This course is part of an on-going programme devised by the
International Bar Association to assist young lawyers and junior
members of the profession with their understanding of the
fundamentals of international legal practice.
The Fundamentals of
International Legal
Business Practice
Thursday 23 March 2006, São Paulo, Brazil
Salão Nobre da OAB/SP
Praça da Sé, 385, 1º andar
São Paulo, Brazil
This course will be presented by experienced practitioners
from the IBA’s substantive Committees. Course materials
will be provided to all delegates. The Course will be
conducted in Spanish/Portuguese.
Programme
Course Co-Chairs
Carlos Umaña Brigard & Urrutia, Bogota, Colombia
Eduardo Mayora Mayora & Mayora SC, Guatemala City, Guatemala; Secretary, Latin American Forum, International Bar Association, Legal
Practice Division
George Augusto Niaradi International Trade Committee Executive Member OAB/SP, Lawyer- Professor Support Committee Member OAB/SP,
Academic Development of Young Lawyers Committee Coordinator OAB/SP
0800 – 0900
Registration
0900 – 0915
Welcome and introductory remarks
Dr. Luiz Flavio Borges D’Urso President of OAB/SP, São Paulo, Brazil
Fernando Peláez-Pier Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque, Caracas, Venezuela; Secretary-General, International Bar Association
Dr. Fabio Romeu Canton Chair, Young Lawyers Committee OAB/SP, São Paulo, Brazil
0915 – 1015
Introduction to international contracts
Mediator
Marcelo Mansur Haddad Matos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil
Speakers
Carlos Umaña
This session will cover the following in outline:
• Sources of Law
• Institutions
• Elements of a Transaction
• Contracts of Sale
• Contracts of Carriage
• Documents of Title
• Transit Insurance
• Payment Terms and Security
• Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration
1015 – 1030
Interactive session
1030 – 1100
Tea / coffee break
1100 - 1200
Introduction to intellectual property law
Speaker
Daniel Pezzutti Teixeira International Trade Committee OAB/SP, CESA International Trade Committee, American Trade Law
Committee, Brazilian Arbitration Committee, International Law Association, São Paulo, Brazil
1200 – 1215
Interactive session
1215 – 1415
Lunch
1415 – 1515
Introduction to international taxation
Mediator
Ligia Maura Costa Lilla, Huck, Otranto, Camargo e Messina Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Professor of Business Administration,
University of São Paulo FGV; Coordinator, International Relations Department of Business Administration, University of São
Paulo FGV
Speaker
Francisco J Illanes Cariola Diez Perez-Cotapos, Santiago, Chile; Senior Vice-Chair, Latin American Forum, International Bar
Association, Legal Practice Division
1515 – 1530
Interactive session
1530 – 1600
Tea / coffee break
1600 – 1700
Introduction to international arbitration
Mediator
Ligia Maura Costa
Speaker
Gilberto Giusti Pinheiro Neto Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Vice-Chair, Arbitration Committee, International Bar Association,
Legal Practice Division
An introduction to international arbitration, focusing on the main features and various stages of the arbitration process, the major
international arbitration institutions and rules, and the enforcement of international arbitral awards.
1700 – 1715
Interactive session
1715 – 1730
Closing remarks
Rodrigo Lopes do Espírito Santo Director, International Bar Association, São Paulo Regional Office
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The fundamentals of International Legal
Business Practice
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