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In conjunction with ® MOSCOW 6-8 JUNE TELFA CONFERENCE AND GLOBAL LAW FORUM 2013 TELFA CONFERENCE AND GLOBAL LAW FORUM FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE WELCOME TO MOSCOW. A warm Russian welcome to all TELFA, USLAW and other alliance members, their clients and partners, and family and friends, to TELFA’s annual event in Moscow. What a wonderful opportunity this presents to renew old friendships and business relationships, and of course to forge new ones. ‘An enigma wrapped in a mystery’, is what Churchill once famously said about Russia. Let us reveal some of its secrets and show you the convivial side of modern Russia. Since the defeat of the Communist regime and the fall of the Soviet Union, much has changed here in the last 20 years. During the chaotic and turbulent 1990’s, the country stove to free itself from its Soviet shackles. The transition from anarchy to stability was successful, and now a bright new era is in full swing. Today Russia is a young and thriving market economy, and the Russian people have every opportunity to fulfill their dreams and aspirations. However, you can still feel the mystery and romance of Russia. As you walk its streets, you will encounter its rich history on all sides. You will be staying at the famous Kempinski. This luxurious hotel is located on the other side of the river, opposite the Kremlin. From here it’s but a short stroll to fabled Red Square and the iconic St Basil’s Cathedral with its colourful facade and emblematic onion domes. Just a few metres from there you can see Lenin’s mausoleum and the place where Stalin used to oversee the parades of his military machine – a mighty force that conquered Berlin and half of Europe. Red Square is also home to the History Museum where you can view Czarist Russian heritage in all its glory. And let’s not forget GUM, one of the world’s most beautiful and architecturally inspiring shopping malls. This legendary ‘shopper’s paradise’ majestically lines one side of the square. Moscow is also a vibrant centre of culture and the arts. The City has a thriving economy, where unemployment is practically non- existent and business opportunities abound. The TELFA Moscow 2013 program is structured so that you will have a chance to enjoy many of Moscow’s delights. It certainly won’t be all work and no play! We call the program a Global Law Exposition with Social and Cultural Events. The Global Law Exposition Forum gives you a chance to learn about interesting worldwide trends in law. You will meet other lawyers and local and expat business people who will be attending the various seminars. The Global Law Exposition Forum starts on 6 June, one day ahead of the actual TELFA event. TELFA and USLAW members will also have their own traditional programs. However, nobody will be stuck in conference rooms and meetings all day! We have planned a crowded social and cultural events calendar, with a range of diverting and exciting indoor and outdoor activities. A visit to the Kremlin, Red Square, the Bolshoi Theater, the Tretyakov Gallery and a day out at the Gorky Park are just some of the unmissable things to do. If you enjoy hands-on activities, why not take part in our Russian cuisine program and learn to cook Borshch and other staples of the Russian kitchen. And for those who prefer just to eat, we have not forgotten fine-dining opportunities. These include a dinner at the Kremlin and another marvellous feast on a Moscow river cruise. An event that not only affords great culinary delights, but also spectacular views of Moscow from the water. We are very much looking forward to seeing you in Moscow on June 7 and 8, 2013. Should you decide to come earlier and/or extend your visit we shall be more than happy to help and advise you. In fact, if you are coming from overseas you should definitely take the opportunity to see more of Russia. For example, a trip to St Petersburg, the former imperial capital of Russia with all its splendours, will be an unforgettable experience. Thanks and Welcome! Or, as we say in Russian: Spasibo i Dobro Pozhalovat! TELFA CONFERENCE AND GLOBAL LAW FORUM A WORD ABOUT TELFA Founded in 1989 the Trans-European Law Through the sustained commitment of its Through its affiliation with the USLAW Firm Alliance (TELFA) is an international members, TELFA has become one of the NETWORK "USLAW" member firms of alliance of independent law firms which cov- strongest alliances of independent law firms TELFA and their clients have access to ers the jurisdictions of Europe and beyond. in Europe. known and trusted legal advisers throughout the American continent. The raison d'être of TELFA is client service. The fact that the member firms of TELFA are independent offers clients a flexible alter- In order to service the needs of clients that TELFA serves clients that have cross-border native to the global law firm model, in which wish to operate beyond the borders of and/or multijurisdictional needs