AIJA Elections

From Thursday, 24 August 09:00 Rio de Janeiro time (14:00 CEST)

To Friday, 25 August 12:30 noon Rio de Janeiro time ( 17:30 CEST)

FOR AIJA MEMBERS

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AIJA members with voting rights can cast their votes through MyAIJA between 24 August 09:00 BRT (14:00 CEST) and 25 August 12:30 BRT (17:30 CEST)

Detailed instructions can be found on the MyAIJA home page.

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AIJA members can vote for…

AIJA First Vice-President

AIJA TREASURER

AIJA Executive Committee

From 24 August 09:00 BRT (14:00 CEST) onwards until 25 August 12:30 BRT (17:30 CEST), AIJA members will be able to vote electronically for the new Executive Committee members of AIJA. To present your candidacy to the AIJA Executive Committee, please fill out the application form, add your own signature as well as signatures of five other named individual members with voting rights, and send it to elections@aija.org by Tuesday 22 August 2023 at 18:00 Brazilian time BRT (23:00 CEST).

AIJA Executive Committee CANDIDATES

EVA INDRUCHOVA

Eva Indruchova,
Czech Bar Association,
Czech Republic

Eva Indruchova, member of AIJA since 2010, Eva has been actively involved in AIJA as member of the Organising Committee of AIJA Annual Congress in Prague in 2014, served as member of the Exective Committee in years 2014-2019 and as AIJA National Representative for Czech Republic in years 2020-2023. Eva also co-organised the Yog´AIJA during the AIJA Congress in Brussels in 2018 where she led the first ever AIJA yoga session. Eva is a lawyer, currently working as International Relations Consultant. Eva is also the Founder of Wellinlo – wellbeing of lawyers initiative and a yoga instructor.

GIACOMO PAILLI

Giacomo Pailli,
MPM Avvocati,
Italy

I am an attorney qualified in Italy and in the State of New York, specialized in international business law and litigation. Beside private practice, I research and teach comparative law at the University of Florence. I joined AIJA in 2015 at the AC in London and quickly sensed what a life-changing association it is, forming deep bonds with friends all around the world and enriching our personal and professional lives. In AIJA I helped organizing the 2018 Tax Seminar in Florence and more recently was a speaker at the 2023 HYC in Den Haag. I am happily married with Chiara and love playing music, cooking and the sea. Now, with your support, I wish to give back something to our one-of-a-kind association by joining the EC.

Luisa SAINT-DENIS

Luisa Saint-Denis,
kallan Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH,
Germany

My name is Luisa and I have been a member of AIJA for one year now. I am a lawyer at kallan in the Berlin office, specialising in Corporate/M&A and Real Estate. I am passionate about legal operations and constantly educate myself in this field. My goal is to make new contacts, exchange experiences and know-how and help shape the future of the legal profession. I am enthusiastic about AIJA and its mission and eager to engage more with the organisation.

FELIX BARTH

Felix Barth,
BARTH Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH,
Germany

Felix is a German attorney with expertise in estate planning, inheritance law, and international business law. Following tenure at a major German law firm and a boutique establishment, he embarked on an independent venture in 2018. His affiliation with AIJA commenced in 2015 at the Shanghai Seminar, a transformative experience that instilled in him a profound connection to the organisation. Through subsequent seminars and conferences, Felix came to realise the remarkable impact of AIJA – not only did it enhance his professional prospects, but it also facilitated the cultivation of global friendships. The joy of hosting guests in Germany and experiencing gracious hospitality abroad has been immensely rewarding. Engagements as a speaker (as seen in Lausanne and Recife) and his role as a moderator have provided substantial gratification. In his personal life, he is a father to two daughters and two bonus girls, and he is happily living with Kathi close to the Alps in the South of Germany. As he celebrates his 40th year, he senses a compelling desire to reciprocate to this exceptional association by becoming a part of the Executive Committee – a symbolic step reflecting his dedication to AIJA's unparalleled legacy.

Mariia Baranovych

Mariia Baranovych,
Amatin AG,
Switzerland

Currently I am a Partner, International Lawyer at Amatin AG law firm in Basel, Switzerland. I am also qualified as an attorney-at-law in Ukraine. I have been practicing law for over 16 years, both as a private practice lawyer and as in-house counsel (incl. as an acting Head of Legal) in a number of Swiss and Ukrainian firms. The main areas of my legal expertise include, inter alia, Life Sciences & Healthcare (incl. Pharma, Clinical trials, Medical Devices), Food & Beverage (incl. food supplements), Contract Law, Private International Law, Personal Data Protection, Anticorruption Compliance & Business Ethics, Antitrust & Competition Law, Distribution and Advertising / Promotion / Marketing, International Trade, Commercial Law. I am an author of over 80 publications on various legal issues and have also participated as a speaker at a number of international and local conferences. In 2016 I joined AIJA for the first time as a speaker at AIJA Conference “Litigating your distribution and agency contracts on an international scale” (Tel Aviv, Israel). At that time, I had no idea that this particular AIJA event would have a major impact on my future career. 6 years later, in 2022 (after Russia started the full-scale war against Ukraine) Martin Boos, a Partner at Amatin AG, a Swiss law firm, who was also a speaker at the same AIJA conference in 2016, invited me to move from Kyiv, Ukraine and join his law firm in Basel, Switzerland. AIJA is indeed a great organization with wonderful members. It makes a difference. Thus, I have a strong desire to contribute to the further development and prosperity of AIJA.

