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 Unit 2: Admiralty Law and Practice We will look at some of the core areas of aritime Law. There will be a focus upon Admiralty practice, which will include an examination of ship arrest, (including sister ship arrest) and maritime liens. This unit will also develop an understanding of salvage issues. Unit 3: Freight Forwarding, Logistics and ultimodal Transport This unit will provide an introduction to the legal issues concerning freight forwarding and logistics operations with particular reference to their legal classification. The types of multimodal transport and the problems that arise in the development of a suitable international liability regime will be examined. International and national efforts to produce a regime and commercial responses will also be discussed as will the possible impact of the work on reforming the law of carriage by sea currently being undertaken by UNCITRAL. Unit 4: Carriage of Goods by Sea & Cargo Claims This unit will examine issues surrounding contracts of affreightment, principally time and voyage charterparties and bills of lading. This will include current developments in the Hague/ Visbey rules and the recent Rotterdam Rules. Unit 5: aritime Economics This part of the Summer School will give consideration to aritime Economics and all the different markets that form the economic organisation of the Shipping Industry. Unit 6: The International Law of the Sea This unit will provide delegates with an opportunity to discuss the issues of oil pollution from ships and, more generally, the shipowner s ability to limit liability. The module will examine the international conventions that regulate these matters. This is an area of iquel great Roca, practical nuestro importance to shipowners and charters alike. Unit 7: arine Insurance We will examine how the insurnace market operates in the industry Lawyers and in Spain which que is the The current Corporate to Protection International and Indemnity publica status of the law regarding shipping risk cover and that related Clubs. Unit 8: London aritime Arbitration iquel Roca recibe este honorable reconocimiento ost maritime disputes are dealt with in London, under English law, and by use of Arbitration. It is a must unit for all those involved in the shipping disputes resolution. We will look por at general arbitration concepts and focus on maritime arbitration and especialidad the Rules of de the Derecho London aríti- ariti- su me Arbitrators Association, and other institutional arbitration mo. rules, such as the LCIA or the ICC. iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 Unit 9: Port Terminals This year the largest port terminals operator in the world, Hutchinson Ports, will join the us at the Summer School to tell us all about the practical aspects of port terminals. Student Learning outcomes By the conclusion of the Summer School delegates will: 1. Have gained practical knowledge of several expanding and potentially lucrative areas of aritime and Commercial Law. 2. Be able to identify complex legal issues that arise in commercial situations. 3. Be able to analyse these problems, and provide suitable solutions. 4. Have gained confidence in arguing their cases and in defending the positions that they have taken. 5. Be able to research the answers to legal problems that they will face in the future. Barcelona Skyline Drinks Included in the tuition fee you will be able to enjoy two drinks at the best bar in Barcelona at the 26th floor of the Westin Hotel lying on the Barcelona beach. An excellent opportunity to chill out and network with all other atendees. Join us on Tuesday 28th July 2015 at 18:00 iquel Roca, nuestro iquel Roca recibe este honorable especialidad de Derecho arítimo. iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 CERTIFICATE All those who successfully complete the programme will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement issued by the City Law School, The City University, London. The City Law School is one of the few universities in the world to offer a dedicated LL in aritime Law. This degree is taught by leading academics with commercial expirience also offering a strong input by current practiconers both from England and abroad. The location of the Law School in the City of London itself means that it is very convenient for the City institutions and the Royal Courts of Justice and the wider cultural and social expirience that London has to offer. The Abat Oliba CEU University is a leading university in Spain, the first law school in Barcelona. The University academic programme is build upon a solid fundation between the community of its students and the academic staff and the excellence of the goals to be achieved by all students. The University offers to all its students a very close connection with the leading companies and law firms in Europe, and it is the perfect host for all those students comming from abroad to one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the world. Language requirements As noted, the course will be conducted through the medium of the English language. Students will however be encouraged to work in small groups, and these may be conducted in other languages by the agreement of the participants. Because of the technical nature of the subject matter of the Summer School it is advisable that participants should feel comfortable in working in English, we therefore suggest (as a gauge of competency) that they should have achieved a standard of understanding equivalent to approximately 6.0 in the IELTS test of English or 550 in the alternative TOEFL test. iquel Roca, nuestro Venue The course takes place at the Abat Oliba Barcelona University, c/ Bellesguard 30, Barcelona. Details of its exact location can be found at www.uao.es or in the following Google aps link: http://g.co/maps/b3yfd Enquiries and Application Form iquel Roca recibe este honorable Enquiries about the course may be sent by e-mail to the Deputy Director: mroca@bdlezo.com Sent him also an e-mail to get the Application Form or visit www.derechomaritimo.info especialidad Derecho arítimo. where you will find it ready to be filled in, and don t miss this great chance. Spaces are limited, so please be quick in booking your space! iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 APPLICATION FOR Family Name First Name Correspondence address Email address Telephone nos. Business Other phone obile Citizenship Nationality iquel Roca, nuestro Passport No. First Language Other languages Name and address of nearest family member (N.B. for emergency use only) iquel Roca recibe este honorable especialidad de Derecho arítimo. Contact Telephone no. iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 APPLICATION FOR Education (most recent and highest achievements first) Professional Experience Reasons for wanting to attend this Summer School How did you hear about the Summer School? iquel Roca, nuestro iquel Roca recibe este honorable especialidad de Derecho arítimo. Signed Date. iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law
BARCELONA SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW 2015 Payment: I will only pay for the tuition fee... 1.650 Students from Spain should note that VAT is not included I will pay the tuition fee and 5 night s hotel. (Sunday 26 July 2013 until Friday 31 July 2015*) The Summer School has agreed very competitive hotel prices with the Hotel Balmes** at the following rates: Single room: 90 Euro/night.. 2.100 Double room single use: 100 Euro/night. 2.200 Double room: 105 Euro/night... 2.255 Deposit This form is to be returned with the payment of a non-returnable deposit of 400 paid by Bank Transfer made out to: BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL SUER SCHOOL IN ARITIE LAW F.A.O. r. iquel Roca iquel Roca, nuestro Bank Account No: 0065-1625-99-0001009800 IBAN: ES47 0065 1625 9900 0100 9800 BIC / SWIFT CODE: BARCES Please allow 3/4 days for payment confirmation. Please note that the full balance of the tuition fees is required to mejores be paid abogados at least 15 de days España. before the start of the Summer School. iquel Roca recibe este honorable *The night of Friday 31 July is not included ** http://www.derbyhotels.com/page.php?id=497 especialidad de Derecho arítimo. This form shall be sent to the following e-mail address: mroca@bdlezo.com iquel Roca, our a- In aritime Law