for legal ad- internal pressures sometimes compete with Europe, TELFA has forged an affiliation vice. The firms within TELFA offer a wide the needs of client service. TELFA's focus is with the USLAW NETWORK ("USLAW"). range of legal services for corporates, entre- on client service through the provision of preneurs, family offices and high net worth quality legal advice, which can be managed USLAW is a national organisation comprised individuals. by the member firm in the client's jurisdic- of 68 independent member firms through- tion, or the client can go direct to the mem- out the USA, with more than 6.000 attor- TELFA member firms now have more than ber firm in the foreign jurisdiction(s) in neys and also firms in Brazil, Canada, Chile, 700 lawyers throughout Europe. which the client has the need for advice. China, and Argentina. MOSCOW TELFA CONFERENCE AND GLOBAL LAW FORUM CONFERENCE CONTACTS Jon Hellevig [email protected] Samuli [email protected] Eva Hua [email protected] Giancarlo Agace (TELFA)[email protected] Global Call Center for all countries: +7 495 225 3038 www.hkupartners.com • www.awaragroup.com • www.telfa.org TELFA CONFERENCE AND GLOBAL LAW FORUM EXCLUSIVE BOARD MEETING PROGRAM FOR Friday, 7th of June • 8.00 – 10.00 Place: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow TELFA AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY Saturday, 8th of June • 8.00 – 12.00 USLAW Place: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow ® OPTIONAL PROGRAM FOR TELFA AND USLAW MEMBERS LUNCHEON WITH PRESENTATIONS ON Saturday, 8th of June • 12.00 – 14.00 Place: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow • Price 170 USD Main speaker, Dr. Frank Schauff, Chief Executive Officer, Association of European Businesses in Russia (to be confirmed) TELFA CONFERENCE AND GLOBAL LAW FORUM SEMINARS THURSDAY FRIDAY SEMINAR 7: WHERE DOES RUSSIAN 6 June, 2013 7 June, 2013 MONEY GO NOW? FUTURE OF EUROPEAN OFFSHORE JURISDIC- TIONS AND NEW DESTINATIONS. SEMINAR NO. 1: GENERAL SEMINAR NO. 4: MASTER CLASS IN Morning from 9.30 – 12 DIRECTOR (EXECUTIVE) POWERS ENGLISH LAW followed by networking lunch AND LIABILITY IN RUSSIA Morning from 9.30 – 12 • Cyprus, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Morning from 9.30 – 12 followed by networking lunch Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, USA followed by networking lunch • Lecture on the fundamentals of English Law • Which are the favorable jurisdictions for • Practical workshop on how to structure a organizing Russian inbound and out- SEMINAR NO. 2: TRANSFER joint venture (JV) agreement, case Hotel JV bound business and investments PRICING IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT • How to take your project public: Case • Reliability of banking system, taxation, Morning from 9.30 – 12 study of an IPO for a Russian trading quality of law, business climate followed by networking lunch business 12.30 – 13.30 Networking Lunch 12.30 – 13.30 Networking Lunch SEMINAR NO. 5: INVESTING IN MEDITERRANEAN REAL ESTATE SEMINAR NO. 8: BUSINESS AND SEMINAR NO. 3: HOW TO Morning from 9.30 – 12 INVESTMENT LAW IN THE NORDIC STRUCTURE RUSSIAN INBOUND AND followed by networking lunch AND BALTIC REGION OUTBOUND BUSINESS THROUGH • Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Portugal Afternoon from 14.00 – 17.00 followed by ASIAN FINANCIAL HUBS • Mediterranean real estate offers good long networking drinks and snacks Afternoon from 15.00 – 18.30 term investment projects in these times of • Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, followed by networking drinks European uncertainty. Learn about the Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania • What Hong Kong, Shanghai, Macau, opportunities, how to structure the deals, • Learn what these Nordic and Baltic coun- Singapore, Jakarata, Kuala Lumpur can taxation and financing opportunities tries can offer for Russian inbound and offer as global financial, taxation, com- outbound businesses and investment. mercial and logistic centers. SEMINAR NO. 6: RUSSIAN AND • Setting up businesses GLOBAL ANTI-CORRUPTION • Investment in business, industry and 19.00 Awara Executive Night, Buffet LEGISLATION AND THE FOREIGN real estate, Reception AGENT ACTS OF RUSSIA AND USA • Migration issues, work permits, (FARA) residence permits 22.00 Moscow Night Life – Free form Morning from 9.30 – 12 • Taxation followed by networking lunch • Learn about Russian, US and UK anti- SEMINAR NO. 9: BUSINESS AND corruption and anti-bribery laws and the INVESTMENT LAW IN CENTRAL AND efforts to fight graft. Also learn about the EASTERN EUROPE controversial foreign agent acts of USA Afternoon from 15.00 – 17.00 followed by and Russia networking drinks and snacks • Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia • Learn what these Central and Eastern European countries can offer for Russian Program For Attending Clients: inbound and outbound businesses and PRESENTATION ON DOING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA.