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A conference presented by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

6th Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference: Unified Asia

27 February – 1 March 2019, Hotel New Otani, Tokyo, Japan

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• Shall we arbitrate or mediate, and where?

• Cryptocurrency at the crossroads

• Mergers and acquisitions in unified Asia

• Antitrust in Asia – increased risks, greater convergence?

• Going international – foreign offices and/or international alliances for Asian law firms

• Insolvency/restructuring

• Business and human rights – local and global trends and future of legal practice

• Asia in the crosshairs of a new world trading system

• Collaboration of lawyers/law firms and bar associations in their jurisdiction

• Can litigation keep pace with the rise of machines?

• Internal and external counsel – helping each other drive business forward

• Investing and financing in property and infrastructure projects in the Asia Pacific region, from both an investor’s and target’s perspective

• Deferred prosecution agreements: a game changer for corporates in Asia Pacific and beyond

• Tax havens: is there a case for their continued existence?

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ProgrammeConference Co-ChairsShin Fukuoka Nishimura & Asahi, TokyoHideaki Roy Umetsu Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Tokyo; Secretary, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

Organising CommitteeSunil Abraham Cecil Abraham & Partners, Kuala Lumpur; Council Member, IBA Legal Practice DivisionAmeera Ashraf WongPartnership, Singapore; LPD Representative, IBA Section on Public and Professional InterestPeter Bartlett Minter Ellison, Melbourne; Vice Chair, IBA Legal Practice DivisionClare Corke Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Brisbane; Vice Chair, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumDinesh Dhillon Allen & Gledhill, Singapore; Newsletter Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumCameron Ford Rio Tinto, SingaporeYoshimasa Furuta Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, TokyoSatyajit Gupta Star India, Mumbai; India Contact Group Liaison, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumAkil Hirani Majmudar & Partners, Mumbai; Co-Chair, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumSun Hee Kim Yulchon, Seoul; Website Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumMangyo Kinoshita Southgate, Tokyo; Treasurer, IBA Pro Bono CommitteeDavid Dali Liu JunHe, Shanghai; Chair, Project Finance Subcommitte, IBA Banking Law Committee Ryo Okubo Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, New York; Co-Chair, Reorganisation and Workouts Subcommittee, IBA Insolvency SectionPreetha Pillai Skrine, Kuala Lumpur; Litigation Liaison Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumTakashi Toichi TMI Associates, Tokyo; Conference Coordinator Asia Pacific, IBA Corporate and M&A Law CommitteeRamesh Vaidyanathan Advaya Legal, Mumbai; Treasurer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumSky Yang Bae Kim & Lee, Seoul; Co-Chair, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

Host CommitteeAlan Cannon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, TokyoToshio Dokei White & Case, TokyoJesse Gillespie Morrison & Foerster, TokyoJon Gray Davis Polk & Wardwell, TokyoNaoki Hieda Ushijima & Partners, TokyoHirotaka Honda Honda Law Office, Tokyo; Asia Pacific Regional Liaison Officer, IBA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Law CommitteeShigeji Ishiguro Oguri & Ishiguro Law Office, NagoyaOsamu Ito Allen & Overy, TokyoAyako Kanamaru Oh-Ebashi and Partners, TokyoTatsu Katayama Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, TokyoTakeo Kosugi Matsuo & Kosugi, TokyoYasuyuki Kuribayashi City-Yuwa Partners, TokyoYuto Matsumura Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Tokyo; Conference Quality Officer, IBA Corporate and M&A Law CommitteeYoshiaki Muto Baker & McKenzie, TokyoMikiko Otani Otani & Partners, Tokyo; Member, IBA Women Lawyers’ Interest Group Advisory BoardDamien Roberts Herbert Smith Freehills, TokyoAsa Shinkawa Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo; Vice Chair, Public Company Practice and Regulation Subcommittee, IBA Securities Law CommitteeFumihide Sugimoto Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, TokyoShinichi Sugiyama Harago & Partners Law Offices, TokyoIsomi Suzuki Koga & Partners, ToykoYuri Suzuki Atsumi & Sakai, TokyoTatsuhiro Takahara TMI Associates, TokyoKimitoshi Yabuki Yabuki Law Offices, Tokyo; Vice Chair, IBA Bar Issues Commission

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Wednesday 27 February

1830 – 2030 Welcome receptionPALAZZO Room, Hotel New Otani4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578, Japan

This event is open to all delegates and registered guests.

Thursday 28 February

0800 – 1800 Registration

0915 – 0925 Opening remarks Shin Fukuoka Nishimura & Asahi, TokyoHideaki Roy Umetsu Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Tokyo; Secretary, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

0925 – 0950 Welcome remarks Peter Bartlett Minter Ellison, Melbourne; Vice Chair, IBA Legal Practice DivisionHoracio Bernardes-Neto Motta Fernandes Advogados, São Paulo; IBA PresidentYutaro Kikuchi President, Japan Federation of Bar Associations, Tokyo

0950 – 1000 Special welcome address Ministry of Justice of Japan (invited)

1000 – 1130 Plenary session 1

Shall we arbitrate or mediate, and where?

