BLB&G to Host U.S. Class Action and Governance Litigation Conference in Frankfurt

October 10, 2023

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On October 11, 2023, BLB&G will host its U.S. Class Action and Governance Litigation Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. Focusing on evolving views, regulatory duties, and sustainability and engagement opportunities for active asset managers, this one-day event offers attendees an invaluable opportunity to gain both U.S. and global perspectives – equipping institutional investors with the necessary tools to navigate this fast-paced and ever-changing landscape. 

In addition to professional networking opportunities, attendees will engage with the following topics:

  • U.S. Securities Litigation and Class Actions – Fiduciary Duties of and Upsides for Asset Managers
  • The Importance of Having a Game Plan for U.S. Shareholder Litigation
  • German Asset Managers Discuss Approaches and Experiences in U.S. Class Actions
  • “Engagement Washing” and the Evolving Role of Sustainability and ESG in Guiding Legal Action
  • Considerations in Bringing Securities Litigation Within and Outside of the U.S.
  • Best Practices for Portfolio Monitoring and Claims Administration Services – How Monitoring Supports Active Engagement

Distinguished speakers and panelists include keynote speaker Markus Gürne, Thomas Bosch, Shawn Busken, and Dr. Carsten Fischer. Joining them will be BLB&G’s Dr. Armin Fary, Dr. Philipp Schlawien, Jerry Silk, Hannah Ross, Salvatore Graziano, Jeroen van Kawawegen, Scott Foglietta, Hans Ek, Dr. Anatoli van der Krans, and Geneviève Labbé. 

When:

October 11, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CEST 

Where:

JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt | Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 2 60313 Frankfurt a.M., Germany

Contact:

Dr. Armin Fary, LL.M. Eur.
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
armin.fary@blbglaw.com

Dr. Philipp Schlawien
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
philipp.schlawien@blbglaw.com

Jerry Silk
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
jerry@blbglaw.com