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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 23-26, 2005

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Themes & Topics

 KEYNOTE SPEAKER TOPICS

 Governmental Policies, Incentives, Subsidies
& Assistance for International Investments

• Monetary Support
• Technical Assistance
• Tax Policy
• EU & NAFTA Expansion
• Political Climate
• Regulatory Policy

SEMINAR / WORKSHOP TOPICS

1. Financing International Investments

• International Banking
• Loan and Equity Structuring
• Security (e.g., realty, mortgages, oil, gas, gold …)
• Governmental Guarantees (OPIC, etc.)

2. Analyzing & Evaluating Investment Proposals & Partners

• Background Information & Due Diligence
• Appraisals & Expert Analyses
• Accounting & Legal Analyses

3. Negotiating & Drafting an International Investment Contract

• Practical Drafting Considerations
• Key Protective Provisions
• Impact of Treaties (Multi & Bi-lateral)
• Negotiating Techniques from the Experts

4. Structuring Inbound Investments: Choice of Entity

• Corporation? LLC? Joint Venture ? Partnership? Trust?
• Disclosure & Reporting Obligations
• Accounting & Governance Issues
• Security? Stability? Flexibility?
• Practical Forms: Real Estate, Mortgages, Resources & Private Equities
• Practical Structuring of Private Mergers & Acquisitions

5. Structuring Inbound Investments: Tax Considerations

• Optimizing Applicable Taxes
• Withholding Taxes & Treaties
• Penalties, Prosecutions, Remedies

6. Defining, Controlling & Insuring Against Risks

• Political Risk Analyses
• Title Insurance for Real Property & Mortgages
• Insurance against Political Risk, Expropriations, etc.

7. Methods of Dispute Resolution

• Arbitration and Mediation (ICC, AAA, ICDR)
• Foreclosures/Execution of Investment Documents
• Litigation
• Enforcement

8. Immigration Laws for Investors

• North American, European and Russian Perspectives
• Special Investor Visas

9. Notarial Practice

• Latest Expansion of the Latin Notary: U.S. Civil Law Notaries
• Role of Lawyers & Notaries in Secured Transactions
• The Notarial Profession in Europe: West and East
• The Role of the Notary in Russia
• The Role of the Notary in the NAFTA Area

10. Ethical Aspects

• Corruption & New Legislation
• Role of Lawyers & Notaries
• Role of Other Professionals (e.g., Bankers & Accountants)
• Non-profit Organizations

 

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Program & Schedule
(Subject to Change)

 

 