Arbitration and mediation have long been an important dispute resolution mechanism for a variety of international business disputes. A number of Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are very active in promoting international arbitration and mediation. Further, some jurisdictions also promote “international commercial court”. Although Japan has not traditionally been viewed as a significant proponent of international arbitration and mediation, this is quickly changing. In June 2017, the Japanese Government published its policy to develop a foundation to activate international arbitration. In February 2018, the Japan International Dispute Resolution Centre, or JIDRC, was incorporated, which

began operating their state-of-the-art permanent arbitration facilities in Osaka in May 2018. The JIDRC plans to launch similar facilities in Tokyo by March 2020. Additionally, the Japan International Mediation Centre-Kyoto, or JIMC-Kyoto, became available to the global mediation community in September 2018.

In light of recent developments in various Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, the panel will discuss the strategic considerations to be paid in adjudicating international business disputes, including the right choice of seat and venue for litigation, arbitration and/or mediation. As arbitration and mediation is an increasingly preferred method of dispute resolution in regards to international commercial and financial matters, this plenary session is recommended to all of participants.

Session ChairsAkira Kawamura Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, Tokyo; IBA Honorary Life Member of Council and AssociationDavid W Rivkin Debevoise & Plimpton, New York; IBA Honorary Life Member of Council and Association

PanellistsMasato Dogauchi Director, Japan Commercial Arbitration Association, Tokyo Mingchao Fan Director, International Chamber of Commerce ADR & Mediation, ShanghaiSue Hyun Lim Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, SeoulVinayak Pradhan Acting Director, Asian International Arbitration Centre, Kuala LumpurJustice Sir Bernard Rix International Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court, Singapore

1130 – 1150 Coffee/tea break

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Thursday continued

1150 – 1320 Breakout session 1A

Cryptocurrency at the crossroads The Fourth Industrial Revolution is under way. The next 20 years will be a time of upheaval. Old patterns of human endeavour and commerce will vanish as new technologies and business models such as artificial intelligence, super-connectivity, Internet of Things, new energy, gig economy – take over. This session will focus on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, potentially the gearbox for much of the “New Order”.

Will cryptocurrency turn out to be paradigm-shifting? Our panel will survey the regulatory and policy landscape for cryptocurrency and crypto trading around the region, with comparison to the United States and European Union. Among the patterns and trends to be covered, we will consider crypto transactional structuring in the context of general securities regulation, and look at the impact of Anti-Money Laundering rules and other banking constraints. Aspects will include cross-jurisdictional trading, tax issues, and controversies surrounding Initial Coin Offerings.

Session ChairSky Yang Bae Kim & Lee, Seoul; Co-Chair, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

PanellistsZiHui Gu Enlighten Law Group, TaipeiMatthias Kuert CMS, ZurichMasakazu Masujima Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, TokyoRamiro Rodriguez Duane Morris & Selvam, SingaporeBenjamin Sauter Kobre & Kim, New York

1150 – 1320 Breakout session 1B

Mergers and acquisitions in unified AsiaAs per market surveys, deal-making activity involving Asia Pacific grew significantly in 2018. China and India M&A demonstrated strong growth, including mega deals above US$ 1b in size. Outbound deals also showed good growth after a slow period in 2017. The year demonstrates a deal ticker that has been snaking upwards as Asia delivers on the unbelievable growth rates predicted. The strength of the strong M&A activity lies partially on the massive consumer base which has hitherto been untapped. The panel composed of lawyers from across Asia will discuss trends, issues and sentiments across geographies. The discussion will be driven and supported by a brief introduction and a few discussion themes:• What sectors/industries and type of transactions are you seeing

increasing activity?• What legal issues, including regulatory and other governmental

related issues, are impacting M&A in your jurisdictions?• What are the experiences for Asian investors acquiring assets/

targets outside Asia?

Session ChairsSatyajit Gupta Star India, Mumbai; India Contact Group Liaison, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumTakashi Toichi TMI Associates, Tokyo; Conference Coordinator Asia Pacific, IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee

PanellistsDavid Patrick Eich Kirkland & Ellis, Hong Kong SARHanim Hamzah ZICOLAW, Singapore; Vice-Chair, IBA Law Firm Management CommitteeWai King Ng WongPartnership, SingaporeKaye Yoshino Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, Tokyo

1320 – 1440 Lunch


Antitrust in Asia – increased risks, greater convergence? These days, companies are dealing with numerous investigations in antitrust matters and competing information requests in merger cases by multiple antitrust authorities in the region. The session focuses on new regimes and more established ones that have adopted competition law and examines the differences in practices and substantive law in these jurisdictions. For companies and practitioners alike, this raises the question of whether we are witnessing the birth of an ever expanding universe of individual antitrust environments or whether the forces of convergence will result in a common approach to antitrust enforcement. Should individuality or conformity prevail?

Aimed at general practitioners just as much as those who specialise in the field, panellists in this session will discuss the current state of antitrust play in various Asian jurisdictions to see where we stand but also to discuss where the state of antitrust regulation is headed in these jurisdictions. The aim of the session is to create awareness, exchange experiences and foster the ability of participants to advocate for sound antitrust rules and procedures in Asia.

Session ChairsMichael Reynolds Allen & Overy, Brussels; IBA Honorary Life Member of Council and AssociationMarc Reysen RCAA, Frankfurt; Co-Chair, IBA Antitrust Section

PanellistsAmeera Ashraf WongPartnership, Singapore; LPD Representative, IBA Section on Public and Professional InterestRachelle M. Diaz PJS Law, MakatiSebastien Evrard Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Hong Kong SARTsuyoshi Ikeda Ikeda & Someya, Tokyo ; Asia Pacific Region Liaison Officer, IBA Antitrust Section

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Thursday continued


Going international – foreign offices and/or international alliances for Asian law firmsBased on the recent developments in Japan this session will analyse practical experiences, clients’ needs and best practice for law firms in Asia to expand internationally. The panellists will discuss the different forms of international expansion, which is opening foreign offices, joining a regional or international network or seek a merger with a foreign firm. With the panel composed of private practitioners from Australia, China, England, Germany, India and Japan and with the participation of the general manager of the legal department of a large business enterprise based in Japan the attendants will have a solid basis for developing the strategy for their own firms regarding the internationalisation of their practices.

The panellists will also address the impact of the internationalisation of Asian firms in the host countries both from the perspective of the expanding firm and from the point of view of the local legal community. Should the foreign offices practice local law or should they rather be organised as representative offices? In this context financial planning and expectations of the partners of the expanding firm regarding the results of such projects will also be discussed.

Session ChairsHermann Knott Andersen Tax & Legal, Cologne; PPID/SPPI Representative, IBA Legal Practice DivisionRamesh Vaidyanathan Advaya Legal, Mumbai; Treasurer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

PanellistsPeter Bartlett Minter Ellison, Melbourne; Vice Chair, IBA Legal Practice DivisionAlex Hao JunHe, New YorkJohn Maxwell Linklaters, TokyoYoshiyuki Nojima General Manager, Mitsubishi, TokyoAsa Shinkawa Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo; Vice Chair, Public Company Practice and Regulation Subcommittee, IBA Securities Law CommitteeTomohiro Tohyama TMI Associates, Tokyo



Insolvency/restructuringWith the rate of economic globalisation, we now face more and more large cross-border insolvency cases. In an insolvency situation that involves creditors from several jurisdictions, it is important for a country to have clear rules for handling the assets and liabilities of debtors and settling rights and obligations between creditors and debtors, as well as systems to allow speedy recovery and restructuring, which would strengthen the credibility and, ultimately, economic competitiveness of a country. Recently, countries in the Asia Pacific area have developed and amended their insolvency legal systems by adjusting the balance between the protection of creditors and that of debtors, and/or attempting to improve the speed and flexibility of restructuring.

In this session, each panellist will report on and discuss the update of recent legal reforms and practices in each jurisdiction, analysing from the view point of, among others: (1) protection and involvement of trade creditors and financial creditors; (2) the player who leads the proceedings and its power and role thereunder (ie, creditors leading the proceedings versus court/

debtor leading the proceedings); and (3) how much/often such proceedings have been used. Further, each panellist is to provide an update on the latest major insolvency cases in each jurisdiction.

Session ChairMichihiro Mori Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo

PanellistsGeread Dooley Minter Ellison, SydneyPooja Mahajan Chandhiok & Mahajan, New DelhiNafisa Nihmat Zhong Lun Law Firm, BeijingTomohiro Okawa Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, TokyoChiyong Rim Kim & Chang, SeoulManoj Pilay Sandrasegara WongPartnership, Singapore


Business and human rights – local and global trends and future of legal practice Since the adoption of the United Nation Guiding Principle on Business and Human Rights in 2011, the legal practice of business and human rights has developed dramatically. Global businesses expect their external legal counsel not only to be aware of emerging laws and guidelines but also how to implement international best practice. As law and practice develops, legal counsel must also be able to guide businesses through an emerging legal, financial and reputation risk landscape, for example, related to litigation, shareholders, investor relations, contracting partners and transnational civil society advocacy. Increasingly, Business and Human Rights is no longer a nice-to-have but a key component of effective legal risk management.In developing a National Action Plan Japan initiated a national baseline assessment in March 2018. The Japanese government is trying to involve multiple stakeholders in the process, including the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, and is facing various challenges and opportunities. In a climate of increasing awareness of business’s accountability to the community and stakeholders, Australia is also actively moving towards implementing modern slavery laws, embracing a reporting model similar to the UK and following trends in other Asia Pacific jurisdictions like Hong Kong.

The panellists will discuss developments in this field in various jurisdictions, current trends, and how legal practice will further evolve in response to client’s needs and a fast-changing global landscape.

Session ChairsHideaki Roy Umetsu Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Tokyo; Secretary, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumJohn Wilson John Wilson Partners, Colombo; Co-Chair, IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee

PanellistsEdmund Bon AmerBon, Kuala LumpurGeraldine Johns-Putra Minter Ellison, MelbourneEmi Omura Vanguard Lawyers Tokyo, Tokyo

1920 – 2120 Conference dinner cruiseTokyo Bay Cruise Vingt Et Un1-12-2 Kaigan, Minato-ku 105-0022, Tokyo

Ticket price: US$95

This event is open to delegates and registered guests who indicated their attendance at the time of Conference registration.

Return transport will be provided from the Hotel New Otani to the dinner venue.

Friday 1 March

0800 – 1800 Registration

0930 – 1100 Plenary session 2

Asia in the crosshairs of a new world trading system Since the Trump administration took power in January 2017, the world has witnessed the most tumultuous period in international trade in decades. Settled expectations have been upended, and countries around the world are now being forced to reconsider their overall trade policies.

The region most affected by these developments is Asia. The United States’ decision to withdraw from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), followed by the demand for renegotiation of The United States–Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) to accommodate US concerns about automotive trade, culminating with the imposition of tariffs on billion in imports from China all demonstrate a clear intention by the Trump administration to reduce liberalisation of US-Asia trade. Asia has responded to these attacks by advancing its own trade agreements, in particular the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership – in essence, the TPP minus the US – as well as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Asian countries have also responded with vigorous challenges before the World Trade Organisation to some of the measures. But even though Asian countries and companies have been diversifying and exploring other alternatives, including stronger relationships with Western economies other than the US, the fact remains that these recent developments have fundamentally ended ‘business as usual’ around the world.

Our panel with be addressing these issues, and will also discuss the following questions:• What do these changes mean for businesses dependent on

trade in goods both outside of Asia, and also within the Asia region?

• How can companies protect their supply chains from further disruptions?

• What legal mechanisms are available to counsel to help protect their clients’ interests, and what strategies are likely to be most effective in helping them achieve these ends?

• How do these changes affect companies’ compliance activities, and do they raise new risks?

Session ChairsChristopher Cochlin Cassidy Levy Kent, OttawaEric Emerson Steptoe + Johnson, Washington DC; Co-Chair, IBA International Trade and Customs Law Committee

PanellistsKala Anandarajah Rajah & Tann, SingaporeTakahiro Ikawa Fujitsu, TokyoYoungjin Jung Kim & Chang, Seoul; Working Group Officer, IBA Antitrust SectionKazumochi Kometani General Counsel, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, TokyoDavid Tang JunHe, Beijing



Collaboration of lawyers/law firms and bar associations in their jurisdictionBusiness lawyers and law firms often do not have intimate relationships with bar associations because their business law do not require assistance from them. On the other hand, they are obligated to comply with rules of the bar that, in their view, sometimes constitute obstacles to their business law practice. However, independence of lawyers and lawyers’ rights are protected by efforts of the bars and the bars also have worked to enhance their members’ international activities such as foreign lawyers activities in different jurisdictions. Such collaboration between lawyers/law firms and the bar associations would be necessary for both enhancement of rule of law and business activities. This session will discuss which activities both parties can collaborate.

Session ChairsSteven Richman Clark Hill, Princeton; Officer, IBA Bar Issues CommissionKimitoshi Yabuki Yabuki Law Offices, Tokyo; Vice Chair, IBA Bar Issues Commission

PanellistsFiona McLeod Former President, Law Council of Australia, Canberra; Officer, IBA Bar Issues CommissionYoshiaki Muto Baker & McKenzie, TokyoGregory Vijayendran Law Society of Singapore, Singapore


Can litigation keep pace with the rise of machines? Steeped in tradition, lawyers have long been stereotyped as resistant to technology adoption, but this is no longer holding true. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are challenging lawyers to re-examine not only how the law should address ethical and legal questions posed by AI adoption, but also the practice of law.

Litigation can be a long and expensive legal process for businesses, investors and law firms. Some litigators feel an investment in AI will allow lawyers to focus on complex, higher-value work. Others question the value of the benefits and returns offered by nascent AI technologies. This panel will discuss the different ways in which AI is currently applied in litigation and how technology can streamline litigation processes. At a more philosophical level, the panel will discuss significant legal questions relating to ‘decisions’ made by AI-powered software, including those of tort liability and of criminal guilt. For example, if AI is controlling a driverless car and someone is killed in an accident, who will be legally liable? Some of the key issues the panel will discuss include: • Are AI and other technologies making their presence felt in the

courtroom? How far can the adoption of AI and technology in the courtroom conceivably extend?

