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A conference presented by the IBA Taxation Section
7th Annual IBA Finance & Capital Markets Tax Conference29–30 January 2018 etc. venues Fenchurch Street, London, England
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• Update on European and US global developments
• Interest deductibility – recent developments
• Financing – current issues and trends
• MLI – impact on tax planning
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Tax administration and tax advisors
• Funds update
• Multinational corporations – tax directors panel
• Transfer pricing
• Financial institutions
• Debt workouts
• Alternative outbound financial and investment structuring for US companies in post BEPS market
• Impact of BEPS and anti-avoidance rules on non-European/US countries
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ProgrammeConference ChairJack Bernstein Aird & Berlis, Toronto
Organising CommitteeSandy Bhogal Mayer Brown, LondonFrancesco Capitta Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, Rome; Co-Chair, IBA Taxes CommitteeRaul-Angelo Papotti Chiomenti, Milan; Website Officer, IBA Individual Tax and Private Client CommitteeAlain Ranger Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, Montreal; Co-Chair, IBA Taxes CommitteeGordon Warnke KPMG, New York
• Bond issues – prospectus and tax representation• Listing of companies outside of home jurisdiction (mining
companies in Canada, UK, Fiat Chrysler, US inversion rules)• Crowdfunding• Notional interest regimes in Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy, Cyprus,
Switzerland and the Netherlands• US anti-abuse rules
Session ChairGuglielmo Maisto Maisto e Associati, Milan
SpeakersPaul Carman Chapman and Cutler, ChicagoJonathan Cooklin Davis Polk & Wardwell, LondonWerner Heyvaert Jones Day, BrusselsDean Kraus Stikeman Elliott, TorontoMark Leeds Mayer Brown, New YorkEric Wang Sullivan & Cromwell, London
ReporterLars Gläser Schindler Attorneys, Vienna
1130 – 1230
Mergers and acquisitions• Recent trends and transactions• Treaty shopping – new substance rules and principal purpose
test• M&A in Europe• CFC regimes with ATAD 1 and ATAD 2• Hybrid instruments – mismatch• UK hybrid rule• Out from under planning• Structuring private equity acquisitions – challenges after BEPS
and EU, financing, double tier structures, imported hybrid mismatches
• Spin off and public M&A• Impact of Brexit and US Tax Reform on inbound investments
Monday 29 January
0800 – 1800 Registration
0830 – 1000
Update on European and US global developments• Brexit: UK Repeal Bill – impact on cross-border investments and
financing• MLI – hybrid instruments and entities treaty shopping,
reservations and impact on existing treaties• EU – new directives (CRC rules, earnings stripping rules), ATAD 1
and ATAD 2• US – repatriation, territoriality and Trump tax reform• Comparison of US limitation of benefit treaty provisions and the
MLI
Session ChairStephen Edge Slaughter and May, London
SpeakersBernadette Accili LMS Studio Legale, MilanMargriet Lukkien Loyens & Loeff, Amsterdam; Corporate Counsel Forum Liaison Officer, IBA Taxes CommitteeEdward Wei Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, New York
ReporterMarcel R Jung FRORIEP, Zurich
1000 – 1030 Coffee/tea break
1030 – 1130
Financing – current issues and trends• Impact of BEPS on financing structures (eg, arbitration clause,
anti-avoidance hybrids)• Availability of debt and new non-bank lending funds,
modification of non-debt• ECB guidelines on leverage
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Monday continued
Session ChairSara Luder Slaughter and May, London
SpeakersGuillermo Canalejo Lasarte Uría Menéndez Abogados, Madrid; Conference Quality Officer, IBA Taxes CommitteeVictor Hollender Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, New YorkClemens Philipp Schindler Schindler Attorneys, ViennaBarbara Worndl Aird & Berlis, Toronto
ReporterDr Janusz Fiszer Gessel, Warsaw
1230 – 1330 Lunch
1330 – 1430
MLI – impact on tax planning• Financing structures• Holding companies• Intellectual property – patent boxes, royalty barrier• Impact on tax planning for US companies• Managing permanent establishment risk• Anti-abuse clauses (LoB clauses et al)
Session ChairFrancesco Capitta Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, Rome; Co-Chair, IBA Taxes Committee