Jens Stadtmüller

Jens Stadtmüller,
Stadtmüller Dispute Consulting,
Germany

Jens is a litigation and arbitration lawyer with more than 15 years of experience as lawyer and partner in different well renowned law firms. He is the founder of Stadtmüller Dispute Consulting, a specialized law firm based in Mannheim in the south of Germany. Jens joined AIJA in 2019 and since then has served as a speaker and moderator on various topics. Recently, he was a member of the Organising Committee of the AIJA 2nd Annual Litigation Conference // 6th Annual T.R.A.D.E. Conference held in Munich, Germany in June 2023.

Bartosz Kuraś

Bartosz Kuraś,
Wolf Theiss,
Poland

Bartosz joined AIJA in 2020 and is actively participating in AIJA events, starting from Zurich, through Dubai, Krakow or Gothenburg, as well as Edinburgh and the Hauge, were he acted as a speaker and a moderator. He is a passionate member of Corporate and M&A Committee, Real Estate Committee as well as International Business Law Committee and is looking forward to further provide active contribution to AIJA. Bartosz is an M&A/corporate partner at WolfTheiss and has over 15 years of experience. He specialises in providing transactional advice on domestic and cross-border M&A matters and supports clients on an ongoing basis. He participated in a number of transactional matters, particularly involving purchase and sale of enterprises and elements of enterprises, as well as share deals. He is also active in the field of commercial contracts.

Clara Gordon

Clara Gordon,
Wolf Theiss,
Austria

Clara is a partner at Wolf Theiss in Vienna, Austria. She focuses on complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate structuring. She regularly advises large Austrian and international corporations as well as medium-sized companies and investment companies from a broad range of industries. Clara joined AIJA in 2017. She was National Representative of Austria from 2018 to 2020, and Co-Chair of the National Representatives Committee from 2020 to 2023.

Marcelo Rhenius

Marcelo Rhenius,
ALS Law Firm,
Brazil

I am Marcelo Rhenius, a compliance and criminal lawyer with over 20 years of experience. I am a member of AIJA since 2017 and have been an active member of the organization, serving as a member of the Organizing Committee for the Congress in Rio in 2023 and composing the AIJA jingle "We are AIJA, we are Carioca". I am passionate about the work of AIJA and believe that it is an important organization for young lawyers. I am committed to promoting the objectives of AIJA, including the protection of human rights, the development of the legal profession, and the recruitment of new members. If elected to the Executive Committee, I would bring my experience, energy, and enthusiasm to the role. I am confident that I can make a positive contribution to AIJA and help to ensure its continued success.

Manuel Alessandro Deamici

Manuel Alessandro Deamici,
Cocuzza & Avvocati,
Italy

Manuel is an Italian lawyer, senior associate at Cocuzza e Associati, where he is now head of the litigation department. He mainly deals with civil and commercial litigation. In particular, he defends Italian and multinational companies in ordinary proceedings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. He has been a member of the Milan Bar since 2016 and AIJA member since 201 and since then he has been speaker in various seminars and congress.

Michelle Lindholm

Michelle Lindholm,
Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law,
Switzerland

Michelle Lindholm is an associate and member of Pestalozzi's Litigation & Arbitration group in Zurich. Her main areas of practice are commercial litigation and arbitration, debt enforcement, insolvency and contract law. She regularly acts as counsel in complex domestic and international cases in a variety of industries. In addition, she supports arbitral tribunals as a legal secretary. Michelle joined AIJA in 2019. She was a session coordinator for the 2020 AIJA Annual Congress and transformed the session to a virtual format. Further, she was in the OC of the 2023 Davos Joint Winter Seminar and the 2023 2nd Annual Litigation Conference held in Munich.

Evin Durmaz

Evin Durmaz,
Monfrini Bitton Klein,
Switzerland

I am an associate specializing in asset recovery, business crime, and international insolvency at MONFRINI BITTON KLEIN, a boutique firm based in Geneva. I joined this esteemed association in 2021 during the Zurich congress and have since traveled to three continents to participate in various events. AIJA’s values, spirit, and most importantly, the wonderful people I have met over the years, are the main reasons for my candidacy. After participating in events as a speaker, being a member of the executive committee would offer me a great opportunity to take on a more active role within AIJA.

