Procedural Aspects in Proceedings before the EU Courts
Jurisdiction | European Union |
Year | 2021 |
Author | Maja Lester |
Speaker
Maya Lester KC is recommended as a leading silk by the legal directories in six practice areas: Administrative & Public Law, Competition & European Law, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Public International Law and Sanctions. She is a member of the Bars of England & Ireland. She represents and advises hundreds of companies, individuals and government departments before the European and English courts (including on the UK Sanctions Act, the EU Blocking Regulation, sanctions contract clauses and investigations) and has acted in most of the leading cases, including Kadi II, Youssef, VTB, Tay Za, Central Bank of Iran, Sabra, Al-Assaad, NITC and IRISL.
Maya was a founder of the Human Rights Lawyers Association and undertakes regular pro bono and public interest work; she is on the legal panel of Law for Change which funds public interest litigation.
Topic
This presentation offers an in-depth and all-encompassing examination of the various procedural facets inherent in the legal proceedings before the distinguished EU Courts. It delves profoundly into the intricate intricacies of the jurisdictional powers wielded by two prominent institutions, namely the European General Court (EGC) and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
With meticulous detail, it elucidates the procedural rights that are not only fundamental but also integral during the phases of adopting and subsequently renewing individual restrictive measures. These rights, which underpin the principles of due process and fair proceedings, are crucial elements in upholding the tenets of justice within the legal framework of the European Union.
Moreover, the presentation ventures into the domain of emerging confidentiality issues, a dimension that has gained prominence in the contemporary legal landscape. It rigorously dissects the complexities surrounding the delicate balance between transparency and confidentiality, especially in cases involving sensitive matters. By addressing these issues head-on, the presentation provides a forward-looking perspective on how the EU Courts navigate and mediate such intricate matters while maintaining the integrity of the legal process.
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