• Are there steps parties may take at the outset of a dispute – or even before one surfaces – to incorporate technology into their preparations? How can a powerful AI tool share / provide relevant information relating to the litigation more quickly and in a cost efficient manner to the other side and court?

• What are the pros and cons of introducing a greater degree of automation into litigation proceedings?

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• How can technology assist with the collection of evidence, coping with large volumes of data from multiple sources, and controlling related costs? Can AI improve the efficiency of the discovery process in litigation? Conversely, what are the risks of adopting AI in discovery?

• Will AI be a differentiator for litigation practitioners / law firms? Or will AI replace lawyers? How real is the possibility of AI ‘judges’? Will greater use of AI and technology shape the future of litigation? Are they set to alter the litigation process in any fundamental ways?

The panel will conclude its deliberations with some thoughts on AI’s promise and limitations across the legal industry.

Session ChairsChung Nian Lam WongPartnership, Singapore; Co-Chair, IBA Communications Law CommitteeSajai Singh J Sagar Associates, Bengaluru; Senior Vice Chair, IBA Technology Law Committee

PanellistsLaura Keily Immediation, SydneyCharmaine Koo Deacons, Hong Kong SAR; Vice Chair, Trademark Law Subcommittee, IBA Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law CommitteeTania Pavaskar LexisNexis, SingaporeWataru Shimizu Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, NagoyaDoil Son Yulchon, Seoul; Vice Chair, IBA Technology Law CommitteeYoshikazu Tagami General Manager, Bengo4.com, Tokyo

1300 – 1420 Lunch

1420 – 1430

Bullying and sexual harassment in the legal professionRecent research by the International Bar Association has found that nearly one in two lawyers have been bullied at work, while one in three female lawyers has experienced sexual harassment. The survey-based research also identified a chronic underreporting of incidents, and found that legal workplaces are failing to adequately address concerns when they are raised – leading victims to leave their firms or the profession as a whole. The author of the IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit’s forthcoming report will present these findings and outline empirically-informed recommendations to achieve positive change.

SpeakerKieran Pender Legal Advisor, Legal Policy & Research Unit, International Bar Association, London


Internal and external counsel – helping each other drive business forward Often times, external counsel and in-house counsel are at odds with each other in their respective expectations. In a fast paced, social media and artificial intelligence (AI) driven marketplace, the issues faced by clients are often a case of first instance and require adept, out-of-the-box thinking. This session will discuss how in-house and external counsel can help achieve commonality of interests to help the business team move forward. The discussion will touch upon the following points.

• Courting Corporate Counsel• Top 10 dos and don’ts• A fast changing global regulatory environment and the

consequent challenges for in-house counsel • The blurring divide between legal and commercial – why outside

counsel need to get into the shoes of internal counsel• AI and how it can change legal practice• Cybersecurity – the severity of the threat and how external

counsel can help• Anticorruption and risk management

Session ChairAkil Hirani Majmudar & Partners, Mumbai; Co-Chair, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

Panellists Rika Beppu Squire Patton Boggs, TokyoHiro Kato General Counsel, INPEX, TokyoMasako Takahata General Counsel, Eurus Energy Holdings, Tokyo; Corporate Counsel Forum Liaison Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumHiroshi Yamaji Marubeni, Tokyo


Investing and financing in property and infrastructure projects in the Asia Pacific region, from both an investor’s and target’s perspectiveAs previously unchartered markets open themselves to investment, and as countries that have a long history of investment reconsider their priorities in allowing further investment into their countries, the foreign investors, financiers and local targets each need to consider real estate and infrastructure transactions from a broader perspective, to determine how to best implement their transaction to address both macro and micro concerns with cross border transactions.

The session is aimed at practitioners who advise on cross-border investment transactions in both the real estate and infrastructure sectors, whether from an mergers and acquisitions perspective, privatisation of state assets or the entering into of consortium arrangements to undertake major transactions. This session aims to give the perspective of investors on perceived barriers to entry, as well as the perspective of the target and how the challenges of cross-border transactions can best be managed within their country context, and how this can interplay with the availability of funds for the project.

Session ChairsClare Corke Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Brisbane; Vice Chair, IBA Asia Pacific Regional ForumDavid Dali Liu JunHe, Shanghai; Chair, Project Finance Subcommittee, IBA Banking Law Committee

PanellistsMichael Carl SSEK Legal Consultants, JakartaLizzie Knight Corrs Chambers Westgarth, SydneyJunko Ogushi Atsumi & Sakai, TokyoTom Platts Stephenson Harwood, SingaporeWei Zhang General Counsel, China Vanke, Shenzhen


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Deferred Prosecution Agreements: a game changer for corporates in Asia Pacific and beyond

This session will explore the evolution of Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) and their increasingly important role in resolving cases of alleged corporate criminal misconduct.

The United States authorities have long deployed DPAs to resolve corporate criminal enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, whose broad extra-territorial reach captures the activities of multinationals operating in Asia. The United Kingdom authorities have followed suit, with four DPAs already entered into under their Bribery Act; another long-arm statute which also enables the UK authorities to potentially pursue multinationals’ operating in Asia. The UK Serious Fraud Office’s mammoth DPA with Rolls-Royce in January 2017 is regarded as a watershed moment in UK anti-corruption enforcement. France has also introduced DPAs, announcing it’s first in December 2017.

Legislation is presently before the Australian parliament that contemplates DPAs being added to the toolbox of Australian prosecutors. In Asia, following the high-profile case in December 2017 involving Keppel Corp, Singapore introduced DPAs in early 2018 for corporate corruption and money laundering cases.

The panel will discuss key aspects of the various DPA regimes with case studies, assess their merits and shortfalls, and consider what the future holds for resolving corporate criminal misconduct in the region.

Session ChairElizabeth Macknay Herbert Smith Freehills, Perth; Regional Representative Asia Pacific, IBA Anti-Corruption Committee

PanellistsKara Brockmeyer Debevoise & Plimpton, Washington DC; Vice Chair, Structured Criminal Settlements Subcommittee, IBA Anti-Corruption CommitteeAtsushi Nishitani Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, TokyoSimran Toor WongPartnership, SingaporeRobert Wyld Johnson Winter & Slattery, Sydney


Tax havens: is there a case for their continued existence?The global crackdown on tax avoidance and money laundering at both individual and corporate levels have brought about a substantial increase in disclosure in the financial world. Our panellists will debate on the growing tension between the global move towards transparency and the shroud of secrecy over tax havens. Offshore accounts and shell companies – they may sound questionable, but these are all legal methods for companies and individuals to lower their tax liabilities. However, at what cost? This session will critically examine, among others, the continued justification of maintaining tax havens at the cost of billions in tax losses to nations who would have otherwise been entitled to the tax and implications of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting measures on such tax havens.

Session ChairPreetha Pillai Skrine, Kuala Lumpur; Litigation Liaison Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum

PanellistsYasutaka Nishikori Nishimura & Asahi, TokyoJay Shim Lee & Ko, SeoulDaniel Slater Minter Ellison, MelbourneHeather L Thompson Higgs & Johnson, Nassau

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InformationDate27 February – 1 March 2019

VenueHotel New Otani4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-kuTokyo 102-8578, JapanTel: +81 (03)3265-1111Fax: +81 (03)3221-2619

LanguageThe working language of the conference is English, however we will be providing simultaneous translation (English/Japanese) for selected sessions. These sessions are marked .

How to registerRegister online by 22 February 2019 at www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf935.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 Tae In Joung at the IBA together with your bank transfer/cheque payment. You should receive an email confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not, please contact Tae In Joung at [email protected].

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Academic/judge (full-time) US$735 US$1,285

Public lawyer US$735 US$1,285

Corporate counsel** US$880 US$1,285

Dinner cruise on Thursday US$95 US$95

Guest fee US$125 US$125

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Corporate counsel** US$980 US$1,425

Dinner cruise on Thursday US$95 US$95

Guest fee US$125 US$125

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Please note that registrations are not transferable.

Guest fees include:• Welcome reception on Wednesday

A guest must not be a member of the legal profession or seek to use the conference as a business networking opportunity. Guests are not permitted access to working sessions, conference refreshment breaks or conference lunches. Checks are performed to ensure members of the legal profession, or business associates 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.

Should a guest be seen attending working sessions, conference refreshment breaks or lunches, an invoice for the full registration fee will be issued to the delegate for the guest’s participation at 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 22 February 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/conf935



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].

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.

Payment of registration feesUS dollars: by cheque 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.

Pounds 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. SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB05NWBK56000313270222. 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.

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. Please send to: 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom.

OR by bank transfer to the IBA account at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom. SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB58NWBK60721106570631. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.


Online credit card payments: by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No other cards are accepted.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR NAME AND ‘CONF935APFTOKYO’ 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 conferences in venues of a suitable size for each 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 a conference without a confirmed place at the event.

Cancellation of registrationIf cancellation is received in writing at the IBA office by 1 February, 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 or social function bookings received after 1 February will not be eligible for any refund of 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.

Upon submission of your completed conference registration form to the IBA you are considered ‘registered’ pending payment. Please note that the cancellation terms and conditions as indicated will apply as soon as your registration is received.

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.

Hotel accommodationThe IBA has reserved a limited number of rooms at the Hotel New Otani for the nights of 27 February – 1 March 2019:

Hotel New Otani

4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-kuTokyo 102-8578, JapanTel: +81 (03)3265-1111

The following rates are per room, per night and inclusive of breakfast, service charges and local taxes.

