28th Annual Transnational Crime Conference
13 May - 15 May 2026
Session information
Breakout session one: How to prepare a trial: a comparative approach
Thursday 14 May (1600 - 1730)
Description
This session will explore various practical aspects relating to the preparation of a trial. More particularly, the panellists will delve into the differences between civil and common law jurisdictions and address issues such as the preparation of witnesses, the appointment of experts, the importance of oral pleadings, the composition of the court and the cross-examination strategies and techniques. of the world.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Laura Perkins | Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, Washington, Washington, USA; Treasurer, Business Crime Committee |
Speakers
| Massimo Chiasera | Baer & Karrer, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Filippo Ferri | Cagnola & Associati Studio Legale, Milan, Italy; Co-Chair, Business Crime Committee |
| Kenan Furlong | A&L Goodbody, Dublin, Ireland |
| Felix Ka-ho Ng | Haldanes , Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Secretary, Business Crime Committee |
| George Pyromallis LL.M. | George Pyromallis Law Firm, Athens, Greece; European Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Criminal Law Committee |
| Sabine Ten Doesschate | Sjöcrona van Stigt, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee |