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A conference presented by the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee and the IBA Latin American Regional Forum

Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America: New opportunities in a changing scenario

15–17 March 2017 Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Latin America has been an interesting target for mergers and acquisitions during the last decade. At first, private equity funds and strategic buyers from the US and Europe were the dominant players, but more recently ‘multilatinas’ have appeared and are now key players in the region. The improvement in some regional economies as well as the political climate also changed the region’s M&A landscape.

This conference will address these topics, identify trends and opportunities in the Latin American M&A market, comment on the continued and increased growing of ‘multilatinas’ and analyse different aspects of the region’s M&A transactions.

Sessions include:

• An overview to infrastructure development in Latin America

• Antitrust: present and future

• Distressed M&A: opportunities in the region

• Financing investments and M&A in Latin America

• Innovation in law firm management

• M&A in different sectors: what is happening in the region

• ‘Multilatinas’ M&A: the new regional phenomenon

• Overview of the M&A market in Latin America

• Private equity growth

• Public M&A

• Regulatory issues: how to deal with compliance

• Roundtable with general counsel

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Conference Co-ChairsCarlos Dominguez Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque, Caracas; Co-Chair, IBA Latin American Regional ForumNicolas Piaggio Guyer & Regules, Montevideo; Vice-Secretary, IBA Corporate and M&A Law CommitteeCarolina Zang Zang Bergel & Viñes Abogados, Buenos Aires; Vice-Chair, IBA Latin American Regional Forum

Organising CommitteePablo Artagaveytia Marval O’Farrell & Mairal, Buenos AiresCarlos DominguezDavid Gutierrez BLP Abogados, San Jose; Senior Vice-Chair, IBA Latin American Regional ForumPablo Iacobelli Carey, Santiago; Conference Coordinator South America, IBA Corporate and M&A Law CommitteeIgnacio Pesqueira Galicia Abogados, Mexico City; Vice-Secretary, Current Legal Developments Subcommittee, IBA Corporate and M&A Law CommitteeNicolas PiaggioFrancisco J Roggero Bullo Abogados, Buenos Aires; Scholarship Officer, IBA Latin American Regional ForumRicardo Veirano Veirano Advogados, São Paulo; Co-Chair, IBA Latin American Regional ForumCarolina Zang

Local Host CommitteeAbeledo Gottheil AbogadosAllende & Brea A&F – Allende Ferrante Abogados Alliani & BruzzonBeretta GodoyBrons & SalasBruchou Fernandez Madero & LombardiBullo AbogadosEstudio Beccar VarelaEstudio O’FarrellHope Duggan & SilvaM. & M. Bomchil Marval O’Farrell & Mairal Mitrani Caballero Ojam & Ruiz MorenoNavarro Castex AbogadosNegri & Pueyrredon AbogadosNicholson & CanoPerez Alati Grondona Benites Arntsen & Martinez de HozRattagan Macchiavello Arocena & Peña RobirosaTanoira Cassagne AbogadosZang Bergel & Viñes Abogados

0730 – 1700 RegistrationSheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center

0745 – 0850 Women Lawyers’ BreakfastPresented by the IBA Women Lawyers’ Interest Group

The IBA Women Lawyers’ Interest Group is proud to present a breakfast session where attendees will hear from a prominent speaker about why gender equality is an imperative in both business and politics. Participants will also discuss the role lawyers can play in bringing about equality.

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0900 – 0915 Opening remarksCarlos DominguezNicolas PiaggioCarolina Zang

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Wednesday 15 March

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1930 – 2100 Opening receptionStart the conference in style. Join IBA committee officers, colleagues and conference speakers to network over drinks and canapés.

Thursday 16 March

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1000 – 1100 PLENARY SESSION

Overview of the M&A market in Latin America This opening session will provide an overview of the region’s M&A market, considering the current global and Latin American economic climate. It will also provide insights into recent developments in the region as well as emerging trends both by country and by sector.

