BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260503T222733Z UID:LMEBJA DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923 CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20230524T114557 DESCRIPTION: We are delighted to be being hosted by the Czech Bar Associati on and look forward to establishing and strengthening ties between the Eur opean Circuit and the Czech Bar. \n\n Prague is well known for its rich cu lture and history. Alongside the traditional tourist attractions such as P rague Castle\, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square\, the Czech Bar Asso ciation itself is housed in the baroque Kaňka Palace\, built in 1752 and located on Národní třída (National Avenue)\, the street where the Velv et Revolution started on 17 November 1989. Prague is also an important leg al centre\, both historically and more recently\, with Czech lawyers\, tog ether with colleagues from abroad\, playing a significant role in the econ omic and legal transformation that took place following the Velvet Revolut ion. \n\n The programme covers a broad range of topics of interest to mult i-jurisdictional practitioners and those with an interest in cross-border issues. The conference will also kick off with a session with the leaders of the Bars of the Czech Republic\, England &\; Wales and Ireland. \n\n Planned topics are: \n\n CURRENT ISSUES IN ARBITRATION | COLLECTIVE REDRE SS | LEGAL ISSUES ARISING FROM THE INVASION OF UKRAINE – LOOKING TO THE FUTURE | CHALLENGES FACED BY TRUSTEES OF OFF-SHORE TRUSTS | AI IN DISPUTES | PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH LEGISLATION &\; LITIGATION \n\n C onfirmed speakers &\; chairs include: \n\n Vladimír Ambruz\, consultan t solicitor\, Czech Republic and England &\; Wales\; Ingrid Beránková Ambruzová\, partner at Harber\; Illia Chernohorenko\, University of Oxfo rd\; Charles Ciumei KC\, Essex Court Chambers\; Kate Davenport OBE\, Deput y Head of Mission\, British Embassy\, Prague\; Dr Alessandra Donti\, réf érendaire at the CJEU\; Nathy Dunleavy\, Bar of Ireland\; Marta Fantová\ , Havel &\; Partners\; Jamas Hodivala KC\, Matrix Chambers\; James Hope \, Vinge\; The Hon Mr Justice Richard Humphreys\, High Court of Ireland\; Alexander Hutton KC\, Hailsham Chambers\; Dr Václav Janecek\, University of Bristol\; Clíona Kimber SC\, chair of the Climate Bar Association of I reland\; Niamh Leinwather\, Vienna International Arbitral Centre\; Martin Maisner\, Vice-President of the Czech Bar Association\; Paul McGarry SC\, Bar of Ireland\; Antonín Mokrý\, Board of Directors of the Czech Bar Ass ociation and past president of the CCBE\; Catherine Moore\, partner\, Ogie r\; Robert Němec\, President of the Czech Bar Association\; The Hon Mrs J ustice Finola O’Farrell\, Presiding Judge of the Technology and Construc tion Court\, England &\; Wales\; Sara Phelan SC\, Chair of the Bar of I reland\; Dr Klara Polackova Van der Ploeg\, University of Nottingham and B ars of New York and the Czech Republic\; Lucy Rigby\, partner\, Hausfeld\; Ben Rusch\, Vice President of review solutions (Europe and Asia)\, Consil io\; Irena Sabic KC\, Garden Court Chambers\; Renáta Šínová\, Havel &a mp\; Partners\; Olena Sukmanova\, former First Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine\; Nick Vineall KC\, Chair of the Bar of England &\; Wales. \ n\n There will be a court visit during the programme\, as we have done at past conferences\, and a full social programme\, which will culminate in t he annual Gala Dinner on the Friday evening. \n\n PLEASE NOTE: All tickets include the Gala Dinner and all social events. \n\n This event is kindly sponsored by CONSILIO &\; ASPIRO \n\n HOTEL INFORMATION: \n\n Hotel 1: MGallery \n\n Century Old Town Prague boasts its majestic Neo-Baroque arch itecture in the very heart of the city\, near the Old Town Square and the famous astronomical clock. This 169-room hotel is a perfect starting point for unveiling the treasures of the Old Town Square\, the Jewish Quarter o r the Wenceslas Square. Follow the footsteps of the great writer Franz Kaf ka and embark on a journey to discover all the charms of Prague\, in this non-smoking charming hotel with laundry and valet parking service. Breakfa st included.\nWebsite: https://all.accor.com/hotel/3440/index.en.shtml\nCo ntact email: Barbora.beranova@accor.com \n\n Hotel 2: Ibis Praha Old Town \n\n Ibis Praha Old Town is situated in the heart of Prague\, 100 yards fr om the old town. Na Porici\, the main shopping street\, is just a few step s away. All rooms of the Ibis Praha provide air conditioning\, a shower an d a toilet. Some also have flat-screen TV sets. The whole hotel property i s accessible to wheelchairs. The hotel also offers rooms with accessibly d esigned bathrooms on special request. The Old Town Square\, Wenceslas Squa re and the Jewish quarter are 550 yards from the Ibis Praha Old Town. Char les Bridge is 0.6 miles and Prague Castle is 0.9 miles away. The next publ ic transportation hub is Namesti Republiky\, which is 100 yards from the h otel. The State Opera can be reached within 900 yards. Breakfast and dinne r not included.\nWebsite: https://tinyurl.com/3pvtmptd\nContact email: H54 77@accor.com \n\n Hotel 3: The Julius Prague \n\n Ideally set in the centr e of Prague\, The Julius Prague features air-conditioned rooms\, a fitness centre\, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour f ront desk and a concierge service. Private parking is available on site. A ll rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposi t box. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine and a private bathroom w ith a shower and free toiletries\, while some rooms also boast a kitchen f itted with a dishwasher. At The Julius Prague each room comes with bed lin en and towels. A buffet\, continental or American breakfast is available e ach morning at the property. along with internet access\, gym access\, and access to a coworking centre.\nWebsite: http://www.thejulius.eu/\nContact email: info@thejulius.eu \n LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T093801 LOCATION:Grand Hotel Bohemia\, Prague\, Czechia ORGANIZER:mailto:administrator@europeancircuit.com SUMMARY:Annual Conference\, Prague 2023 URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/the-european-circuit/conference-2023 URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/the-european-circuit/conference-2023 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR