International Bar Association Annual Conference 2008

This conference will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 12 to 17.

Introduction by the President of the International Bar Association, Fernando Pombo.

I am delighted to invite you to the International Bar Association’s 2008 Annual Conference in Buenos Aires.
From its earliest days, Buenos Aires has been a place of international business, making it an appropriate setting for our own international exchange of legal knowledge and contacts. Its rich history of trade and immigration from all over the globe makes it a superb place for international lawyers to meet and discuss the most current developments in all areas of the legal profession.
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Buenos Aires, often considered the cultural capital of South America is also one of the most important and dynamic business centres of the region.
As Argentina’s largest and capital city, it provides a perfect location for both business and pleasure, whilst its cosmopolitan population and culture perfectly reflects the ethos of the International Bar Association.

What will Buenos Aires 2008 offer?

The largest gathering of the international legal community in the world - a meeting place of over 3,000 lawyers and legal professionals from around the world

Over 150 working sessions covering all areas of practice relevant to international legal practitioners

The opportunity to generate new business with many of the leading firms in the world's key cities

Registration fee which entitles you to attend as many working sessions throughout the week as you wish

Continuing legal education and continuing professional development

A variety of social functions providing ample opportunity to network and see the city's key sights

Integrated guest's programme

Excursion and tours programme

(Source: LatinLawyer)

August 2008

Lawyer Roeland Zwanikken considers legal action against ABN AMRO Bank

THE HAGUE--Attorney-at-law Roeland Zwanikken at St. Maarten’s BZSE law office is considering legal action against the intention of the Dutch ABN AMRO Bank to close the bank accounts of its clients in the Dutch Caribbean.

Fiscaal onderzoek bij notariskantoren vinden doorgang

In het Antilliaans Dagblad: Fiscaal onderzoek bij notariskantoren
WILLEMSTAD – De fiscale onderzoeken bij de notarissen vonden en vinden, ondanks de beperkingen van Covid-19, weer doorgang en de medewerking aan de kant van notarissen en adviseurs is daarbij ‘over het algemeen goed’.

Juridische miljoenenstrijd tussen BNP Paribas en Italiaanse prinses verhardt

  • Bezit van Italiaanse Crociani-familie op Curaçao mag van rechter worden verkocht
  • De Crociani's ruziën al jaren met BNP Paribas over een claim van $100 mln
  • Curaçaos trustkantoor United Trust heeft 'geen enkele relatie meer' met Camilla Crociani
Een Italiaanse prinses met zakelijke belangen in Nederland heeft het onderspit gedolven bij diverse rechtbanken in een langslepend conflict met zakenbank BNP Paribas.