Session Co-ChairsAlfredo O’Farrell Marval O’Farrell & Mairal, Buenos AiresRicardo Veirano

SpeakersSergio J Galvis Sullivan & Cromwell, New YorkCarlos Garcia Managing Partner and Chairman, Victoria Capital Partners, Buenos AiresFacundo Gomez Minujin Managing Director, JP Morgan, Buenos AiresLuis Carlos Rodrigo Prado Rodrigo Elias & Medrano Abogados, Lima; Vice-Chair, IBA Latin American Regional ForumCarlos Umaña Brigard & Urrutia, BogotaSergio Urias Kirkland & Ellis, New York

1100 – 1130 Coffee/tea break

1130 – 1300 SIMULTANEOUS SESSIONS

SESSION ONE

Financing investments and M&A in Latin AmericaM&A activity has been solid in Latin America for many years. The majority of deals are intra-regional, with larger economies such as Brazil and Mexico being the top investors. Additionally, European and North American companies have led cross-border M&A activity as they have looked to invest and expand in fast growing markets. Despite significant improvements over the last decade, some of the major challenges to doing business in Latin America continue to be obtaining credit, tax law transparency, and enforcing contracts. Considering the region’s current political and financial conditions, what finance options do these investors have? What are the differences between cross-border commercial development and multilateral lending? What are the private equity and venture capital options? What has been the experience with capital markets in general? The panel will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different financing options for M&A and investments, in the current political and economic reality of Latin America.

Session Co-ChairsLuis Manuel Castro BLP Abogados, San JoseRoberto Guerrero V Guerrero Olivos, Santiago

SpeakersCarlos Albarracin Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy, New YorkP Eugenio Aramburu Perez Alati Grondona Benites Arntsen & Martinez de Hoz, Buenos AiresMaria Luisa Canovas Jones Day, New YorkNicolas Lafont McDermott Will & Emery, ParisSanti Pages Roca Junyent, BarcelonaArthur B Penteado Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados, São Paulo

SESSION TWO

Distressed M&A: opportunities in the regionThis session will tackle the most important issues to be considered in a distressed M&A deal. It will also discuss some of the advantages and opportunities that these types of M&A transactions can offer, especially in Latin America. Topics to be addressed include: • How to structure distressed M&A – APA or SPA • How to minimise post-acquisition liability of the buyer • Opportunities in the Latin American region • Learning from the experience of other countries

Session Co-ChairsAlberto Rebaza Rebaza Alcazar & De Las Casas Abogados, LimaFrancisco J Roggero

SpeakersTomas Araya M. & M. Bomchil, Buenos Aires; Membership Officer South America, IBA Insolvency SectionIvan Delgado Perez-Llorca, New YorkDiego Ferro Co-Chief Investment Officer, Greylock Capital, New YorkPaola Lozano Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, New YorkTrevor W Sweet III Caplin & Drysdale, Washington, DCHans Sydow Tinoco Travieso Planchart & Nuñez Abogados, CaracasLuciana Tornovsky Demarest Advogados, São Paulo

1300 – 1500 Lunch

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SESSION THREE

Regulatory issues: how to deal with complianceCompliance issues are now more important than ever for cross-border M&A transactions. Recent high-profile corporate scandals and their political consequences, widely publicised not only throughout Latin America but globally, have vividly portrayed the impact that, for instance, corruption allegations can have on the valuation, reputation and even on the future viability of the companies involved. From the buyer’s perspective, the value of an otherwise profitable target could be greatly reduced if the ghost of corruption pops-up following the closing of the transaction. It could even expose the buyer to potential liabilities under the buyer’s own domestic anti-corruption laws. But compliance issues go beyond anti-corruption statutes to encompass antitrust, environmental, international trade, currency controls, export controls, and labour laws among all others. This session will discuss, from a practical perspective, recent trends in the handling of compliance issues and related liabilities during the due diligence stage, the negotiation of the SPA, APA or the merger agreement, and post-closing, with particular focus on the buyer’s perspective. The panel will also cover the relevance of compliance due diligence under FCPA from a US investor’s perspective.

Session Co-ChairsEstif Aparicio Arias Fabrega & Fabrega, Panama City; Committee Liaison Officer, IBA Latin American Regional ForumAndres Cerisola Ferrere, Montevideo; Chair, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee

SpeakersCesar Amendolara Velloza e Girotto Advogados Associados, São PauloSergio Amiel Garrigues, LimaFelipe Cousiño Alessandri, Santiago; IBA Council Member, Colegio de Abogados de ChileHarvey Jay Cohen Dinsmore & Shohl, Cincinnati, OH; Senior Vice Chair, IBA Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises CommitteeAndy J Nussbaum Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, New YorkUriel O’Farrell Estudio O’Farrell, Buenos Aires

SESSION FOUR

M&A in different sectors: what is happening in the regionThe presentation will address lessons from M&A activity. It will also address sectors of special interest in the current M&A environment. The year 2015 saw a record number of M&A deals, and many of those are related to specific sectors – mainly health, energy, natural resources and technology, although in the financial arena and the retail market there has also been a considerable number of deals. The panel will address the main factors that, according to the market and relevant reports, have triggered activity in such sectors as well as the most relevant issues faced by companies in such transactions including regulatory aspects.

Session Co-ChairsTomas Allende Estudio Beccar Varela, Buenos AiresMarcela Hughes Hughes & Hughes, Montevideo

SpeakersDaniel del Rio Basham Ringe y Correa, Mexico City; LPD Representative, IBA Management BoardEstanislao Hernan Olmos Bruchou Fernandez Madero & Lombardi, Buenos AiresDiego Perez-Ordoñez Perez Bustamante & Ponce - PBP, QuitoGuillermo Perrone Latin America Regional Counsel, The Rohatyn Group, Buenos AiresAntonia Stolper Shearman & Sterling, New YorkCarlo Viacava Estudio Olaechea, LimaMarta Viegas TozziniFreire Advogados, São Paulo



SESSION FIVE

‘Multilatinas’ M&A: the new regional phenomenonAlthough the transformation of Latin American companies began 20 years ago, as local business leaders began to perceive the need to embrace globalisation for growth and sustainability, multilatinas’ outbound M&A activity grew particularly strongly after 2003. Brazilian, Mexican and Chilean companies lead this expansion. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities that multilatinas face when they enter M&A transactions to expand their business across the region and beyond.

Session Co-ChairsFrancisco Illanes Cariola Diez Perez-Cotapos, SantiagoIgnacio Pesqueira

Conference luncheon sponsors

Friday 17 March



SESSION SEVEN

An overview to infrastructure development in Latin America: what is next?During the last two decades Latin America has experienced a significant growth in the development of public infrastructure. Some countries have recently approved ambitious infrastructure programmes and legal frameworks, or have modernised such frameworks to foster further investment. Nevertheless, the infrastructure deficit is still enormous in many of the region’s countries and the challenges appear to remain the same. This presents an extraordinary challenge for both the public and private sectors. What needs to be done to provide more successful infrastructure programmes? How can investors be more effective, in developing infrastructure projects on time? How can new regulatory regimes help overcome challenges? These are some of the questions this panel aims to discuss. This session includes participation from Latin America infrastructure legal experts, sponsors, financers and/or contractors.

Session Co-ChairsJuan Carlos de Los Heros Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, Lima; Secretary, IBA Latin American Regional ForumFulvio Italiani D’Empaire Reyna Abogados, Caracas

SpeakersPablo Mijares Mijares Angoitia Cortes y Fuentes, Mexico CityGonzalo Molina Barros & Errazuriz, SantiagoDiego Parise Mitrani Caballero Ojam & Ruiz Moreno Abogados, Buenos AiresTomer Pinkusiewicz Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, New YorkFrance Tenaille Gowling WLG, TorontoWillie Wood Norton Rose Fulbright, Houston, TX

SESSION EIGHT

Antitrust: present and futureOver the last few decades, antitrust has emerged and evolved in Latin America with new laws and regulations in almost all jurisdictions. Most Latin American countries now have antitrust regulations, many with years of experience in competition law. Some countries’ ‘2.0’ regulations that have taken the influence from the EU and the US – leniency programmes, the criminalisation of cartels, compliance and mandatory merger reviews – are all part of the landscape. All those elements have definitely changed the way of doing business in Latin America. This panel will review the current status of the major antitrust regulations in different Latin American countries, and the challenges that these developments will bring: not only for the regulators but also for law firms and clients.

