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ATTENDEES RECEIVE:• An advanced understanding of the Cuban legal system, bureaucracies, key regulations and current restrictions• An up-to-date snapshot of the current situation – Understanding what U.S. businesses can and cannot do• A clear picture of joint venture and co-operative opportunities• A primer on understanding and dealing with Cuban regulatory agencies• Tools to assist you assess the competitive landscape and risk factors when entering the Cuban market

WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM:

Kelvin Lee, MDProfessorChair, Department of ImmunologyRoswell Park Cancer Institute

Stephen J. Kimmerling, Esq.Crowell & Moring, LLPAssociation for the Study of the Cuban Economy

Scott Maberry Partner Sheppard Mullin

Gustavo ArnavatSenior AdviserCenter for Strategic & International Studies

Pedro A. FreyrePartner, Chair, International PracticeAkerman LLP

Mukul PandyaManaging EditorKnowledge@Wharton

Ed Rubinoff Partner Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Pamela FalkU.N. Resident CorrespondentCBS News TV & Radio

Timothy Ashby PhD, JD, MBA Senior Counsel Denton

John S. KavulichPresidentU.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council, Inc.

Raul Valdes-FauliPartnerFox Rothschild

Hermenegildo AltozanoPartnerBird & Bird (Spain)

U.S.-CUBA CORPORATE COUNSEL SUMMIT

October 7, 2015 • The Penn Club • New York City

2ND

www.knowledge.whartonevents.com/cuba-counsel

Join business leaders, in-house counsel and their advisors for an intensive one-day deep dive into the legal landscape facing U.S. businesses seeking to explore opportunities in, and with, Cuba.

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The updated guide to navigating the legal and regulatory challenges facing U.S. organizations entering the Cuban market

The 2nd Annual US-Cuba Corporate

Counsel Summit (October 7, 2015) and

The Cuba Finance, Infrastructure and

Investment (October 8, 2015) are collocated

events taking place at the Penn Club,

New York. Registration is available for each

individual event for just $795 or you can

register for both events with 10% off the

total registration fee.


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PRAISE FOR THE RECENT CUBA OPPORTUNITY SUMMIT

“K@W and Momentum’s Cuba Opportunity Summit was a wonderful event, destined to become one of the cornerstones of Cuba’s reemergence on the world business stage.”

– Frank Del Rio, Chief Executive Officer and President, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd


U.S.-CUBA CORPORATE COUNSEL SUMMIT2ND

Tourism. Aviation. Infrastructure. Health Care. Hospitality. Agriculture. Food. Retail — Every industry will have its own set of Cuban regulatory hurdles that will need to be overcome in order for U.S. businesses to participate in the Cuban economy.

With the political and regulatory landscape shifting at a rapid pace its essential that U.S. corporate counsel and the organizations they represent remain fully apprised of the constantly changing situation.

For organizations considering a move into the Cuban market building a trusted network is key. Momentum and Knowledge@Wharton’s sold-out Cuba events are the only forum proven to draw the key influencers and decision makers in the space.

Even if the U.S. embargo ends, a complex system of Cuban regula-tions remain a significant obstacle to U.S. businesses seeking to provide services in country.

Momentum’s 2nd U.S. – Cuba Corporate Counsel Summit will again bring together General Counsel’s from major U.S. corporations charged with the task of navigating through the regulatory landscape. They will be joined by outside counsel from the U.S. and Cuba who have the expertise they need.

To register visit us online at www.knowledge.whartonevents.com/cuba-counsel

Access recent presentations online by searching for

The Cuba Opportunity YouTube Channel

MAIN CONFERENCE AGENDAwww.knowledge.whartonevents.com/cuba-counsel

Wednesday, October 7, 2015


11:45AM GOVERNMENT KEYNOTE: DECIPHERING RECENT REVISIONS TO OFAC AND BIS’S CUBA TRADE AND TRAVEL REGULATIONS

9:00AM Breakfast & Registration

11:15AM Networking Break

9:45AM FORECASTING THE FUTURE OF U.S. BUSINESS IN CUBA - MAPPING A ROUTE FOR ENTRY, ASSESSING ANTICIPATED CHALLENGES AND EVALUATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARKET ENTRANTS

10:30AM TRADEMARKS, PATENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CUBA FOR U.S. BUSINESSES

The opening up of the Cuban market will present limitless opportunities for US and multi-national businesses. Largely unchartered waters, it has been forecasted that companies particularly within the electronics, telecommunications, infrastructure development, agribusiness, pharmaceutical, medical device, travel and hospitality will be the first to enter the Cuban market, some of whom have already maintained limited operations in the region. Hear during this session from the President of the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council and leading counsel who possess firsthand experience in or who are looking to operate in the region as they provide an overview of anticipated challenges as well as fertile ground for opportunity within the Cuban market based on their firsthand experience.

During this session benefit from a top line overview of the recently revised regulations issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) easing the long standing trade and travel restrictions with Cuba. Primarily impacting telecommunications services, travel, financial services, and remittances, these amended regulations are the first step in what will surely be many regulatory initiatives undertaken over the coming months and years as relations with Cuba normalize. Also benefit from an overview of key license exceptions applicable to Cuba and what the requirements are for meeting.

9:30AM Welcoming Remarks & Co-Chair’s Opening Address

12:30PM Networking Luncheon

1:30PM EMPLOYMENT LAW CONSIDERATIONS IN CUBA

• Overview of key worker protections, health and safety regulations• Wages and salaries – overview of salary schemes, minimum wage and acceptable pay rates for various classes of workers• Understanding how employee payments are made• Tips for working with government agencies regarding employee pay

2:15PM AN EXAMINATION OF CUBA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LAW

• Understanding the history of the political framework that has guided the governance of commercial property law in Cuba• A top level overview of local commercial property law• Lessons learned from the hospitality and hotel sectors

3:00PM Networking Break

ABOUT THE VENUE

THE PENN CLUB • 30 WEST 44TH STREET NEW YORK CITY • NY 10036The Penn Club is a Beaux-Arts style clubhouse building now officially recognized as a Landmark Building by The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.

The Club is The University of Pennsylvania’s “home away from home,” with access usually restricted to those affiliated with The University of Pennsylvania.

Located in midtown Manhattan, the clubhouse boasts 13 floors filled with member activities, benefits, and resources.

MAIN CONFERENCE AGENDAwww.knowledge.whartonevents.com/cuba-counsel


4:15PM UNDERSTANDING THE CUBAN DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM AND APPLICABLE LITIGATION VENUES

During this session benefit from an overview of the Cuban judicial system and court structure as well as available mechanisms for resolving various types of disputes in the local region.

3:15PM IMPORT / EXPORT, JOINT VENTURES, PARTNERSHIPS, ALLIANCES AND CONTRACT LAW IN CUBA

Joint ventures played a crucial role in economic recovery efforts launched in Cuba in the 90s. Seeking to help develop the infrastructure of key industries most prevalent in the region at the time, these joint ventures and partnerships served to reinvigorate the local economy and lure foreign investors. Now, as trade barriers begin to get lifted and U.S. and multi-national companies seek to enter the local market, joint ventures, partnerships and alliances can present an alternative or even a primary pathway for establishing local business operations in the region. A crucial component of structuring any relationship will be a solid understanding of applicable contract law requirements. Learn during this session how to evaluate if a JV is the best option for your company to pursue as you discuss:

• Overview of key local contract law provisions• Understanding the mechanics of business relationship management in Cuba Insights for locating the right partner• Partner vetting and screening – crucial due diligence steps for evaluating potential partners• Introduction and negotiation tactics for navigating the local business culture – key do’s and don’ts• Business planning and risk evaluation recommendations• Worst case scenario – how to sever a relationship • Key considerations on the foreign investment front – • Overview of the new Law on Foreign Investment, Law 118 • Overview of the November 2014 “Portfolio of Opportunities for Foreign Investment”• Lessons learned from foreign commercial development in the Mariel Port

5:00PM Closing Remarks

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The 2nd Annual US-Cuba Corporate Counsel Summit (October 7, 2015) and The Cuba Finance, Infrastructure and Investment (October 8, 2015) (knowledge.whartonevents.com/cubafinance) are collocated events taking place at the Penn Club, New York. Registration is available for each individual event for just $795 or you can register for both events with 10% off the total registration fee.

2ND CUBA CORPORATE COUNSEL SUMMIT

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