SpeakersAilish Finnerty Arthur Cox, DublinReto Heuberger Homburger, Zurich; Scholarship Officer, IBA Taxes CommitteeJeffrey Trinklein Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LondonAyzo van Eysinga AKD, Luxembourg
ReporterPierre-Antoine Klethi Loyens & Loeff, London
1430 – 1500 Coffee/tea break
1500 – 1630
Interest deductibility – recent developments• BEPS Action 4 – interest barrier rule• EU – earnings stripping, anti-hybrids• UK – interest barrier rule• Limitation of group interest under regulation 385 IRC• Debt – equity characterisation, hybrid instruments
Session ChairChris Peters Willkie Farr & Gallagher, New York
SpeakersJessica Kemp Travers Smith, London
Peter Reinarz Bär & Karrer, ZurichJutta Schneider International and German Tax Law, Niddatal, Germany
ReporterAntti Lehtimaja Krogerus, Helsinki
1630 – 1830
Tax administration and tax advisors• Problems faced by tax administrations trying to administer
competitive tax systems in increasing hostile public environments• Reporting requirements and transparency (including CbCR,
mandatory disclosure of aggressive tax planning, responsibility of tax advisors, consequence of non-compliance of reporting requirements, protection of tax payer’s rights)
• Interaction between domestic anti-avoidance rules, tax treaty anti-abuse rules, EU directives and MLI
• Local and OECD promoted procedure of cooperation with tax authorities between authorities and companies to prepare the tax return and International Tax Audits
• Trends towards criminal remedies in attacking tax structures, consequences of the failure to prevent the facilitation of foreign tax evasion
• International tax dispute resolution (including MLI provisions as to disputes and arbitration, EU directive, treaty provisions)
• Update on state aid cases
Session ChairSam Kaywood Alston & Bird, Atlanta
SpeakersWalter H Boss Bratschi Wiederkehr & Buob, ZurichMichel Collet CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre, ParisHeather Gething Herbert Smith Freehills, LondonWilhelm Haarmann Linklaters, FrankfurtJonathan Schwarz Temple Tax Chambers, LondonCarol P Tello Eversheds Sutherland, Washington DC
ReporterFrédéric Epitaux Oberson Abels SA, Lausanne
1845 – 1930 Drinks receptionThe Banking Hall, 14 Cornhill, London EC3V 3ND
This event is open to all delegates and registered guests.
1930 Conference dinnerThe Banking Hall
Ticket price: £90
Entry is by ticket only. Subject to availability.
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Conference reception and dinner sponsor
Tuesday 30 January
0800 – 1800 Registration
0830 – 0930
Funds update• Fund formation• Carried interests• Impact of MLI on transparent entities• Impact of Brexit on funds• Impact of BEPS Action Plan 6• Holding company regimes, eg, UK, Luxembourg – substance,
principal purpose, LOB
Session ChairBrenda Coleman Ropes & Gray, London
SpeakersLars Jonsson Triton, LondonStuart Leblang Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, New YorkRebeca Rodriguez Martinez Cuatrecasas, MadridJean Schaffner Allen & Overy, Luxembourg
ReporterHarri Vehviläinen Hannes Snellman, Helsinki
0930 – 1030
Multinational corporations: tax directors panel• Group finance, cash pooling• Common reporting standards• Reporting requirements• Dividend repatriation• Trump proposals• Automatic exchange of rulings
Session ChairBarry J Quirke McDermott Will & Emery, Chicago
SpeakersMonica Cavallini Head of EMEA Group Taxation, FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, MilanStuart Chessman Vivendi, New YorkJan Martin Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LondonNicholas Wheadon Johnson & Johnson, Reading
ReporterSonja Caymaz TP Week, London
1030 – 1100 Coffee/tea break
1100 – 1200
Transfer pricing• Pricing methodologies including profit splits and latest OECD
guidance• Intercompany financing including debt capacity, cash pooling
and guarantees• Transfer pricing controversy and process including practical
experiences• The adoption into national laws and practice of BEPS Actions
8-10• Transfer pricing interface with diverted profits tax
Session ChairMurray Clayson Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, London
SpeakersPeter Blessing KPMG, New YorkPascal Hinny Lenz & Staehelin, ZurichBrian Lebowitz Alston & Bird, Washington DCRaul-Angelo Papotti Chiomenti, Milan; Young Lawyers’ Committee Liaison Officer, IBA Private Client Tax Committee
