IBA Annual Conference Seoul 2019

22 Sep - 27 Sep 2019

Room 327 C, Floor 3

Session information

Best practices in supply chain

Wednesday 25 September (1115 - 1230)

Room 327 C, Floor 3

Committee(s)

International Commerce and Distribution Committee (Lead)

Description

In recent years, internationally active companies have faced particular public scrutiny for the conduct of their suppliers in other parts of the world. Problematic working conditions, child and forced labour as well as corruption have made headlines and led to various litigations in different jurisdictions. It has become customary for companies to introduce codes of conduct for their suppliers into their contractual toolkit in order to address compliance risks in their supply chain and potentially resulting liability. Frequently, companies also include specific clauses in their supply agreements for this purpose. This session provides an overview over the practices currently used in various industries and discusses associated legal questions with a focus on sales and general contract law. The session is of interest to inhouse lawyers as well as attorneys in law firms.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Andre Kegels Kegels-Advocaten, Antwerp, Belgium; Chair, Supply Chain and Logistics Subcommittee

Speakers

Pascal Hachem Baer & Karrer, Zürich, Switzerland
Caroline O'Brien Astra Zeneca, Stockport, England
David Tiang Tiang & Partners, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR