Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC Europe14:00 CET/13:00 GMT webinar/on-line
Please join ACC Europe and FratiniVergano for a discussion on international trade. The rules-based international trading system has come under threat and the ongoing ‘trade wars’ are threatening the stability and predictability of global trade flows. This session will provide corporate counsels with insights on the tools of trade that you should be aware of and can turn into opportunities for your business. The session will cover, inter alia, contract negotiation ‘watch-outs’, the relevant instruments of trade negotiations, dispute settlement, trade ‘retaliation’, duty suspension – and how to move quickly in order to minimise concerns and maximise opportunities.
The session will be facilitated by Paolo R. Vergano, Partner, and Dr. Tobias Dolle, Senior Associate, of FratiniVergano – European Lawyers www.fratinivergano.eu an international law firm with offices in Brussels and Singapore and comprehensive experience in international trade law, working with businesses, trade associations, Governments, public institutions, and international organisations.
More specifically, the webinar will focus on the following four key areas:
1) The realm of trade negotiations
Every day, trade negotiations take place and decisions are taken by negotiators and Governments. Trade negotiations and related decisions have significant impact on businesses and advocacy opportunities should be pursued.
2) International trade dispute settlement and its aftermath
Decisions following international trade dispute settlement t the WTO or in the context of bilateral or regional trade agreements, affect businesses, potentially much beyond the sector originally concerned by the dispute. The recent impairment of the WTO Appellate Body will likely add to the complexity of global trade disputes.
3) Unilateral trade measures
Governments are increasingly pursuing unilateral trade measures, provoking retaliation and circumventing existing rules and procedures. The world of trade has become increasingly unpredictable and businesses must react.
4) Opportunities for businesses
Trade law and policy also provides for dedicated opportunities (e.g., the possibility to request duty suspensions or safeguard measures), which constitute important tools for businesses to advance or protect their interests.