ReporterArnas Laurynas Quantera Global, London
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1400
Financial institutions• Bank regulatory equity requirements and impact on tax
treatment (eg, no withholding tax, impact on participation relief calculation)
• Relocation of banking services from UK to Ireland and the continent
• CFC requirements for financial services• Holding companies of banking group, including impact of CoCo
when calculating participation exemption• New OECD VAT cross-border guidance• Automatic exchange of information data storage• CbCR reporting and its implementation• Tax treatment of bank recoveries
Session ChairMichael Nordin Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich
SpeakersStefano M Ceccacci UniCredit Bank, MilanDaniel W Luchsinger Covington & Burling, Washington DCPeter Maher A&L Goodbody, DublinFederica Pitrone Intesa Sanpaolo, Milan
ReporterAndrew Cousins Duff & Phelps, London
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Tuesday continued
1400 – 1500
Debt workouts• Repayment of third party debt with debt (or equity) of other
affiliates• Intercompany loan restructuring• Guarantee issues• Cancellation of indebtedness considerations• Post-workout limitations on usage of net operating losses and
other tax attributes• Holder considerations
Session ChairGordon Warnke KPMG, New York
SpeakersAlbert Collado Garrigues, BarcelonaSean Finn Latham & Watkins, LondonStuart Goldring Weil Gotshal & Manges, New YorkSara Zablotney Kirkland & Ellis, New York
ReporterMichael J Fernando Jones Day, London
1500 – 1530 Coffee/tea break
1530 – 1630
Alternative outbound financial and investment structuring for US companies in post-BEPS market• Alternative structures for hybrids• US inversions• Potential impact of Trump proposals
Session ChairRom Watson Ropes & Gray, Boston
SpeakersSandy Bhogal Mayer Brown, LondonKlaus Sieker Flick Gocke Schaumburg, FrankfurtJan van den Tooren Hamelink & Van den Tooren, The Hague
ReporterAlessandro Minniti Gianni Origoni Grippo Cappelli & Partners, Rome
1630 – 1800
Impact of BEPS and anti-avoidance rules on non-European/US countriesThis panel will review any domestic legislation in response to BEPS. It will also indicate whether a country has or is planning to sign the MLI. It will review the impact on structuring financing and M&A on both inbound and outbound transactions.
Session ChairClaire Kennedy Bennett Jones, Toronto; Treasurer, IBA Taxes Committee
SpeakersAseem Chawla Phoenix Legal, New Delhi; Secretary, IBA Taxes CommitteePeter Ni Zhong Lun Law Firm, Shanghai; Membership Officer, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, IBA Taxes CommitteeRaquel Novais Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados, São PauloMonica Reyes Rodriguez Reyes Abogados Asociados, BogataAdrian Varrasso Minter Ellison, Melbourne
The IBA, its officers and staff accept no responsibility for any views expressed, presentations or materials produced by delegates or speakers at the Conference.
Continuing Professional Development/Continuing Legal Education
*The number of CPD/CLE hours available may vary depending on the rules applied by the members’ bar association/law society on time recording criteria.
For conference delegates from jurisdictions where CPD/CLE is mandatory, the IBA will provide a Certificate of Attendance for the conference. Subject to CPD/CLE requirements, this can be used by conference delegates to obtain the relevant number of hours’ accreditation.
A CPD/CLE Certificate of Attendance is available to conference delegates on request. Please ask at the IBA conference registration desk for information on how to obtain the certificate.
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InformationDate29–30 January 2018
Venueetc.venues Fenchurch Street8 Fenchurch PlaceLondon, EC3M 4PBEnglandTel: +44 (0)20 3735 2700
LanguageAll working sessions and conference materials will be in English.
How to registerRegister online by 24 January at www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf856.aspx and make payment by credit card, to avail of the ten per cent online registration discount or complete the attached registration form and return it to the Conference Department at the IBA together with your bank transfer/cheque payment. You should receive emailed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact [email protected].
