2nd Annual Investing in Africa Conference:

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1 A conference presented by the IBA North American Regional Forum, supported by the IBA African Regional Forum, the IBA Mining Law Committee, the IBA Power Law Committee, the IBA Oil and Gas Law Committee, the IBA Banking Law Committee and the IBA Law Firm Management Committee 2nd Annual Investing in Africa Conference: Opportunities for Businesses and the Lawyers Who Counsel Them 29 June 1 July 2016,, London, England Topics will include: Mitigating risks Funding Africa s growth: who is supplying funds and to whom? Low oil prices and the oil and gas industry in Africa From raw materials to hi-tech devices: the impact on African mining of the regulations on conflict minerals Africa s investment landscape: trends that will affect commercial enterprises and the lawyers who counsel them Infrastructure private sector investment in the African power sector Follow #IBAInvestAfrica REGISTER BEFORE 20 MAY 2016 TO RECEIVE EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS BOOK NOW AT UP TO 8½ CPD/CLE HOURS AVAILABLE*

2 Programme Conference Co-Chairs Luis Gonzalez Nieves Solorzano Carvajal Gonzalez y Perez- Correa, Mexico City; Co-Chair, IBA North American Regional Forum Sternford Moyo Scanlen & Holderness, Harare; Chair, IBA African Regional Forum Hansel T Pham White & Case, Washington DC; Co-Chair, IBA North American Regional Forum Ignacio J Randle Estudio Randle, Buenos Aires; Council Member, IBA Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section Wednesday 29 June 1800 Registration Opening reception Start the conference in style. Join IBA committee officers, colleagues and conference speakers to network over drinks and canapés. Thursday 30 June Registration Welcome tea and coffee Welcoming remarks Luis Gonzalez Nieves Video introduction from David W Rivkin Debevoise & Plimpton, New York; President, International Bar Association Mitigating risks Too often, crises are insufficiently or incorrectly predicted, mainly due to lack of knowledge regarding the context and when and where a crisis arose, or because of non-compliance with a number of laws and standards, especially related to human rights. As a result, crises can escalate and worsen very quickly without being managed in a timely and effective manner. In this context, the panellists will examine best practices for lawyers when preventing and managing crises. What is a crisis in the African context? When can it be said that a crisis is happening? How can you anticipate the unpredictable? How can you avoid crisis escalation? What is the role of lawyers in dealing with crisis: technical/ trusted advisers? Moderator Stéphane Brabant Herbert Smith Freehills, Paris Speakers Paulo de Sa World Bank Group, Washington DC Peter Herbel Attorney, Paris Tara O Connor Africa Risk Consulting, London Katrina White Acacia Mining plc, London Coffee/tea break Funding Africa s growth: who is supplying funds and to whom? This panel will discuss the challenges, opportunities and trends associated with funding Africa s growth, including sources of investment such as private equity, capital markets, national development agencies, multi-lateral institutions (eg, African Development Bank, International Finance Corp), and African-based banks and other local funding sources. Conference reception sponsor

3 Thursday continued What are some of the macro trends in financing Africa s growth? For example, will growth in private sources of funding continue to outpace funding from multilateral agencies? What role are global financial investors playing in funding growth? When it comes to securing funding for projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, what are the chief challenges from both a financial and legal perspective? Infrastructure financing through capital markets How can institutional money be channelled to infrastructure projects through capital markets? What solutions would address the main challenges, including supply and demand? Will international investors demand higher yields for African bonds with the depreciation of local currencies? What are the legal, institutional and market impediments that constrain funding? For example, those that restrict development of local capital markets? Moderator Ulrike Naumann Bowman Gilfillan, Johannesburg; Academic Liaison Officer, IBA Banking Law Committee Speakers Yinka Edu Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Lagos Megan McDonald Standard Advisory London Limited, London Gabriel Mpubani Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, London Tim Pick Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, London Lunch Low oil prices and the oil and gas industry in Africa Panellists will address the current environment of low oil and gas prices and the consequences for the sector in Africa, global competition for markets, how to increase efficiency and costreduction initiatives to sustain the industry, and upcoming opportunities in the oil and gas sector. Judicial recovery and oil and gas companies in Africa how does it work and how can this affect the stakeholders of the oil and gas industry? Are there any potential regulatory changes in Africa due to the economic crisis? M&A and deal flow assessing market trends with low oil prices and opportunities in Africa. Moderator Graham Watson Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, London Speakers Olayemi Anyanechi Sefton Fross, Lagos Reena Mohamedi Anadarko Algeria Company, Uxbridge Peter Ntephe ERHC Energy, Houston Eduardo Pereira Morais Leitão Galvão Teles Soares Da Silva & Associados, Lisbon Pedro Rufino Carvalho Herbert Smith Freehills, London Coffee/tea break From raw materials to hi-tech devices: the impact on African mining of the regulations on conflict minerals Join this panel session to hear from regulators (EU Commission, UK Government, OECD), an expert in the supply chain and companies in the manufacturing sectors. They will cover the following matters: Explanation of the rules applicable (OECD guidance, Dodd-Frank 1502 and the draft EU Conflict Minerals Regulations) Impact of these regulations on trade Practical measures to take to address the rules Practical guidance for businesses involved Impact on African businesses and people The aim of the session is to provide a practical view from regulators, companies and experts involved in the supply chain of conflict minerals from their extraction to the end product. Co-Moderators Hubert André-Dumont McGuireWoods, Brussels; Senior Vice- Chair, IBA Mining Law Committee Ignacio J Randle Speakers Bryn James UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London Julian Lageard Intel, Brussels Per-Olof Loof KEMET Electronics Corp, Fort Lauderdale Louis Marechal OECD, Paris Reinirus Nieland European Commission, Brussels Tristan Palmer MineralCare, Dubai Conference dinner No.4 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7BQ Ticket price: 100 Kindly supported by

4 Friday 1 July Registration Welcome tea and coffee Africa s investment landscape: trends that will affect commercial enterprises and the lawyers who counsel them Panellists will offer views on where they believe the greatest opportunities lie over the next five years. Buoyed by an emerging African middle class, international investors are racing to invest in Africa. Panellists will discuss recent deals in the following areas: Agri-business food and agriculture Banking and financial services Information technology Media and entertainment Retail and consumer products Panellists will also discuss: Which sectors are poised to grow the most rapidly in the near and medium-term in Sub-Saharan Africa? Which countries or regions in Sub-Saharan Africa will see the greatest growth? Are there any sleepers among them? What are the unique opportunities and challenges that lawyers must be mindful of as they counsel both seasoned investors and those relatively new to the African investment environment? Moderator Sternford Moyo Speakers Kalu Abosi SPA Ajibade & Co, Lagos Robert Millard Møller PSF Group, Cambridge; Co-Chair, IBA Law Firm Management Committee Olufunmi Oluyede TRLPLAW, Lagos; Chair, Crimes Against Women Subcommittee, IBA Criminal Law Committee Jacob Saah Saah & Company, Accra Coffee/tea break Infrastructure private sector investment in the African power sector Foreign investment targeting the power sector in Africa has seen impressive growth. Sources of capital are geographically diverse (eg, China, US, South East Asia and Europe, including eastern European countries such as Russia). Of the estimated US$3.3bn in private equity funds invested in Africa in 2013, a significant percentage was targeted at infrastructure and technology-related projects within the power sector. What have been the most notable innovations in the financing of power projects over the last three years? How has the emergence of private equity funds affected the power sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, both for renewable energy and fossil fuel projects? Which countries or regions have been most hospitable to private equity investors in the power sector, by, for example, enhancing their legal frameworks to encourage greater power-related investment? What are key risks and challenges investors and their advisors should consider in structuring an investment in Africa? How has political risk typically been addressed with respect to large power sector investments? Is there reason to believe that private equity will play a significant role in the power sector in Africa? Moderator Sarah W Fitts Debevoise & Plimpton, New York; North America Regional Representative, IBA Power Law Committee Speakers Luiz Aboim White & Case, London Stephanie Kam CPCS Transcom Ltd, Ottawa, Ontario Nankunda Katangaza Houk Tangaza, London Conrad Marais General Counsel, CEC Africa, London Olasupo Shasore Ajumogobia & Okekeand, Lagos Closing remarks Sternford Moyo 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 Information Date 29 June 1 July 2016 Venue Grosvenor Square London W1K 2HP England Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Language All working sessions and conference materials will be in English. How to register Register online by 24 June at 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 Caroline Perkins at the IBA together with your payment. You should receive ed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not then please contact Caroline Perkins at caroline.perkins@int-bar.org. Fees Online registrations received: 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. on or before until 20 May 24 June IBA member IBA corporate group member* Non-member** Young lawyers (under 30 years) Academics/judges (full-time) Public lawyers Corporate counsel Guest fee Conference dinner After 24 June registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office. Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before after 20 May 20 May IBA member IBA corporate group member* Non-member** 915 1,015 Young lawyers (under 30 years) 575 1,015 Academics/judges (full-time) 575 1,015 Public lawyers 575 1,015 Corporate counsel 690 1,015 Guest fee Conference dinner *The IBA Corporate Group Member is a reduced rate offered to the in-house legal department of international corporations. This rate is only applicable if your company has a corporate group membership with the IBA. **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. If you would like to become a full or general member of the IBA, which includes membership of one committee or more and inclusion in and access to our membership directory we encourage you to do so now in order to register for this conference at the member rate. Full details of how to join can be found at Full payment must be received in order to process your registration. Fees include: Attendance at all working sessions Conference materials, including any available speakers papers submitted to the IBA before 17 June. Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website ( approximately seven days prior to the conference Access to mobile delegate search application Lunch on Thursday Tea and coffee during breaks Opening reception on Wednesday 29 June Please note that registrations are not transferable. Guest fees include: Opening reception on Wednesday 29 June A guest must not be a member of the legal profession or seek to use the Conference as a business networking opportunity. Access to working sessions is not permitted for guests. Checks are made to ensure members of the legal profession 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. Only registered guests (ie, those paying the guest fee) are eligible to participate in the social programme. List of participants In 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 24 June at the latest. Mobile delegate search application All 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/conf706 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.

6 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 Sponsorship Department at the IBA 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. Payment of registration fees 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: (Sort Code ) at the National Westminster Bank, St James s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB05NWBK 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/ (Sort Code ) at the National Westminster Bank, St James s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom or SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB58NWBK 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. 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: (Sort Code ) at the National Westminster Bank, St James s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom. SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB55NWBK 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. Credit card payments: by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No other cards are accepted. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR NAME AND CON706LONDON APPEAR ON ANY TRANSFER OR DRAFT. No deductions or withholdings All 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-outs The IBA places its conference in venues of a suitable size for the 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 the conference without a confirmed place at the event. Cancellation of registration If cancellation is received in writing at the IBA office by 3 June, fees will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. We regret that no refunds can be made after this date. Registrations received after 3 June will not be eligible for any refund of registration fees. Refunds will be made minus any monies owed to the IBA. 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.

7 Hotel accommodation A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Millennium Hotel Mayfair for the nights of 29 and 30 June: Grosvenor Square London W1K 2HP Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) reservations.mayfair@millenniumhotels.co.uk The following rates are per room, per night and inclusive of breakfast and wifi. The rate excludes VAT currently at 20 per cent. 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. Disabled access The is wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance. Single room: 220 Double room: 230 Social programme Please complete the attached accommodation form and send it directly to the hotel to make your reservation. The hotel requires a credit card number to secure your reservation Opening reception Cancellation of your individual reservation should be made before 30 days of the date of arrival. A charge of full night s stay accommodation will be levied to the credit card that has been used to guarantee the booking if you cancel the reservation after or do not arrive at the hotel Conference dinner No.4 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7BQ 29 June 2016 Please 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 28 May 2016 will be subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed at the special IBA rate. 30 June 2016 Enjoy an evening in this classic and elegant Edwardian building, with views overlooking Hyde Park. Ticket price: 100 Social event ticket reservations cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been received before 24 June, subject to availability. The International Bar Association s Human Rights Institute The International Bar Association s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), established in 1995, works to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide. The IBAHRI undertakes training for lawyers and judges, capacity building programmes with bar associations and law societies, and conducts high-level fact-finding missions and trial observations. The IBAHRI liaises closely with international and regional human rights organisations, producing news releases and publications to highlight issues of concern to worldwide media. All IBAHRI activities are funded by grants and individual donations. International Bar Association s Human Rights Institute Annual Review 2015 To help support our projects, become a member for just 40 a year less than 4 a month. Visit for more information, and click join to become a member. Alternatively, us at hri@int-bar.org. To read more on IBAHRI activities, download the IBAHRI Annual Review 2015 at Our work around the world Work carried out in 2015 Work carried out prior to 2015 /IBAhumanrights