Single occupancy Double occupancy

The Main Executive House ZEN Deluxe room JPY 58,412 JPY 58,612

The Main Executive House ZEN Standard room JPY 48,432 JPY 48,632

The Main Deluxe room JPY 40,000 JPY 45,000

The Main Standard room JPY 36,000 JPY 41,000

The above room rates are available for three days prior and three days after the conference dates.

The guests staying at the Executive House Zen have free access to the Executive Lounge including exclusive check-in and check-out at the Executive Lounge as well as free use of the hotel business centre conference room (2 hours per day during term of stay). More information about the Executive House Zen can be found at: www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/stay/room/exe/more.html

Please use the following hotel website links to make your reservation. The hotel requires a credit card number to secure your reservation.

The Main Executive House Zen reservationhttps://goo.gl/jLZFDt

The Main Deluxe or Standard room reservationhttps://goo.gl/QUZVnG

For queries, please contact Yasuto Kobayashi at [email protected].

Cancellation and no-show policyPlease note that in the event of any cancellations or no-shows, rooms will be charged to the individual guest’s credit card given at the time of booking.

Please note that any reservation made after 1 February will be subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed at the special IBA rate. Cancellations must be received by the hotel by 1 February in order to avoid a cancellation charge of entire stay.

As a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel, availability cannot be guaranteed once the room block is full.

Delegates are responsible for making accommodation reservations directly with the hotel and entering into an agreement with the hotel regarding credit card guarantees, cancellation terms and conditions, and room rates (should these differ from the special IBA rate). The IBA cannot accept responsibility for hotel accommodation disputes between a delegate and the hotel.

The 2019 Annual Conference will be held in Seoul, South Korea, a thriving

metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet

Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets.

WHAT WILL IBA 2019 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 and law firms – 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 personal and law firm’s 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 through rule of law and human rights

• Be part of the debate on the future of the law

T O R E G I S T E R Y O U R I N T E R E S T:

Visit: www.ibanet.org/Form/IBASeoul2019.aspx

Email: [email protected]

To receive details of all advertising, exhibiting and

sponsorship opportunities for the IBA Annual Conference

in Seoul, email [email protected]

OFFICIAL CORPORATE SUPPORTER

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A conference presented by the IBA Antitrust Section and supported by the IBA Asia Pacifi c Regional Forum

15th Annual IBA Competition Mid-Year Conference

6–7 June 2019, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan

Topics include:

• Cartels: to fi le or not to fi le for leniency?

• New enforcement trends against vertical restraints in the online world

• Trade and antitrust: will trade wars make antitrust law great again?

• Mission impossible: challenges to complex merger cases

• Abuse of dominance: ‘what do you mean by excessive pricing or superior bargaining position?’

• Enforcers roundtable

SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION INTO JAPANESE WILL BE PROVIDED.

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6th Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference: Unified Asia

27 February – 1 March 2019, Hotel New Otani, Tokyo, Japan

Please read the ‘Information’ section before completing this form and return it together with your bank transfer or cheque to Tae In Joung at the address overleaf.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.IBANET.ORG/CONFERENCES/CONF935.ASPX TO MAKE IMMEDIATE AND SECURE PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD AND OBTAIN A 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON THE FEES BELOW

PERSONAL DETAILS (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals)

Title________________ Given name ____________________________________________ Family name _____________________________________________

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Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Guest ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest.

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If you have special dietary requirements, due to allergen intolerances, medical, religious reasons or a life choice, please specify the requirement below. The IBA is unable to cater for dietary requirements other than for the above reasons.

Please tick box if you have allergen intolerances and specify ____________________________________________________________________________

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Please state all other dietary requirements clearly, i.e. I am a vegetarian; I do not eat red meat.

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TO OBTAIN A TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT ON THE FEES BELOW, PLEASE REGISTER BY 22 FEBRUARY ONLINE AT WWW.IBANET.ORG/CONFERENCES/CONF935.ASPX

IBA MEMBERS CAN REGISTER ONLINE BY 18 JANUARY FOR US$980, PLEASE SEE ‘INFORMATION’ FOR FURTHER ONLINE REGISTRATION DETAILS.

HARD COPY REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEES RECEIVED: on or before 18 January after 18 January amount payable

IBA member US$1,090 US$1,225 US$

JFBA member US$1,090 US$1,225 US$

Non-member* US$1290 US$1,425 US$

Young lawyer (under 30 years) US$815 US$1,425 US$

Academic/judge (full-time) US$815 US$1,425 US$

Public lawyer US$815 US$1,425 US$

Corporate counsel** US$980 US$1,425 US$

Guest fee US$125 US$125 US$ Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest.

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SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

Welcome reception, Wednesday 27 February Number of tickets __________ NIL

Dinner cruise, Thursday 28 February Number of tickets __________ @ US$95 US$

One 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 22 February 2019.

TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE US$

*JOIN THE IBA TODAY AND REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE AT THE IBA MEMBER RATE. PLEASE FIND THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM AT WWW.IBANET.ORG.

**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

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. PLEASE CONTACT THE IBA OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ORDER TO PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE.

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By credit card

Register online at www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf935.aspx and make immediate and secure payment by credit card

Note: please do not send your credit card details on the registration form or within an email or fax.

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I enclose a cheque/draft for the total amount payable.

I have transferred to the IBA bank account the total amount payable and have attached a copy of the bank transfer details.

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.

Pounds 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.


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3–5 MARCH 2019 CLARIDGE’S, LONDON, ENGLAND

24th International Private Client Conference

6–7 MARCH 2019 THE NED, 27 POULTRY, LONDON, ENGLAND

IBA Corporate Group Member Summit

14–15 MARCH 2019 FAIRMONT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH, MONTREAL, CANADA

22nd Annual International Arbitration Day

20–22 MARCH 2019 W SANTIAGO HOTEL, SANTIAGO, CHILE

Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America: Challenges and Best Practices in the Era of Compliance

21–22 MARCH 2019 THE LANDMARK HOTEL, LONDON, ENGLAND

Insurance – A guide to a changing legal landscape

27–29 MARCH 2019 FAIRMONT, DUBAI, UAE

11th Annual Real Estate Investment Conference

28–29 MARCH 2019 EUROSTAR GRAND MARINA, BARCELONA, SPAIN

4th Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector Conference

3–5 APRIL 2019 WESTIN PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE

IBA Annual Employment and Discrimination Law Conference

3–5 APRIL 2019 PARIS, FRANCE

19th Annual US and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference

10–12 APRIL 2019 SHERATON GRAND HOTEL RESORT, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

RMMLF/IBA International Mining and Oil & Gas Law

13 APRIL 2019 THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS

The Next Big Questions for International Criminal Justice

29–30 APRIL 2019 HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA, MILAN, ITALY

30th Annual IBA Communications and Competition Conference

7–8 MAY 2019 JW MARRIOTT, WASHINGTON DC, USA35th Annual IBA/IFA Joint Conference on International Franchising

8–10 MAY 2019 RITZ CARLTON, BERLIN, GERMANY

IBA Annual Litigation Forum: Disruption in Litigation – new types of disputes in a new world order

15–17 MAY 2019 ADLON KEMPINSKI, BERLIN, GERMANY

36th IBA International Financial Law Conference

15–17 MAY 2019 PALACIO DUHAU – PARK HYATT, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

22nd Annual IBA Transnational Crime Conference

19–21 MAY 2019 CONRAD, NEW YORK, USA

30th Annual Conference on the Globalisation of Investment Funds

19–21 MAY 2019 SAO PAULO, BRAZIL25th Global Insolvency and Restructuring Conference

20–21 MAY 2019 ODD FELLOWS MANSION, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

5th IBA Global Entrepreneurship Conference: The Nordic model – rising up to the global challenge

21–22 MAY 2019 GRAND HOTEL, OSLO, NORWAY

Maritime and Transport Law Conference: Opportunities and Risks in Shipping in 2019

22–23 MAY 2019 CORINTHIA, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

14th Annual Bar Leaders’ Conference

31 MAY – 1 JUNE 2019 PHILADELPHIA, USA

7th Annual World Life Sciences Conference

4–5 JUNE 2019 THE PLAZA, NEW YORK, USA

18th Annual International Mergers & Acquisitions Conference

6–7 JUNE 2019 IMPERIAL HOTEL, TOKYO, JAPAN

15th Annual IBA Competition Mid-Year Conference

13 JUNE 2019 LONDON, ENGLAND

2nd European Fashion and Luxury Conference

25–26 JUNE 2019 OECD, PARIS, FRANCE

17th Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference

6–7 SEPTEMBER 2019 FLORENCE, ITALY

23rd Annual Competition Conference

21 SEPTEMBER 2019 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Fundamentals of International Legal Business Practice: IBA Young Lawyers’ Training

22–27 SEPTEMBER 2019 COEX CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

IBA Annual Conference 2019

OFFICIAL CORPORATE SUPPORTER

30 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2019 GRANGE ST PAUL’S HOTEL, LONDON, ENGLAND

9th Biennial Global Immigration Conference

7–8 NOVEMBER 2019 SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL

IBA Latin American Entrepreneurship Conference

7–8 NOVEMBER 2019 BERLIN, GERMANY

6th Biennial Technology Law Conference – Technology Law Taken to the Next Level

14–15 NOVEMBER 2019 HAMBURG, GERMANY

Digital Operations: 2019 – Manufacturing, Supply Chains and Transporting Goods

21 NOVEMBER 2019 LONDON, ENGLAND

Private Equity Transactions Symposium

Full and further information on upcoming IBA events for 2019 can be found at: bit.ly/IBAConferences @IBAevents

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