FeesOnline registrations received:
on or before until 15 December 24 January
IBA/IFA member £510 £600
Non-member* £645 £735
Young lawyers (under 30 years) £385 £735
Academics/judges (full-time) £385 £735
Public lawyers £385 £735
Corporate counsel** £460 £735
Guest £35 £35
Conference dinner £90 £90
After 24 January registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office.
Hard copy registration forms and fees received:
on or before after 15 December 15 December
IBA/IFA member £565 £665
Non-member* £715 £815
Young lawyers (under 30 years) £425 £815
Academics/judges (full-time) £425 £815
Public lawyers £425 £815
Corporate counsel** £510 £815
Guest £35 £35
Conference dinner £90 £90
* By paying the non-member fee, we welcome you as a delegate member of the IBA for the year in which this conference is held, which entitles you to the following benefits:
1) Password access to certain parts of the IBA website. 2) Receipt of IBA E-news and access to online versions of IBA Global Insight.3) Pay the member rate for any subsequent conference registrations for
this calendar year.** A reduced rate is offered to IBA Corporate Group Members. Please
register online to obtain a 25 per cent discount on the IBA member fee.
If you would like to become a full or general member of the IBA, which includes membership of one committee or more – and inclusion in and access to our membership directory – we encourage you to do so now in order to register for this conference at the member rate. Full details of how to join can be found at www.ibanet.org.
A reduced rate is offered to lawyers who are over the age of 65, have been an IBA member for more than 20 years and are no longer practising law.
Full payment must be received in order to process your registration.
Fees include:• Attendance at all working sessions• Conference materials, including any available speakers’ papers
submitted to the IBA before 19 January.• Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website
(www.ibanet.org) approximately seven days prior to the conference• Access to mobile delegate search application • Lunch on Monday and Tuesday• Tea and coffee during breaks• Drinks reception on Monday• VAT at the current rate
Please note that registrations are not transferable.
Guest fees include:• Drinks reception on Monday
A guest must not be a member of the legal profession or seek to use the Conference as a business networking opportunity. Access to working sessions is not permitted for guests. Checks are made to ensure members of the legal profession are not registered as guests, if this is the case, registration will be refused unless the guest registers as a full delegate for the conference. Only registered guests (ie, those paying the guest fee) are eligible to participate in the social programme.
List of participantsIn order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be distributed at the conference, your registration form must be received by 24 January at the latest.
Mobile delegate search applicationAll registered delegates will receive a printed list of participants at the conference, however delegates are now also able to use the mobile delegate search. This application has been developed to aid networking by giving delegates instant access to an up-to-date list of their fellow attendees, and comes with the added benefit of a built-in messaging service. All registered delegates with an internet or Wi-Fi-enabled device will have access, using their IBA username and password. Simply visit: m.ibanet.org/conf856 Registration confirmation All documentation regarding your attendance at the conference can now be obtained from the IBA website. Upon receipt of your payment for the conference a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions on how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post.
Photography and filmingCertain sessions and/or social functions may be photographed and/or filmed and some of this content may be used for future IBA marketing materials, member communications, products or services. Should you have any concerns with regard to this, or do not wish to be featured in any of these materials please contact the IBA Marketing Department at [email protected].
Promotional literaturePlease note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the IBA Sponsorship Department at [email protected].
Payment of registration feesPounds sterling: by cheque drawn on a UK bank and in favour of the International Bar Association. Please send to: 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom.
OR by bank transfer to the IBA account number: 13270222 (Sort Code 56-00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB05NWBK56000313270222. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.
Euro: by cheque or bank draft, drawn on a euro zone bank and converted at the current rate of exchange and in favour of the International Bar Association.
OR by bank transfer to the IBA bank account number 550/00/06570631 (Sort Code 56-00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB58NWBK60721106570631. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.
Use the exchange rate prevailing at the time of registration.
US dollars: by cheque converted at the current rate of exchange and drawn on a US bank and in favour of the International Bar Association. Please send to: 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom.
OR by bank transfer to the IBA account number: 01286498 (Sort Code 56-00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom. SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB55NWBK60730101286498. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.
