Baker & McKenzie
October 14, 2008
Baker & McKenzie Partner Spoke on Climate Change Issues at 2008 IBA
Conference
Buenos Aires, October 14, 2008 - Marcelo Slonimsky, Partner at Baker &
McKenzie in Buenos Aires, spoke at a panel on climate change at the
2008 International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference. The
Conference took place in Buenos Aires from October 12 through 17 and
was attended by over 4,000 lawyers from all over the world.
The session was hosted by the IBA Section on Energy, Environment,
Natural Resources, and Infrastructure Law. The topics discussed were
status of carbon markets and trends; the legal frameworks at the
international and domestic levels going forward; and legal issues
involved in carbon transactions.
Mr. Slonimsky made a presentation on the legal issues involved in
carbon transactions with a focus on Emission Reduction Purchase
Agreements (ERPAs). The IBA conference dedicated a whole day of
sessions to climate change issues. This shows the increasing interest
and role of business lawyers in this crucial problem. Mr. Slonimsky,
who is a member of the Global Climate Change Practice Group of the
Firm commented, "We are delighted that we were invited to participate
in this high-profile event. As market leaders in the climate change
industry our lawyers are able to shape the standards of the practice."
The session hosted as keynote speakers Mr. Beat Hess, the General
Counsel of Royal Dutch Shell, and Ms. Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger,
Director for the Montreal-based Center for International Sustainable
Development Law. Mr. Hess talked about the challenges posed to
businesses by the increasing demand of energy, and Ms. Cordonier
Segger provided her perspective on the complex international legal
framework on climate change.
For further information, please contact:
Marcelo Prekajac, Marketing Manager +54 11 5776 2389
marcelo.prekajac@bakernet.com.ar