SpeakersJaime Cubillos Posse Herrera Ruiz, BogotaValeriano Guevara Lynch Allende & Brea, Buenos AiresAlberto Navarro Navarro Castex Abogados, Buenos Aires; Co-Chair, IBA Professional Ethics CommitteeMargarita Oliva Sainz de Aja Chadbourne & Parke, New YorkHernan Pacheco Pacheco Coto, San JoseMiguel Tornovsky Pinheiro Neto Advogados, São Paulo; Regional Representative Latin America, IBA Securities Law Committee

SESSION SIX

Public M&AThis session will address current issues in negotiated and contested public M&A transactions in Latin America. It will include recent changes to takeovers regulation, disclosure matters, stealth manoeuvres, protectionism and deal protections, defensive actions, standstill covenants, regulatory interference, target company and board duties, special committees, shareholder activism, and how the region’s public M&A market is expected to evolve in the years ahead.

Session Co-ChairsFelipe Larrain Claro y Cia, SantiagoEduardo Sanguinetti Sanguinetti & Asociados, Montevideo; Vice-Chair Latin America, IBA Law Firm Management Committee

SpeakersRocio Balestra Commissioner, Comision Nacional de Valores, Buenos AiresS Todd Crider Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, New YorkJustice Randy J Holland The Supreme Court of Delaware, Georgetown, DEAndres Hoyos Gomez-Pinzon Zuleta Abogados, BogotaPaula Vieira de Oliveira Mattos Filho Veiga Filho Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados, São PauloMarcelo Villegas Nicholson y Cano Abogados, Buenos Aires

1930 – 2200 Welcome reception provided by the local Host Committee

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Conference luncheon sponsors Conference refreshment break sponsor Women Lawyers breakfast sponsors

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Session Co-ChairsBenjamin Grebe Prieto, Santiago; Young Council Liaison Officer, IBA Latin American Regional ForumMichael J Reynolds Allen & Overy, Brussels and London; IBA Honorary Life Member of Council and Association

SpeakersCarles Esteva-Mosso DG Competition European Commission, BrusselsEsteban Manuel Greco President, Comision Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia (CNDC), Buenos AiresAntonio Guerra Uria Menendez Abogados, MadridAna Paula Martinez Levy & Salomão Advogados, São PauloJanet McDavid Hogan Lovells, Washington, DC; Co-Chair, IBA Antitrust CommitteeJose Gregorio Torrealba Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque, CaracasEnrique Vergara President, Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia (TDLC), Santiago



SESSION NINE

Law firm management: innovation in legal industryCan innovation be expected in the business of law firms? Innovation has probably been the hottest topic in management during the last decade. However, it seems like an insignificant matter for most lawyers compared with their clients’ legal issues. How can innovation help or complicate business for lawyers? In light of constant changes in business, can lawyers continue to be resistant to change and innovation?

Session Co-ChairsJaime Fernandez Madero Fernandez Madero Consulting, Buenos Aires; Conference Coordinator, IBA Law Firm Management CommitteeFernando Pelaez-Pier FPelaez Consulting, Caracas and Miami; IBA Honorary Life Member of Council and Association

SpeakersMartin Acero Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria, BogotaMariano Batalla Batalla Salto Luna, San Jose; Website and Newsletter Officer, IBA Law Firm Management CommitteeJaime Carey Carey, Santiago; Vice-Chair, IBA Legal Practice DivisionNicolas Herrera Guyer & Regules, MontevideoHermann J Knott Luther, ColognePatricia Menendez-Cambo Greenberg Traurig, Miami, FL; Treasurer, IBA Women Lawyers’ Interest GroupTony Williams Jomati Consultants, London