8 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK, WASHINGTON DC, USA The 2016 IBA Annual Conference will be held in Washington DC, home to the federal government of the USA and the three branches of US government Congress, the President and the Supreme Court. Washington DC is also an important centre for international organisations and is home to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. As well as being the political centre of the USA, Washington DC is home to some spectacular museums and iconic monuments clustered around the National Mall. Washington DC will give the 2016 IBA Annual Conference the perfect blend of opportunities for business, cultural exploration and to develop a unique set of new contacts. This mix makes Washington DC an ideal location for the world s leading conference for international lawyers. WHAT WILL WASHINGTON DC 2016 OFFER YOU? Access to the world s best networking and business development event for lawyers with over 6,000 lawyers and legal professionals attending from around the world Up-to-date knowledge of the key developments in your area of the law with nearly 200 working sessions covering all areas of practice The opportunity to generate new business with the leading firms from around the globe Up to 25 hours of continuing legal education and continuing professional development A variety of social functions providing ample opportunity to network and see the city s famous sights FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK: Visit: REGISTER BEFORE 1 JULY 2016 TO RECEIVE EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS OFFICIAL CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

9 Registration form 2nd Annual Investing in Africa Conference: Opportunities for Businesses and the Lawyers Who Counsel Them 29 June 1 July 2016,, London, England Please read the Information section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to Caroline Perkins at the address overleaf. Personal details (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals) Title Given name Family name Name and country to be shown on badge (if different from above) IBA membership number (if applicable) Date of birth Firm/company/organisation Address Tel Fax Guest Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest. Special dietary requirements TO OBTAIN A TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT ON THE FEES BELOW, PLEASE REGISTER BY 24 JUNE ONLINE AT IBA MEMBERS CAN REGISTER ONLINE BY 20 MAY FOR 690 PLEASE SEE INFORMATION FOR FURTHER ONLINE REGISTRATION DETAILS. Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before 20 May after 20 May amount payable IBA member IBA corporate group member* Non-member** 915 1,015 Young lawyers (under 30 years) 575 1,015 Academics/judges (full-time) 575 1,015 Public lawyers 575 1,015 Corporate counsel 690 1,015 Guest Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest. Social function Conference dinner Number of 100 One dinner 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 24 June. TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE 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. *THE IBA CORPORATE GROUP MEMBER IS A REDUCED RATE OFFERED TO THE IN-HOUSE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONS. THIS RATE IS ONLY APPLICABLE IF YOUR COMPANY HAS A CORPORATE GROUP MEMBERSHIP WITH THE IBA. **JOIN THE IBA TODAY AND REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE AT THE IBA MEMBER RATE. PLEASE FIND THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM AT

10 FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ORDER TO PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. Payment details I enclose a cheque/bank draft made payable to the IBA 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. Please charge the total amount due to my (delete as appropriate) Visa/MasterCard/American Express. Other cards are not accepted. Card number Start date Expiry date Name of cardholder Signature Date Where did you first hear about this conference? IBA CONFERENCE OTHER CONFERENCE DIRECT MAIL INTERNET ADVERTISEMENT EDITORIAL RECOMMENDATION OTHER Please provide further details, quoting code (if applicable) IBA listings are provided to relevant third parties for marketing purposes. The IBA will treat your personal information with the utmost respect and in accordance with UK data privacy laws. If you are agreeable to passing on your details, please tick this box If you do not wish to receive IBA information and materials, please tick this box Your details will however be included in the list of participants. Please send the completed form to: International Bar Association Caroline Perkins 4th Floor, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) caroline.perkins@int-bar.org For office use only Payment Banked Processed

