Energy law seminar: Recent Developments in Energy Law

Recent Developments in Energy Law

Introduction

Please join the Telecommunication and Energy, Corporate Acquisitions & Joint Ventures, Environmental law, and International Arbitration Commissions for a Seminar on the Recent Developments in Energy Law on 14-16 June 2009 in the beautiful city of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Situated on the Zealand and Amager Islands, Copenhagen is a must-see city! It is known for its liveliness and a top European vacation destination for travellers worldwide. Join us in Copenhagen and take advantage of the opportunity to visit the Little Mermaid, enjoy a boat tour through one of the beautiful city canals, visit Shakespeare's Hamlet and discover some of the top shopping stores in the world on the Strøget!

But lets not forget the Seminar! As Energy Law evolves and the interested parties keep facing new challenges every day, keeping up to date is of the utmost importance for legal practitioners across the globe. This Energy Law Seminar is the perfect way to update your knowledge through discussions and case studies, while also having the opportunity to network and enjoy the beautiful city of Copenhagen. This Energy Law Seminar will feature high profi le energy law professionals from all over the world, providing a forum for all participants to exchange ideas and discuss the recent developments in energy law.

We look forward to welcoming you to Copenhagen!

Program

Sunday, June 14, 2009

3 p.m - Registration

4 p.m - Tivoli Tour: Visit Tivoli situated in the center of Copenhagen.

• Experience the beautiful garden lit up by approx. 120,000 lamps and enjoy the variety of events.
• The tour includes an exclusive presentation - Introduction to Tivoli and Climate Initiatives

-Michael Steffensen
Tivoli

7 p.m - Dinner in Tivoli

8:30 a.m - Registration

9:30 a.m - Welcome by Duarte de Athayde, AIJA President and Opening

9:45 a.m - Renewable Energy Projects (part 1)

• Session Chair: Florian Stamm, Smith, Gambrell & Russel
• Acquisition of projects in their development phase, Pablo Cubel, Cuatracasas, Gonçalves, Pereira M&A on Renewable Energy Projects from the perspective of a Worldwide Wind Turbine Supplier:
• CEO Lars Bondo Krogsgaard, Siemens Wind Power, RegionEurope;
• M&A and Renewable Energy - Opportunities and Pitfalls

-Jan Hvarre
Kromann Reumert

11 a.m - Networking Break (drinks)

11:15 a.m - Renewable Energy Projects (part 2)

• The Legal Environment for Renewable Energy in the US and Canada

-Eric Bremermann
Dale & Lessmann, Toronto.

-Knut Wösthoff
Independent, Berlin.

12:45 p.m - Networking Lunch

2 p.m - Emission Trading & CCS (part 1)

• Session Chair: Pernille Asgaard Haaning, Kromann Reumert;
• The Emissions Trading Scheme

-Erik Tang
Danish Energy Agency.

• Practical Implications of Emission Trading:
• Charlotte Streck, Director Climate Focus;
• The Legal Framework of Carbon Capture & Storage

-Heleen Koster
NautaDutilh.

3:15 p.m - Networking Break (drinks)

3:30 p.m - Emission Trading & CCS (part 2)

• Innovating Sustainable Solutions - case: Better Place:
• VP Knud Pedersen, Dong Energy A/S
• Future Emission Regime: Challenges and Opportunities

-Lars Hansen
Danish Energy Association.

5:45 p.m - Boat Trip to Restaurant

7 p.m - Dinner + Bar, Custom House

9:30 a.m - Dispute Resolution in Energy Cases

• Session Chair: Matthijs Nieuwveld, NautaDutilh;
• International Arbitration in Energy Cases

-Prof. Toon Van Mierlo
NautaDutilh

• Dispute Resolution from a Clients Perspective:

-Chris Elder
Intergen N.V.

• Interim Measures in Energy Disputes

-Christian Alsoe
Gorrissen Federspiel Kierkegaard

11 a.m - Networking Break (drinks)

11:15 a.m - The European Gas Market

• Session Chair: Sanna Suvanto, Castrén & Snellman;
• Doing Business in the Downstream Markets

-Johannes Willheim
Willheim Müller.

• Access to gas infrastructure: what is in the toolbox and how to use it

-Aleksander Stawicki
Wierci ski, Kwieci ski, Baehr.

• New players in the German Gas Market

-Annika Von la Chevallerie
Mannheimer Swartling.

12:45 p.m - Closing Remarks

13 p.m - Closing Lunch