SESSION TEN

Securing private equityRecent developments in Latin American politics and economics have paved the way for outstanding private equity growth opportunities. There has been consistent grown in recent years and future predictions have further increased interest. As Latin America recently went through a recession, it is now exploiting new horizons. The sector has been maturing at a steady pace, and private equity firms are expected to pour in further funds. There have been many proven advantages, but the most immediate problem facing such funds is the decreasing value of local currencies. Many firms are now aggressively putting more capital to work to offset the lower valuations of a few years ago. When it comes to investing and withdrawing in Latin America, the exit is always the tricky part. In such situations, Latin American lawyers are key in bringing the right expertise to structure deals, develop business plans and secure effective exit strategies.

Session Co-ChairsManuel Garciadiaz Davis Polk & Wardwell, New YorkJuan Javier Negri Negri & Pueyrredon Abogados, Buenos Aires

SpeakersEllisa O Habbart The Delaware Counsel Group Attorneys at Law, Wilmington, DE; Vice-Chair, Corporate Governance Subcommittee, IBA Corporate and M&A Law CommitteeChantal E Kordula Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, New YorkMonique Mavignier BMA - Barbosa Müssnich e Aragão, São PauloAlejandro Paya Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira, BarcelonaPablo Vergara del Carril Zang Bergel & Viñes Abogados, Buenos Aires

1300 – 1445 Lunch

1445 – 1500 Alberto Lasheras-Shine Scholarship announcement

1500 – 1630 PLENARY SESSION

Roundtable with general counsel In this session, regional companies’ general counsel will address:• What are the most significant challenges that general counsel

face in an M&A transaction?• What type of services can be hired from outside counsel and

what’s undertaken internally in an M&A transaction?• What should you prioritise when hiring a firm for an M&A

transaction?• What are the main outside counsel’s do’s and don’ts in a M&A

transaction?

Session Co-ChairsLisandro Allende A&F – Allende Ferrante Abogados, Buenos AiresHoracio Bernardes Neto Motta Fernandes Rocha Advogados, São Paulo; IBA Secretary General

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SpeakersGabriela Colombo Director of Legal & Government Affairs, Mercado Libre, Buenos AiresNewman Debs Legal Vice-President, Unilever Latin America, São PauloFernando Hofmann Kimberly Clark, Buenos AiresFrancisco Merino General Counsel and Senior Vice-President Legal and Government Affairs, Pepsico Mexico, Central America, Caribbean and Andean Countries, Buenos AiresPedro Pesqueira MetLife, Mexico CityDavid W Rivkin Debevoise & Plimpton, New York; IBA PresidentCynthia Zarranz Cargill, Buenos Aires

1630 – 1640 Closing remarks

1900 – 2300 Closing partyEl Zanjon de Granadosaddress: Calle Defensa 755, San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Located in the historic San Telmo district of Buenos Aires, El Zanjon de Granados is the city’s most important archaeological site. Visitors enter via a restored house, dating from 1830, to descend to a spectacular labyrinth of vaulted tunnels.

1900 – 2045 Cocktails, canapés and guided tours2045 – 2115 Tango show2115 – 2300 Dance floor

Ticket price US$165

Entry is by ticket only

Transport will be provided

InformationDate15–17 March 2017

VenueSheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center San Martin 1225Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTel: +54 (11) 4318 9000www.sheratonbuenosaires.com

LanguageAll conference working sessions and conference materials will be in English.

How to registerRegister online at www.ibanet.org/conferences/conf751.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 Suzana Su at [email protected] together with your payment. You should receive emailed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not please contact Suzana Su.

FeesOnline registrations received:

on or before until 27 January 1 March

IBA member US$1,095 US$1,240

IBA corporate group member* US$820 US$930

Non-member** US$1,320 US$1,465

Young lawyers (under 30 years) US$820 US$1,465

Academics/judges (full-time) US$820 US$1,465

Public lawyers US$820 US$1,465

Corporate counsel US$985 US$1,465

Guest fee US$330 US$330

Closing party ticket US$165 US$165

After 1 March registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office.

