Day: 19 February 2019

Mr. Laurent Anselmi, Director of Judicial Services, recently took part in the opening of a seminar of the International Union of Lawyers (UIA) on the theme of “The importance of the European Court of Human Rights”.

The Director appeared alongside Bâtonnier Issouf Baadhio (Burkina Faso), President of the UIA and Me Régis Bergonzi, of the Monaco Bar, UIA representative to the Council of Europe and organiser of the event.

In his address, Mr. Anselmi focused on presenting the Monegasque judicial institution as a pivot of the rule of law, recalling that the Principality, in 1911, created the Supreme Court, the first truly constitutional jurisdiction in the world.

Referring to the difficulty and the sensitivity of the profession, he stressed that the lawyer is an essential player in the judicial process.

The Director also paid tribute to the memory of Mario Lana, lawyer at the Rome Bar, who disappeared three years ago and whose son, Anton Giulio Lana, member of the UIA, was present.

A historic and indefatigable promoter of human rights, Mr. Lana has notably distinguished himself in the “defence of the defence”, namely that of the lawyers unjustly persecuted or deprived of freedom because of their action in the service of the justice and law.

In a French-speaking but very cosmopolitan audience from all over Europe, the Maghreb and the Middle East, there was also the presence, during this opening session, of Brigitte Gamba-Gambarini, First President of the Court of Appeal, Sylvie Petit-Leclair, Attorney General, Françoise Carracha and Claire Gillois-Ghera, Counselors at the Court of Appeal, joined during the day, by Mrs. Françoise Barbier-Chassaing, President of the Court of First Instance, as well as members of the Bar of Monaco including the Bâtonniers Jean-Charles Gardetto and Alexis Marquet.

The Director then took part in the first part of the seminar devoted to the protection of the right to respect for property by the European Court of Human Rights, by presenting, in the framework of exchanges, a point of Monegasque legal view.

Launched in June 2018, under the auspices of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) by the RAMOGE Agreement, the photographic competition on the theme “Man and the Sea” has designated its laureates.

The jury, composed of a representative of the French Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity Transition, the Direction of Communication of the Monegasque Government and FIAP, deliberated and awarded, this year, the following prizes:

1st Prize: Caterina Bruzzone for his photo entitled “Questioni di Nervi”;
2nd Prize: Matei Cucu for his photo “Even cotylorhiza can be a model”;
3rd Prize: Jean Lou Ferretti for his photo “mid-air mid water Monaco”.

The RAMOGE agreement congratulates the laureates and thanks all the candidates for their participation and their creativity.

The award-winning photographs:

1st Prize: “The questions of Nervi” by Caterina Bruzzone – Nervi (Genoa Province)
This historic restaurant built in 1913, renovated in the 30’s, closed in 2012, left to the abandonment until today and currently Renovation course to accommodate a 4-star hotel, testifies to the waltz-hesitation between the sea and human occupation. This photo was chosen as the best shot for the beautiful effect it produces, in perfect coherence with the theme, and the excellent timing of the shooting.

2nd Prize: “Even cotylorhiza can be a model” Matei Cucu – Cape Taillat (south of the peninsula of Saint Tropez)

This picture shows that men return to the sea from time to time to pay tribute to him and listen to his stories, and that they happen to meet amazing characters, such as Cotylorhiza tuberculata, more commonly known as “jelly egg fried”. This photo is technically very successful and leaves a pleasant impression. One can only regret that, in the upper part, the fins were truncated.

3rd Prize: “Mid air mid-water Monaco” by Jean Lou Ferretti – Wall Coralligenous Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

The composition of this image is very balanced and responds perfectly to the theme by illustrating a junction point between the two worlds.

It is a conference that has excited the world’s leading financial professionals for more than 20 years, bringing together Wall Street’s most successful investors and thousands of financial experts to raise money for childhood cancer.

For the third consecutive year, and under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II, Monaco will host the Sohn Conference in June, welcoming some of Europe’s biggest hedge fund managers to the Monaco Yacht Club to inspire and share their expertise. The Sohn Conference formula has been so successful, it is now replicated in 11 cities across the globe including Hong Kong, London and New York.

Florence Tournier and Justin Hilbert, co-Chairs of Sohn Monaco, said they decided to bring the conference to the Principality after attending several events around the world and being inspired by their content and purpose.

“The Sohn Conference offers a unique approach to fundraising: connecting the financial community with an interest in philanthropy, to doctors and scientists. Driven by the idea of ‘investing for good’, it was the first investment conference that dedicated its proceeds to charity,” Florence told Monaco Life. “People come together for a day to raise money to move science forward. For 15 minutes each, financial luminaries deliver long ideas, short opportunities, market insight and investment strategies, while supporting Sohn’s ultimate mission to fight pediatric cancer.”

Each year, around 300,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. Despite increases in overall survival rates, paediatric cancer continues to be one of the most challenging diseases to treat. Sadly, 20% of paediatric cancer patients do not respond to therapy and ultimately die from their disease. Experts now know that current treatments developed for adults are particularly harsh on growing children, causing severe side effects. So there is a critical need to refine current therapeutic approaches for kids around the world.

“The generosity of the financial and business community has contributed to invaluable breakthroughs in the fight against pediatric cancer,” said Florence. “Funds raised by Sohn Monaco have supported local research and treatment projects with the University Hospital of Nice, French National Institute INSERM and the Innovative Therapies for Children with Cancer (ITCC) in Paris.”

The foundation was created following the death of talented Wall Street professional Ira Sohn, who passed away from cancer at the age of just 29. Since its launch in 1995, the events have raised more than $85 million for the foundation’s work.

Participants have access to exclusive insights and hedge fund tips, information that is only revealed at the SOHN conference. Events attract around 5,000 people each year.

“It’s an influential, emotional and exciting event with great networking opportunities,” said Florence, “the audience is made up of hedge fund and asset managers, family offices, banks and business professionals, all with an interest in investment, but they’re also here for an incredibly good philanthropic purpose.”

Sohn Conference Monaco speakers will be announced in the coming months. For more details, visit https://www.sohnconference.org/monaco/