LONDON, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 9, 2011, the U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC), in cooperation with the International Business Leaders Forum, will hold its 3rd Annual Russia Legal Forum in London.
The Russia Legal Forum will focus on the broader issues that companies face in the legal and regulatory environment in Russia, featuring a host of key experts from the public and private sectors and providing practical insights into creating effective risk management strategies to meet the various challenges of the Russian market.
"The development of Russia's legal system, particularly the commercial courts, is a focus of both foreign and domestic investors in Russia as they look to decrease risk," noted Edward S. Verona, President and CEO of the U.S.-Russia Business Council.
Richard Alderman, Director of the UK Serious Fraud Office will deliver a keynote address. Mr. Alderman is point man for the application and enforcement of the UK Bribery Act that is slated to enter into force on July 1. He will discuss the UK Bribery Act's implications for global companies doing business in Russia and their risk management strategies. (Open for Press)
The Forum will also feature a "Conversation on Legal Reform and Corporate Governance" with E. Neville Isdell, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, and Richard Thornburgh, former Attorney General of the United States, moderated by Richard Dean, Partner at Baker & McKenzie. (Open for Press)
The Forum will address a range of issues, including Russia's legal reform efforts, minority shareholder rights and corporate governance, anti-corruption legislation, and the role of international arbitration in Russia. (Agenda)
Participants Registration
Press Registration (Only two sessions will be open for Press)
PANEL: "Conversation on Legal Reform and Corporate Governance" with E. Neville Isdell, former hairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, and Richard Thornburgh, former Attorney General of the United States, moderated by Richard Dean, Partner at Baker & McKenzie.
When: 9:00 - 9:50, June 9
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Richard Alderman, Director of the UK Serious Fraud Office
When: 12:45 - 14:30, June 9
Where: One Great George Street, Westminster, London, UK
Questions: Svetlana Minjack, sminjack@usrbc.org, tel: +1-202-739-9182
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