Hard copy registration forms and fees received:

on or before after 27 January 27 January

IBA member US$1,215 US$1,380

IBA corporate group member* US$910 US$1,035

Non-member** US$1,465 US$1,630

Young lawyers (under 30 years) US$910 US$1,630

Academics/judges (full-time) US$910 US$1,630

Public lawyers US$910 US$1,630

Corporate counsel US$1,095 US$1,630

Guest fee US$330 US$330

Closing party ticket US$165 US$165 * 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 online versions of IBA Global Insight.(3) Pay the member rate for any subsequent IBA conference registrations for

this calendar year.(4) Take advantage of IBA Special Offers.

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.

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 www.ibanet.org

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.Full payment must be received in order to process your registration.

Fees include:• Attendance at all working sessions on 16 and 17 March• Conference materials, including any available speaker’s papers

submitted to the IBA before 1 March• Access to the above conference working materials from the IBA website

(www.int-bar.org) approximately seven days prior to the conference• Lunches on Thursday and Friday• Coffee/ tea during breaks• Invitation to Opening reception on 15 March• Invitation to Welcome reception provided by the local Host Committee

on 16 March

Guest fee includes:• Invitation to Opening reception on 15 March• Invitation to Welcome reception provided by the local Host Committee

on 16 March

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 participantsIn order for your name to appear in the list of participants, which will be made available seven days prior to the conference, your registration form must be received by 1 March at the latest.

Mobile delegate search applicationDelegates are now able to use a 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/conf751

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 email will be sent containing instructions on how to download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed by post.

Photography and filmingCertain 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 [email protected].

Promotional literaturePlease 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 [email protected].

Payment of registration feesUS dollars: by bank transfer to the IBA account number: 01286498 (Sort Code 56- 00-03) at the National Westminster Bank, St James’s & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1A 2DG, United Kingdom. SWIFT address NWBKGB2L, IBAN GB55NWBK60730101286498. Please ensure that a copy of the bank transfer details is attached to your registration form.

Please pay all bank charges so that the IBA receives the full invoiced amount.

Please ensure that your name and ‘CONF751’ appear on any transfer.

Credit card payments: by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. No other cards are accepted.

No deductions or withholdingsAll 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-outsThe 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 registrationIf cancellation is received in writing at the IBA office by 27 January, fees will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. Refunds will be made minus any monies owed to the IBA. We regret that no refunds can be made after this date. Registrations received after 27 January will not be eligible for any refund of registration fees.

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.

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).

Social programme

Wednesday 15 March

1930 – 2100 Opening reception

Thursday 16 March

1930 – 2200 Welcome reception provided by the local Host Committee

Friday 17 March

1900 – 2300 Closing partyTicket price: US$165

Dates to remember• 27 January is the date by which your registration form and

payment must be received at the IBA office if you are taking advantage of the early registration fee and is the date by which any cancellation must be received at the IBA office in order for fees to be refunded, less a 25 percent administration charge. No refunds can be made after this date.

• 1 March is the date by which your registration form and payment must be received at the IBA office in order for your name and company to be included in the list of participants, which will be made available seven days prior to the conference.

WeatherThe climate in Buenos Aires in mid-March is warm during the day with lower temperatures at night. Temperatures average 16-25oC (61-77oF). Rainfall is common at this time of year.

Travel arrangements and visasParticipants 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.

Airport Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini (EZE) is located approximately 20 miles Southwest of Buenos Aires.

TaxiThe best form of transport available from the airport to the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center is via taxi. The journey costs around US$40 plus a ten per cent tip. It takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Hotel accommodationA limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center and at the Park Tower Luxury Collection Hotel for the nights of 15 and 16 March 2017. Room rates for the nights prior and post these dates are subject to availability.

As a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotels, availability cannot be guaranteed once the room blocks are full.

Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center

San Martin 1225Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTel: +54 (11) 4318 9000www.sheratonbuenosaires.com

The following rates are per room, per night and inclusive of breakfast. Service charges and local taxes are not included.

Classic Single Room: US$209Classic Double Room: US$219Club Floor Single Room: US$229Club Floor Double Room: US$239

As a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel, availability cannot be guaranteed once the room block is full.

Please access http://bit.ly/IBASheraton2017 to book your accommodation. The hotel requires the guarantee of the first night to secure your reservation.

Park Tower Luxury Collection Hotel

Avenida Leandro N Alem 1193Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTel: +54 (11) 4318 9100www.parktowerbuenosaires.com

The following rates are per room, per night and inclusive of breakfast. Service charges and local taxes are not included.

Deluxe Single Room: US$269Deluxe Double Room: US$279

As a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the hotel, availability cannot be guaranteed once the room block is full.

Please access http://bit.ly/IBAParkTower2017 to book your accommodation. The hotel requires the guarantee of the first night to secure your reservation.

Cancellation and no-show policyCancellations received up to 21 days prior to check-in date are free of charge.

Cancellations received within 20 and 7 days prior to check-in date will incur a cancellation fee of one night.

Cancellations received within 6 days and 1 day prior to check-in date will incur a cancellation fee of the total nights reserved. The same applies to no-shows.

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 the booking.

Delegates are responsible for making accommodation reservations 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 accessThe Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center and the Park Tower Luxury Collection Hotel are wheelchair accessible. Please notify us if you require special assistance.

Unauthorised accommodation agentsThe IBA is not using any travel or accommodation agents for this conference. To make your reservation please contact the hotels directly by accessing http://bit.ly/IBASheraton2017 or http://bit.ly/IBAParkTower2017.

This is the only official accommodation booking system.

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Registration form

Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America: New Opportunities in a changing scenario

15–17 March 2017

Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Please read the ‘Information’ section before completing this form and return it together with your payment to Suzana Su 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________Country _______________________________________________________________

Tel___________________________________________________________Fax ___________________________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Guest name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Special dietary requirements __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TO OBTAIN A TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT ON THE FEES BELOW, PLEASE REGISTER BY 27 JANUARY ONLINE AT WWW.IBANET.ORG/CONFERENCES/CONF751.ASPX

IBA MEMBERS CAN REGISTER ONLINE BY 27 JANUARY FOR US$1,095 PLEASE SEE ‘INFORMATION’ FOR FURTHER ONLINE REGISTRATION DETAILS.

Hard copy registration forms and fees received: on or before 27 January after 27 January amount payable

IBA member US$1,215 US$1,380 US$

IBA corporate group member* US$910 US$1,035 US$

Non-member* US$1,465 US$1,630 US$

Young lawyers (under 30 years) US$910 US$1,630 US$

Academics/judges (full-time) US$910 US$1,630 US$

Senior lawyers US$910 US$1,630 US$

Corporate counsel US$1,095 US$1,630 US$

Guest fee US$330 US$330 US$ Guests are not entitled to attend the working sessions. No member of the legal profession may be registered as a guest.

Social functions

Opening reception on 15 March Number of tickets _____ One ‘Opening reception’ ticket for each delegate and registered guest is permitted.

Welcome reception on 16 March Number of tickets _____ One ‘Welcome reception’ ticket for each delegate and registered guest is permitted.

Closing party on 17 March Number of tickets _____ @ US$165 US$ One ‘Closing party’ ticket for each delegate and registered guest is permitted.

Social ticket reservations are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed unless payment has been received by 27 January.

TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE US$

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Your details will however be included in the list of participants.

Please send the completed form to:

International Bar Association

Suzana Su

Rua Helena 170, 14º andar, São Paulo, SP 04552-050, Brasil

Tel: +55 (11) 3046 3320 Fax: +55 (11) 3046 3324

Email: [email protected]

www.ibanet.org

For office use only Payment ______________________ Banked _______________________Processed_____________

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 WWW.IBANET.ORG.

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