Use the exchange rate prevailing at the time of registration.
Online credit card payments: by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No other cards are accepted.
Please ensure that your name and ‘CON856LONDON’ appear on any transfer or draft.
No deductions or withholdingsAll fees payable to us by you in accordance with the terms contained in this ‘Information’ section shall be paid free and clear of all deductions or withholdings whatsoever.
If any deductions or withholdings are required by law to be made from any fees payable to us by you under the terms contained in this ‘Information’ section you shall pay such sum as will, after the deduction or withholding has been made, leave us with the same amount as we would have been entitled to receive in the absence of any such requirement to make a deduction or withholding.
If we obtain the benefit of any tax credit or other relief by reference to any such deductions or withholdings, then we shall repay to you such amount as, after such repayment has been made, will leave us in no worse position than we would have been had no such deductions or withholdings been required.
Conference sell-outsThe IBA places its conference in venues of a suitable size for the event; however there are times when our conferences may sell out. Should this happen, prospective delegates will be informed and a waiting list will operate. The waiting list will function on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, subject to receiving registered delegate cancellations. The IBA will not be liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by an individual who travels to the conference without a confirmed place at the event.
Cancellation of registrationIf cancellation is received in writing at the IBA office by 29 December, fees will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. Refunds will be made minus any monies owed to the IBA.
We regret that no refunds can be made after this date. Registrations received after 29 December will not be eligible for any refund of registration fees. Please note that NO exception will be made to this policy. Should you have difficulties in obtaining your visa and are not able to attend the conference this cancellation policy will still apply.
Provided you have cancelled your registration to attend an IBA conference in accordance with the terms of the ‘cancellation of registration’ clause included in the ‘Information’ section of the relevant conference programme, you must then confirm to us in writing at the IBA office as soon as possible but in no event later than one year (12 calendar months) from the date of any such conference all necessary details to enable any reimbursement owed to you to be paid. We regret that no refunds will be made after the date that is one year (12 calendar months) after the date of the relevant conference.
Travel arrangements and visasParticipants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. It is recommended that you check your visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate. We are unable to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application prior to receipt of your registration form and full payment of registration fees.
Please apply for your visa in good time.
The organisers may at any time, with or without giving notice, in their absolute discretion and without giving any reason, cancel or postpone the conference, change its venue or any of the other published particulars, or withdraw any invitation to attend. In any case, neither the organisers nor any of their officers, employees, agents, members or representatives shall be liable for any loss, liability, damage or expense suffered or incurred by any person, nor will they return any money paid to them in connection with the conference unless they are satisfied not only that the money in question remains under their control but also that the person who paid it has been unfairly prejudiced (as to which, decision shall be in their sole and unfettered discretion and, when announced, final and conclusive).
Hotel accommodationBelow is a list of hotels located near etc.venues Fenchurch Street. Please contact the hotel of your choice directly to find out rates, availability and to make your reservation.
Apex City of London Hotel
1 Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AXTel: +44 (0) 20 7666 1620www.apexhotels.co.uk/en.hotels.london/apex-city-of-london-hotel
Grange City Hotel
8-14 Copper’s Row, London, EC3N 2BQTel: +44 (0) 20 7863 3700www.grangehotels.com/hotels-london/grange-city
Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square
10 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4AJTel: +44 (0) 20 3297 9200www.fourseasons.com/tentrinity
hub by Premier Inn London Tower Bridge
28 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5ATTel: +44 (0) 871 527 9576www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/greater-london/london/hub-london-tower-bridge.html
Unauthorised Accommodation AgentsIt has been brought to our attention that there are multiple companies contacting past attendees, claiming to represent the IBA, offering ‘assistance’ with registration and hotel bookings.
They are operating by cold-calling and spamming companies whose names have appeared on previous List of Participants, Programmes and Sponsorship recognition. The only Accommodation Agent the IBA works with is Judy Lane ICS. Judy Lane ICS do not contact delegates on behalf of the IBA without delegates making initial contact. Please ignore any communication that does not come directly from the IBA or Judy Lane ICS.
