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International Asbestos Litigation

Expert guidance to manage the global impact of claims

Introduction

The threat of asbestos claims around the world refuses to be quenched and the dramatic increase in class and collective claims is likely to fan the flames of costly and time-consuming litigation.

In the UK the EL ‘trigger’ litigation and the pleural plaques consultation have once again opened a Pandora’s box of what constitutes injury and when does coverage apply. This in turn is likely to lead to an escalation of claims in this country.

In the US, we will be taking an in-depth look at asbestos lobbying and litigation and discussing current trends and emerging issues.

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Event details


Date:

Tuesday 29 September 2009 - Wednesday 30 September 2009

Location:

Hilton on Park Lane
London, W1K 1BE

9 CPD
Hours

Benefits

Join our ‘dream team’ of leading international legal, medical and financial experts who will guide you through the morass of regulatory developments and influx of contradictory case law. They will be on hand to help you answer the following key questions:-

  • What will be the likely impact of the latest scientific developments on global claims trends?
  • How can corporate defendants mitigate their risk as claims increase?
  • Is hedge fund investment a viable alternative means of litigation funding?

Who Should Attend

  • Claimant and defence lawyers
  • Defendants and their counsel
  • In-house counsel and risk managers
  • Insurers, reinsurers and their advisers
  • Asbestos consultants
  • Investment/financial experts

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