Ewoud van der Leek

Ewoud van der Leek,
Houthoff,
Netherlands

Ewoud is a senior associate at Houthoff in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. His practice focuses on the formation, structuring and regulation of investment funds. He served a 2-year term on the board of the Amsterdam Young Bar Association (approx. 3,500 members) and joined AIJA in 2021. He attended several AIJA conferences and is now ready to bring AIJA to a next level with his previous board experience. In his spare time, Ewoud enjoys playing tennis.

Caroline Fort

Caroline Fort,
Arendt & Medernach,
Luxembourg

I am a dual-qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Luxembourg and the State of New York. Currently, I am an associate within the Employment Law, Pensions, and Benefits practice of Arendt & Medernach in Luxembourg. My expertise lies in advising employers on various facets of the employment relationship: from providing advisory to handling litigation matters. I have been an engaged member of AIJA since 2021 and am actively contributing as a member of the organizing committee for the upcoming Luxembourg Half Year conference in November 2024. As I look to expand my involvement, being a member of the executive committee would provide an ideal platform for me to take on a more active role within this great association.

Marc Schamaun

Marc Schamaun,
MLL Legal,
Switzerland

Marc is an AIJA member since 2019. He is a Swiss lawyer and partner in the Corporate and M&A practice of MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep in Zurich. Marc has broad experience advising Swiss and foreign listed and private companies, private equity and venture capital funds, as well as family offices and start-ups in domestic and cross-border corporate, financial market and real-estate transactions, in particular M&A, strategic partnerships and investments (JV, VC and PE).

André Modesto Pinheiro

André Modesto Pinheiro,
Abreu Advogados,
Portugal

André Modesto Pinheiro is an associated partner in the Banking and Finance practice area. André Modesto Pinheiro has been developing his activity mainly within the areas of Banking and Financing and Venture Capital, with special focus in acquisition finance and real estate finance advising both national and international clients. During 2018, André worked in the Banking and Finance department of a London based law firm, as an International Associate, and gained significant expertise in the funds finance area. André Modesto Pinheiro started his professional career in 2010 at a Spanish leading law firm in Madrid. He was admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association in 2013.

Carsten Otto

Carsten Otto,
Wenger Plattner,
Switzerland

Carsten works as a Senior Associate in the business group Litigation and Arbitration of Wenger Plattner. He advises clients in Switzerland and abroad on corporate and commercial law disputes. Furthermore, he represents injured parties in complex white collar crime investigations. Carsten publishes regularly on topics of procedural and commercial law, and has experience in legal matters in Latin America, particularly in Brazil.

Anneloes Van Uhm

Anneloes Van Uhm,
Van Doorne,
Natherlands

Anneloes is a banking and finance lawyer at Van Doorne in Amsterdam the Netherlands. She has 12 years of experience advising lenders and borrowers in cross-border and domestic financing transactions, including leveraged finance, real estate finance and corporate lending. Anneloes is a very enthusiastic AIJA member who joined in 2022 and already participated in four events. She is ready and would be most pleased to join the executive committee to contribute to the success of AIJA. When she is not working or at an AIJA event, Anneloes loves to ski and to play tennis.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Extraordinary General Assembly of our association will be convened for the amendment of our Articles of Association (also known as Statutes or By-Laws). Please find here the proposed amended version of the Articles of the Association in English and French, along with the proxy form.

The first call to the Extraordinary General Assembly is scheduled for 4 August 2023. In case the quorum of 2/3 of individual members, required by the Articles of Association, would not be satisfied at the first Extraordinary General Assembly, a second Extraordinary General Assembly will be scheduled for 25 August 2023, the same date as the Ordinary General Assembly during our Annual Congress in Rio. You will all receive a specific second convening notice for that purpose in the presumed case the first meeting will not reach the required quorum.

E-voting

The commitment of each member is crucial to the success of the whole organisation. And nowhere is this more evident than during our annual elections.

Once a year at the Annual Congress, the General Assembly of Members is called to elect some members of two very important bodies for the management of AIJA: the Executive Committee and the Bureau. In previous years this had to be done on paper, in person. But early in 2016, when AIJA launched an extensive online survey, members called for a stronger and more effective participation in the life of the association and in particular an e-voting system.

AIJA welcomed e-voting for the first time in 2018 and due to its resounding success the Association has been using it since then.

How AIJA members can vote

Electronic voting is easy – AIJA members can vote from any location, on any device. Members will receive in advance a link where they can join and watch the General Assembly and then vote electronically.

If AIJA members are not available to vote electronically during the elections date, they can give a proxy to another member. Instructions are available on the MyAIJA member dashboard.

AIJA Elections

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