Disabled accessetc.venues Fenchurch Street is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance. Social programme
Monday 29 January
1845 – 1930 Drinks receptionThe Banking Hall, 14 Cornhill, London EC3V 3ND
1930 Conference dinner The Banking Hall
Ticket price: £90
Entry is by ticket only.
Social event ticket reservations cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been received before 23 January, subject to availability.
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Registration form
7th Annual IBA Finance & Capital Markets Tax Conference
29–30 January 2018, etc.venues Fenchurch Street, London, England
Please read the ‘Information’ section before completing this form and return it together with your bank transfer or cheque to the Conference Department at the address overleaf.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.IBANET.ORG/CONFERENCES/CONF856.ASPX TO MAKE IMMEDIATE AND SECURE PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD AND OBTAIN A 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON THE FEES BELOW
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HARD COPY REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEES RECEIVED: on or before 15 December after 15 December amount payable
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Young lawyers (under 30 years) £425 £815 £
Academics/judges (full-time) £425 £815 £
Public lawyers £425 £815 £
Corporate counsel** £510 £815 £
Guest £35 £35 £
SOCIAL FUNCTION
Conference dinner Number of tickets __________ @ £90 £
One dinner ticket for each delegate and registered guest is permitted.Social function ticket reservations are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been received before 23 January.
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00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208
Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN
GB05NWBK56000313270222. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.
Euro: by cheque or bank draft, drawn on a euro zone bank and converted at the
current rate of exchange and in favour of the International Bar Association.
OR by bank transfer to the IBA bank account number 550/00/06570631 (Sort Code
56-00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch,
208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L,
IBAN GB58NWBK60721106570631. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.
[[Use the exchange rate prevailing at the time of registration.]]
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St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom.
OR by bank transfer to the IBA account number: 01286498 (Sort Code 56-
00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208
Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom. SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN
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The 2018 IBA Annual Conference will be held in Rome, the Eternal City. Founded nearly 3,000 years ago, the city is renowned for its ancient ruins, classical architecture, renaissance palazzos and baroque fountains. Rome is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and will provide an elegant backdrop for the IBA Annual Conference.
Modern Rome is a major international business destination. It is the seat of the Italian government and the economy is dominated by services, IT, aerospace, defence and telecommunications companies, research, tourism, construction and banking. The city hosts the head offices of the vast majority of major Italian companies, as well as the headquarters of three of the world’s 100 largest companies, Enel, Eni and Telecom Italia.
As the saying goes, ‘all roads lead to Rome’ and it will indeed bring together delegates from all over the world for the largest and most prestigious event for international lawyers, providing an abundance of business and networking opportunities, not to mention the chance to explore one of the most fascinating cities on Earth.
WHAT WILL ROME 2018 OFFER YOU?• Gain up-to-date knowledge of the key developments in your area
of law which you can put into practice straight away
• Access to the world’s best networking and business development event for lawyers – attracting over 6,000 individuals representing over 2,700 law firms, corporations, governments and regulators from over 130 jurisdictions
• Build invaluable international connections with leading practitioners worldwide, enabling you to win more work and referrals
• Increase your profile in the international legal world
• Hear from leading international figures, including officials from the government and multilateral institutions, general counsel and experts from across all practice areas and continents
• Acquire a greater knowledge of the role of law in society
• Be part of the debate on the future of the lawTO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST:
Visit: www.ibanet.org/Form/IBA2018Rome.aspx
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The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations, law firms and law societies. The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. It has a membership of more than 80,000 individual lawyers and more than 190 bar associations and law societies spanning over 160 countries.
Grouped into two divisions – the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division – the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables and interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of law around the globe. Additionally, the IBA’s world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development a network building opportunities for international legal practitioners, senior business professionals, regulators and government officials.
Taxes Committee overviewThe IBA’s widely respected and very active Taxes Committee offers its members access to the highest quality technical, practical and professional tax expertise to assist in understanding and finding solutions to international tax issues and concerns. It also encourages interface between international tax specialists and promotes the building of networks among tax lawyers worldwide to assist them in better serving the interests of their clients. The committee is divided informally into four practice group areas: Income Taxes, Other Taxes, Tax Litigation and Employee Benefits.
