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Chapters
ACC Europe
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.
For more information on chapter activities, please contact the chapter administrator or your country representatives.
Upcoming Events
EU Competition Law Update 2010
Sep 9, 2010
9:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Hotel St. Gotthard
Bahnhofstrasse 84
8021 Zurich
Switzerland
EU Competition Law Update 2010
Sep 14, 2010
9:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Baker & McKenzie
7th floor
Rue Pedro-Meylan, 5
1208 Geneva
Switzerland
Autumn Drinks Night
Sep 16, 2010
5:00 PM -
Inn the Park, St. James's Park
London, SW1A 2BJ
www. innthepark.com
Importing Products, Related Liability and Risk Prevention
Sep 30, 2010
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Hogan Lovells
6, avenue Kleber
Paris XVlème
Métro: Etoile
News
Curbing Those Long, Lucrative Hours
Jul 23, 2010 - Susan Hackett comments on the increase in demand for value-based billing within in-house legal departments.
A touch of Das: Orijit Das, Genpact Europe
Jul 19, 2010 - In his role as General Counsel, ACC Europe UK Country Representative Orijit Das has taken Genpact Europe from start-up status to a textbook success story.
Body Guard: Susie Flook, The Body Shop
Jul 12, 2010 - Body Shop GC Susie Flook discusses her goal to preserve the company’s founding principles.
Compensation Data for In-house Counsel
Jul 07, 2010 - Laurence Simon conducted a survey of more than 1900 in-house counsel to obtain salary and benefit information in key markets around the globe.
The E.U. Continues to Deny Attorney-Client Privilege to In-house Lawyers
Jul 02, 2010 - ACC's Susan Hackett comments on the EU Advocate General Kokott's decision on attorney-client privilege.
Litigation: Attorney-Client Privilege in Some Countries Doesn't Exist
Jun 14, 2010 - Read more about the latest developments in the Akzo Nobel Chemicals case and ACC’s efforts for privilege under EU law at www.insidecounsel.com.
ACC President Fred Krebs Shares Practice Tips Learned at the Annual Conference
Jun 08, 2010 - Strategic Risk Management: Art or Science? engaged our more than 250 participants with outstanding speakers from across Europe.
Danube Waves and Compliance
Jun 08, 2010 - Is it an art or a science - or even a little of both? This refers to the Strategic Risk Management, and therefore the theme of the 17th Annual Conference of ACC Europe.
ACC Conference Gets to Grips with Professional Privilege Bombshell
Jun 07, 2010 - James Swift highlights the hot topics discussed at ACC Europe's Annual Conference in Vienna.
The Change in Law Firm Billing
Apr 29, 2010 - European GC editor Patrick Wilkins interviews Fred Krebs about what roles the billable hour is playing on corporations' pay increase for legal advice.
Advocate General of EU Court of Justice Issues Opinion Against In-house Privilege in AKZO
Apr 29, 2010 - Advocate General Juliane Kokott issued an opinion that the Court in Akzo Nobel Chemicals Ltd v. EU should hold that legal professional privilege does not apply to communications with in-house lawyers.
Corporate Counsel Institute - Europe: An Interview with Fred Krebs
Apr 25, 2010 - In a video interview with Project Counsel, Fred Krebs discusses the permanent changes by which law departments do business, the ACC Value Challenge and ACC Value Index with Gregory P. Bufithis, founder & CEO, at Georgetown Law’s CCI in London.
Regulatory Challenges & Risk Management Lead the Agenda for Global Gathering of In-house Lawyers
Apr 07, 2010 - In-house counsel will gather in Vienna (30 May-1 June) ACC Europe's Annual Conference. With emphasis on mitigating risk & leadership, over 200 delegates will glean insight from industry experts.
Top In-house Counsel Recognized at the International Law Office Global Counsel Awards in Association with the ACC Europe
Mar 25, 2010 - ILO and ACC Europe hosted the third European Counsel Awards in London. The gala celebrated achievements of in-house counsel recognized by their peers as excelling in their chosen fields.
New ACC Research Hints at Upturn in In-House Recruitment Market in 2010
Mar 03, 2010 - The 10th Annual Cheif Legal Officer Survey indicates an uptick in hiring and recruiting for 2010, as well as a greater demand for alternative fee arrangements with law firms.
ACC Newsstand
Agreement on EU-Brazil short-stay visa waiver nears conclusion
Sep 02, 2010 -
Following two years of negotiations, the European Commission has adopted draft decisions regarding short-stay visa waiver agreements with Brazil for holders of ordinary passports and for holders ...
Competition law probe into marine insurance agreements
Sep 02, 2010 -
The European Commission issued a press release on 26 August 2010 announcing that it has commenced an investigation into marine insurance agreements by the Protection & Indemnity Clubs ('P&I Clubs') ...
Court of Justice rules on another AdWords case
Sep 02, 2010 -
In July, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on the case Protakabin Ltd and Portakabin BV v Primakabin BV in the Netherlands, which involved use of registered trade marks as sponsored ...
Digitisation and online accessibility of Europe’s cultural heritage
Sep 02, 2010 -
The Commission's Reflection Group on Digitisation, established in April 2010, has now launched its consultation and seeks views on how to boost the online presence of Europe's cultural heritage.