11 Accommodation form MILLENNIUM HOTEL MAYFAIR BLOCK CODE: IBAS nd Annual Investing in Africa Conference: Opportunities for Businesses and the Lawyers Who Counsel Them 29 June 1 July 2016,, London, England Please refer to the Hotel accommodation section before completing this form Personal details (Please attach your business card or write in block capitals) Title Given name Family name Firm/company/organisation Address Tel Fax Single room 220 per room per night Double room 230 per room per night THE FOLLOWING RATES ARE PER ROOM, PER NIGHT AND INCLUSIVE OF BREAKFAST AND WIFI. THE RATE EXCLUDES VAT AT 20 PER CENT. ANY RESERVATIONS MADE AFTER 28 MAY WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AT THE ABOVE RATES. Please reserve: Single room Double room Arrival date Departure date TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING THE HOTEL REQUIRES ONE NIGHT S DEPOSIT PER ROOM. CANCELLATION OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF ARRIVAL. A CHARGE OF FULL NIGHT S STAY ACCOMMODATION WILL BE LEVIED TO THE CREDIT CARD THAT HAS BEEN USED TO GUARANTEE THE BOOKING IF YOU CANCEL THE RESERVATION AFTER OR DO NOT ARRIVE AT THE HOTEL. PLEASE 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 charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard American Express Card number Start date Expiry date Name of cardholder Signature Date Please return to Fax: +44 (0) Tel: +44 (0) reservations.mayfair@millenniumhotels.co.uk

12 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 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 legal professionals and 190 bar associations and law societies spanning all continents and has considerable expertise in providing assistance to the global legal community. Grouped into two divisions the Legal Practice Division and the Public and Professional Interest Division the IBA covers all practice areas and professional interests, providing members with access to leading experts and up-to-date information. Through the various committees of the divisions, the IBA enables an interchange of information and views among its members as to laws, practices and professional responsibilities relating to the practice of law around the globe. Additionally, the IBA s world-class conferences provide unrivalled professional development and network-building opportunities for international legal practitioners, senior business professionals, regulators and government officials. IBA African Regional Forum overview Membership of the following committees is without extra charge and open to all, and (if you are yet to do so) every African Regional Forum member is encouraged to join and become actively engaged in at least one. We cordially welcome your inputs on all our current initiatives and novel endeavours for the future. Communications Law Committee overview The IBA Communications Law Committee is a leading global forum for legal practitioners with specialist expertise or interest in the communications sector. It offers members access to a worldwide network of leading practitioners, in-house counsel and regulators active in telecommunications and media markets. The Committee encourages the sharing of sectoral expertise through an annual newsletter, periodic technical journal and the annual Committee Conference, hosted jointly with the IBA Antitrust Committee. IBA Mining Law Committee overview The Committee s objective is to promote an interchange of information and views, and to advance knowledge among individual members of the committee and others as to laws, practices and procedures affecting all activities concerning minerals and mining throughout the world. Advert space IBA Oil and Gas Law Committee overview The Committee focuses on issues such as: Exploration and production for all forms of hydrocarbons Onshore and offshore oil and gas Joint Operating Agreements and other usual contracts used by the industry Financing and insurance Comparative tax regimes State participation and national oil companies Trans-national pipelines storage and refining Sales and shipping agreements Alternative dispute resolutions Exploration and production Licensing, PSA, other regimes Downstream issues Oil and Gas trade and marketing Natural Gas Transportation and Distribution LNG chain Hydrocarbons regulatory bodies and agencies IBA Power Law Committee overview The Committee s mission is to provide a forum where energy lawyers with different legal backgrounds from around the world can interact and learn from one another in a setting encouraging collegiality and the friendly exchange of ideas. IBA Banking Law Committee overview The Banking Law Committee provides a worldwide forum for banking lawyers and other legal professionals within the banking community to address all sorts of practical and legal issues arising in commercial and regulatory activities in this context. 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

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