Members are encouraged to contribute to the committee newsletter which is published two to three times per year and to present papers at committee conferences and seminars. The committee also offers tax executives a forum, in its Tax Executives group, to exchange expertise and skills with their colleagues in industry on topics of special interest
Contact informationInternational Bar Association4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7842 0090 Fax: +44 (0)20 7842 0091Email: [email protected] www.ibanet.org
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Paul D. [email protected] ■ +1 312 845 3443
Paul focuses his practice on structuring tax consequences of finance and investment transactions and investment vehicles. Paul is an IBA member.
Attorney Advertising Material.
Charlotte Chicago New York Salt Lake City San Francisco Washington, DC chapman.com
US Counsel for Cross-Border FinanceChapman and Cutler LLP is one of the largest law firms in the United States dedicated to a financial services practice. We understand the evolving needs of financial services clients and skillfully combine legal acumen with business and market insight as we translate complex laws and regulations into practice advice.
Tax ExperienceWhen structuring cross-border transactions, our tax attorneys are familiar with foreign tax laws and understand the need to balance US and foreign tax law requirements, including negotiation of tax indemnity and other tax-oriented provisions.
■ US tax issues in cross-border finance and business operations
■ US taxation of domestic businesses abroad ■ US taxation of foreign businesses in the US ■ Pass-through structures for US tax purposes ■ Domestic and international not-for-profit and
501(c)(3) organization tax issues ■ Treaty interpretation ■ Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act issues ■ Offshore fund tax issues
Transaction ExperienceChapman has industry-leading practices in bank lending, structured finance and securitization, public finance, lease finance, private placement of debt securities, registered investment company funds, and bankruptcy and restructuring and regularly advises clients engaged in cross-border financial transactions.
■ Commercial Lending ■ Distressed Investments ■ Alternative Investments ■ Cross-Border Institutional Private Placements ■ Mergers and Acquisitions ■ Private Equity ■ Lease Finance ■ Ex-Im Bank Finance ■ High Net Worth Asset-Based Lending
Craig [email protected] ■ +1 212 655 2552
Craig advises clients on a broad range of U.S. tax issues, such as the taxation of capital markets transactions; cross-border financing; and FATCA.
Proud Sponsor
7th Annual
IBA Finance & Capital Markets Tax Conference
Patrick B. [email protected] ■ +1 212 655 2506
Patrick focuses his practice on structured finance and derivative products, encompassing virtually all of the CLO market.
Catherine Rossouw [email protected] ■ +1 212 655 2536
Cathy concentrates her practice on advising hedge fund and bank clients in private equity and lending transactions, including distressed investing and lender equity kickers.
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• Country-by-country analysis, including BEPS Tracker and VAT Navigator
• Targeted news and analysis
• International Tax Developments Tracker
• Practitioner-developed tools and resources
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0117 JO-22572
Comprehensive.Intuitive. Practical.
Understand all the shades of gray.
Across borders. Around the globe.Tax law isn’t black and white.
JO24719
Maisto e Associati is an independent Italian law firm specialised in tax law. Established in 1991 by lawyers with many years of experience in the field, Maisto e Associati has grown consistently in size and reputation and now has more than 40 professionals. With a proven
track record in tackling even the most complex cases, clients receive the benefit of years of experience combined with customized care and advice to the highest standard.
The firm as a whole and several partners individually have been consistently ranked for several years by independent researchers as tier 1 in the Italian tax scene (Chambers & Partners; The Legal 500; International Tax Review, World Tax). The firm was awarded as the best law firm in Europe for tackling cases before the European Court of Justice in direct tax matters (2011 International Tax Review Award “ECJ Firm of the Year – Direct Tax”).
Tax for M&A and corporate restructuring
Corporate and group taxation
Taxation of financial instruments
Real estate taxation
Tax planning for high net worth individuals
International and EU tax law
Transfer pricing
Tax litigation
Employee remuneration
VAT
Piazza F. Meda, 520121 Milanot +39 02.776931f +39 [email protected]
Piazza D’Aracoeli, 100186 Romat +39 06.45441410f +39 [email protected]
2,Throgmorton AvenueLondon EC2N 2DGt +44 (0)20.73740299f +44 (0)[email protected]
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