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ACC Europe serves in-house attorneys in Europe through networking, knowledge sharing, continuing legal education and advocacy on behalf of the in-house profession. ACC Europe is a chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, the premier association for in-house counsel.

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ACC Europe in the News

ACC Europe 2008 Annual Conference Offers Leadership Tips

Anthony Wales, President of ACC Europe, discusses why the ability to "reinvent" is a valuable skill for companies and general counsel in his profile by The In-House Lawyer.

ACCE, the European Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, filed comments with the European Commission protesting their consideration of authorizing US-styled class action litigation in Europe. ACCE concurs with the European Justice Forum on the issue, as evidenced by the EJF's comment letter. The letter, signed by Chapter President Tony Wales, GC of AOL International, notes that "...there is considerable evidence and a growing body of opinion suggesting that such a system will inevitably be open to abuse, as experienced in the US."

Legal Week noted ACC’s involvement with the AkzoNobel case in their June 19th issue, which references the submissions in support of the appeal in the case. Click here to view the article.

Anthony Wales, President of ACC Europe, speaks to Expansion, Madrid’s daily newspaper, noting that the in-house lawyer is already a key agent for the business development of their companies.

ACC Europe brings on board 1,000th member!

Anthony Wales, President of ACC Europe, discusses his responsibilities as GC for AOL International, the association, and the European Chapter in his profile by Corporate Counsel as the "Two-Hatted Man."

Wolter Kymmell, ACC Europe's representative for Belgium, discusses the association, the European chapter and its activities with Brussels Legal.

Chapter Events
4 Sep 2008European Competition Law Update 2008 - Baker & McKenzie - Zurich
18 Sep 2008European Competition Law Update 2008 - Baker & McKenzie - Geneva


ACC Europe’s 2008 Annual Conference Brings Together Over 200 In-House Counsel


ACC Europe’s 15th Annual Conference attracted over 200 in-house lawyers, not only from European countries, but also from Australia, the Philippines and Singapore. The delegates attended sessions presented by expert speakers and had ample time to interact with the presenters, during sessions and during the many networking opportunities offered by the conference agenda.

The conference, continues to represent an unparalleled opportunity for in-house counsel to exchange valuable knowledge and expertise among peers and continue the dialogue that allows our association to strengthen the in-house profession in a pan-European and global perspective. Several participants stated that they are enthusiastically looking forward to the 16th Annual Conference of the European chapter which will be held in Geneva on 7 to 9 June, 2009. To access the conference materials, please click here. To see the conference photos, please click here.

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Want to Write for European Briefings?

Who Can Write for European Briefings?
All European Briefings content is written by in-house attorneys who practice in Europe. Author teams of both outside counsel and in-house counsel are also acceptable. Articles that are self-promotional will not be accepted. Manuscripts must be the original work of the author(s) and not previously published or simultaneously submitted to another publication.

Article Style and Topics
To write your 1,500-2,000 word briefing, imagine your audience is your Board of Directors. Because stockholders, vendors, and employees have heard about EU labour law, whistleblowing, nondisclosure agreements and intellectual property, and your Board is now asking all kinds of questions. As the company’s in-house counsel, you have been asked to address the Board on the matter. Your briefing will begin by properly introducing the topic that has caused the Board to be concerned. Our suggestion would be to address the national implications associated with this issue, and describe your company’s and industry’s vulnerability as it relates to the changes that are coming. Your briefing would then conclude by recommending actions to take in order to avoid difficulty, and to maximize your ability to succeed given the changing circumstances.

2008 Topics and Deadlines
June Issue on Labour Law: Works council in a multinational context, Copy due March 11
September Issue on Nondisclosure Agreements, Copy due June 10
December Issue on Intellectual Property, Copy due September 10

Author Contact
If you are interested in writing for European Briefings, please contact Kim Howard, editor in chief of the ACC Docket, at howard@acc.com, 202.293.4103 x320 or Maria Graff, director of international programs, at graff@acc.com, 202.493.4103 x302.