10th Annual Mergers and Acquisitions in Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States Conference

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1 A conference presented by the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee, supported by the Federal Chamber of Lawyers 10th Annual Mergers and Acquisitions in Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States Conference Follow #IBAMA18 16 November 2018, Hotel Baltschug Kempinski, Moscow, Russia This year s event will bring together practitioners from across the globe to discuss emerging developments and hot topics in M&A in Russia and the CIS, as well as providing commentary from some of the world s leading experts. Attendance at this event will allow you to gain business intelligence on evolving issues in the market and exploit the opportunities they present, while also allowing you to build invaluable international connections through unparalleled networking with leading international M&A professionals. Topics include Review of M&A market in Russia and CIS trends and developments Russian and CIS M&A hot topics Current M&A challenges facing general counsels of major Russian companies Tax structuring issues in joint venture and M&A deals new trends and developments M&A disputes in arbitration and litigation REGISTER BEFORE 1 OCTOBER 2018 TO RECEIVE EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS BOOK NOW AT UP TO 6.5 CPD/CLE HOURS AVAILABLE*

2 Programme Conference Co-Chairs Christian Herbst Schoenherr, Vienna Vassily Rudomino ALRUD, Moscow; IBA Council Member, Federal Chamber of Lawyers of the Russian Federation Friday 16 November Registration/welcome coffee Opening remarks Christian Herbst Schoenherr, Vienna; Conference Co-chair SESSION 1 Review of M&A market in Russia and CIS trends and developments Participants of the session will discuss the M&A market in general Russian and foreign perspective the bankers and investors view. They will provide an insider s look at the financial, economic and business factors affecting the M&A. Key drivers of Russian and CIS M&A markets: dynamics, trends and industry-specific aspects Key investment priorities in the long and medium term: where to find the sources of growth Investment attractiveness of Russian businesses in the world market in the current situation National security section M&A and initial public offering for Russian companies Dmitri Sedov Goldman Sachs, Moscow SESSION 2 Russian and CIS M&A hot topics The panellists will discuss the latest trends and developments in M&A deals in Russia and the CIS region. Development of Russian law Choice of law Sanctions and enforcement National security Blockchain and initial coin offering Alan Kartashkin Debevoise & Plimpton, Moscow Cornelia Topf Gleiss Lutz, Frankfurt Petr Glushkov TatNeft, Moscow Konstantin Kolesnik Lukoil, Moscow Igor Kondrashov Sberbank, Moscow Elizaveta Koryagina Megafon, Moscow Nik Kutnaks KMP Advisors, Moscow Aleksey Vostokov Polyus, Moscow Lunch Ilya Bakhturin Russian Direct Investment Fund, Moscow Alexey Milevskiy Mail.ru, Moscow Evgeniy Pegushin ER Telecom, Moscow Coffee break Kindly supported by

3 Friday continued SESSION 3 Current M&A challenges facing general counsels of major Russian companies Current corporate strategies: organic growth vs M&A Procurement of legal services (M&A in particular) current trends. Delegation to the procurement department is it an advantage or disadvantage? What is the ideal level of expertise in the legal department and, in the ideal case, what type of projects would be outsourced? Effect of international sanctions on the organisation and functions of legal Andrei Dontsov White & Case, Moscow Aleksey Nikiforov SIBUR, Moscow Dmitry Donov NLMK, Moscow Andrey Popov The State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM, Moscow Yuri Shumilov ESN Group, Moscow SESSION 5 M&A disputes in arbitration and litigation This session will be held in the form of a mock case, where Russian and foreign counsels will discuss the pros and cons of applying Russian law (as opposed to English Law) in M&A transactions, as well various dispute resolution options available to parties of M&A transactions Vladimir Khvalei Baker McKenzie, Moscow Dmitry Davydenko Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Moscow Artem Doudko Osborne Clarke, London Theo Parperis PwC, Cyprus Sergey Petrachov ALRUD, Moscow Anton Samokhvalov KIAP, Moscow Reception Coffee break SESSION 4 Tax structuring issues in JV and M&A deals: new trends and developments Offshore versus Onshore structures in M&A deals: new tax realities To purchase and restructure: tax restructuring aspects of the acquired group of companies Chang of law enforcement practice after closing: seller s or buyer s risk? Tax if there s no tax: how to pay taxes with an offshore structure? What changes are required: new tax regulations to facilitate M&A deals Kirill Vikulov PricewaterhouseCoopers, Moscow Alexander Zharskiy ALRUD, Moscow Anastasia Pavlova Ru-net Fund, Moscow Tatiana Safronova Russian Direct Investment Fund, Moscow Andrey Tereschenko Pepeliaev Group, Moscow Coffee break The IBA, its officers and staff accept no responsibility for any views expressed, presentations or materials produced by delegates or speakers at the Conference.

4 Information Date 16 November 2018 Venue Hotel Baltschug Kempinsk Balchug Street, 1 Moskva, Russia, Language The languages will be Russian and English. How to register Register online at: Fees Online registrations received: on or before after 1 October 1 October IBA member Non-member* Young lawyers (under 30 years) * 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. Corporate counsel** 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 will be sent containing instructions on how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post. Photography and filming Certain 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 ibamarketing@int-bar.org. Promotional literature Please 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 andrew.webster-dunn@int-bar.org. Travel arrangements and visas Participants 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. 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. 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).

5 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. South Korea is a world leader in electronics, consumer goods, shipbuilding, auto vehicle manufacturing and steel making, with some of the largest Korean companies such as Samsung, LG and Hyundai now household names. South Korea is the 4th largest economy in Asia and the 12th largest in the world and is one of the fastest growing developed economies. Seoul is developing as a design, fashion and technology centre, and breaking out as a key business hub. This technology forward, but deeply traditional city, will be an ideal location for the largest and most prestigious event for international lawyers, providing an abundance of business and networking opportunities. 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 TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST: 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 Visit: ibamarketing@int-bar.org To receive details of all advertising, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for the IBA Annual Conference in Seoul, andrew.webster-dunn@int-bar.org OFFICIAL CORPORATE SUPPORTER

6 International Bar Association the global voice of the legal profession 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 170 countries. Inspired by the vision of the United Nations, the IBA was founded in the same spirit, just before the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed in Advert space The IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and upto date information, enabling them to better represent their clients interests. Through its various committees, fora and task forces, the IBA facilitates the exchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of law around the globe. Corporate and M&A Law Committee overview The Corporate and M&A Law Committee aspires to be the leading global forum for the education, exchange of know-how and networking of corporate, corporate compliance, private equity and M&A practitioners around the world. Additionally, the Corporate and M&A Law Committee works with Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee and the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee to form the Corporate Law Section. Contact information International Bar Association 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street London EC4A 4AD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) member@int-bar.org