Saturday, April 23, 2005
12:00 - 15:00	Biscayne Bay Boating Reception	12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 24, 2005
13:00 - 15:00	Speaker Coordinating Session	1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
15:00 - 16:30	International Notary Forum	3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
16:30 - 18:30	Consular Corps Honors Reception (By Invitation Only)	4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
18:30 - 20:30	International Artists Vernissage	6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, April 25, 2005
07:30 - 08:00	On-Site Registration & Orientation	7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
08:00 - 08:30	OPENING PRESENTATION (Keynote Speaker(s))	8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
08:30 - 09:20	LECTURE: Analyzing & Evaluating Investment Proposals & Partners	8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
09:20 - 10:10	LECTURE: Negotiating & Drafting an International Investment Contract	9:20 - 10:10 a.m. .
10:20 - 11:10	LECTURE: Structuring Inbound Investments: Choice of Entity	10:20 - 11:10 a.m.
11:10 - 12:00	LECTURE: Structuring Inbound Investments: Tax Considerations	11:10 - noon
12:00 -13:15	NETWORKING SESSIONS	noon - 1:15 p.m.
13:15 - 14:50	LECTURE: Notarial Practice & Dynamics	1:15 - 2:50 p.m.
15:00 - 16:15	WORKSHOPS (ATTEND ANY ONE)	3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
	WORKSHOP: Analyzing & Evaluating Investment Proposals & Partners
	WORKSHOP: Negotiating & Drafting an International Investment Contract
	WORKSHOP: Structuring Inbound Investments: Choice of Entity
	WORKSHOP: Structuring Inbound Investments:Tax Considerations
16:25 - 17:40	WORKSHOPS (ATTEND ANY ONE)	4:25 - 5:40 p.m.
	WORKSHOP: Investment into North America
	WORKSHOP: Notarial Practice & Dynamics
	WORKSHOP: Investment into Europe
	WORKSHOP: Investment into Russia
19:30 - 20:30	Villa Vizcaya Cocktail Reception (Prior registration required)	7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
20:30 - 22:30	Villa Vizcaya Gourmet Dinner & Keynote Speaker(s) (Prior registration required)	8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
08:00 - 08:30	Presentations, Recognitions & Awards	8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
08:30 - 09:20	LECTURE: Defining, Controlling & Insuring Against Risks	8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
09:20 - 10:10	LECTURE: Financing International Investments	9:20 - 10:10 a.m.
10:20 - 11:10	LECTURE: Methods of Dispute Resolution	10:20 - 11:10 a.m.
11:10 - 12:00	LECTURE: Immigration Laws for Investors	11:10 a.m. - noon
12:00 - 14:00	LUNCH (Keynote Speakers)	noon - 2:00 p.m.
14:00 - 14:50	LECTURE: Ethical Aspects of International Investments	2:00 - 2:50 p.m.
15:00 - 16:15	WORKSHOPS (ATTEND ANY ONE)	3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
	WORKSHOP: Defining, Controlling & Insuring Against Risks
	WORKSHOP: Financing International Investments
	WORKSHOP: Methods of Dispute Resolution
	WORKSHOP: Investment into CANADA
16:25 - 17:40	WORKSHOPS (ATTEND ANY ONE)	4:25 - 5:40 p.m.
	WORKSHOP: Inbound Investment into the U.S.A.
	WORKSHOP: Investment into Ukraine
	WORKSHOP: Immigration Laws for Investors
	WORKSHOP: Ethical Aspects of International Investments
18:30 - 19:30	Cocktail Reception - Bank of America Tower	6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
19:30 - 22:30	International Art Auction	7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

 

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Leisure and Cultural Activities

 

Biscayne Bay Boating & Orientation

Date : Saturday, April 23, 2005
Time : From 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location : Biscayne Bay - Sealine Marina - 1635 N. Bayshore Drive - Miami

We will be organizing a welcome party aboard a private yacht, exploring Biscayne Bay. This will be your opportunity to discover the natural beauty of Biscayne Bay, meet other participants, and receive basic orientation. Enjoy the Miami Magic!

 

Consular Corps Honor Reception
(Prior Registration Required)

Date: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Time : From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sky Lobby of the Bank of America Tower

We will be hosting an exclusive Reception with the Consular Corps of Miami. We have invited the consular representatives of the various countries involved with the Symposium. This reception will honor our sponsors, keynote speakers and foreign dignitaries with awards around exquisite champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

 

International Artists Vernissage

Date: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Time : From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sky Lobby of the Bank of America Tower

We will be hosting an exclusive Reception with the Consular Corps of Miami. We have invited the consular representatives of the various countries involved with the Symposium. This reception will honor our sponsors, keynote speakers and foreign dignitaries with awards around exquisite champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Villa Vizcaya Cocktail Reception
and Dinner (By Invitation Only)

Date: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Time : From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sky Lobby of the Bank of America Tower

We will be hosting an exclusive Reception with the Consular Corps of Miami. We have invited the consular representatives of the various countries involved with the Symposium. This reception will honor our sponsors, keynote speakers and foreign dignitaries with awards around exquisite champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Cocktail Reception - Bank of America Tower

Date: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Time : From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sky Lobby of the Bank of America Tower

We will be hosting an exclusive Reception with the Consular Corps of Miami. We have invited the consular representatives of the various countries involved with the Symposium. This reception will honor our sponsors, keynote speakers and foreign dignitaries with awards around exquisite champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

 

International Art Auctions

Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Time : From 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Sky Lobby of the Bank of America Tower.

Charitable Auction: Each of the exhibiting international artists will donate at least one work (at a reserve price) to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Net proceeds will be donated for the benefit of Best Buddies International!

General Auction: Several international artists will also auction their beautiful artwork to the highest bidder!

 

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