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IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024

15 Sep - 20 Sep 2024

PALACIO DE CANAL 4, LEVEL E1

Session information

Transnational damages compensation cases and litigation funding

Tuesday 17 September (1615 - 1730)

PALACIO DE CANAL 4, LEVEL E1

Committee(s)

Negligence and Damages Committee (Lead)

Description

Recently, there has been an increase in cases related to damages incurred in underdeveloped countries that are being brought before European or US courts. A significant number of these cases rely on litigation funding. While litigation funding is allowed in many jurisdictions, it does carry certain risks and ethical concerns, particularly in the context of transnational damages claims. The purpose of this panel is to explore the potential and boundaries (if any) of litigation funding in transnational claims for damages compensation.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Davinia Cutajar	WH Partners, Ta' Xbiex, Malta; Membership Officer, Negligence and Damages Committee

Speakers

Veronica Esquivel-Patiño	Sanchez Devanny, Monterrey, Mexico
David Jandrasits	Schwärzler Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Alexander Karl	DORDA, Vienna, Austria
Carlos Martinez-Betanzos	Basham Ringe y Correa, Mexico City, Mexico
Fabio Trevisan	BSP, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg; Membership Officer, Litigation Committee

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