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8:20
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Registration
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9:00
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Chairman's welcome and opening remarks
Gurbachan Singh, KhattarWong, Singapore
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9:10
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Opening keynote: The Asian elements and competing alternatives
Stephen Moverley Smith QC, XXIV Old Buildings, UK
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9:45
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Panel discussion: Trust litigation and resolution - a global update
2008 is a year that continues to make its mark on the new decade. With banks accused of providing improper advice, together with beneficiaries looking to place blame, trust litigation is on the rise. This session will focus on what Counsel should come prepared to do in the case of litigation. This session will also look at the recent English Law Court of Appeal case involving Hastings-Bass and the law surrounding mistake.
Deborah Barker SC, KhattarWong, Singapore
Ronald Choo, Rajah & Tann, Singapore
Simon Michaels, Berwin Leighton Paisner, Singapore
Shân Warnock-Smith QC, 5 Stone Buildings, UK and ICT Chambers, Cayman Islands
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10:30
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Coffee break
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11:00
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Keynote interview: Focus on China - a market insight
With an economy so diverse yet so independent from the rest of Asia, there is no doubt that the rest of the region is somewhat fascinated by the day-to-day workings of a Chinese Private Client firm. What are the effects of such a heavy common law jurisdiction and where are they likely to go? How have attitudes changed in recent years?
Clifford Ng, K&L Gates, Hong Kong & Beijing
Gurbachan Singh, KhattarWong, Singapore
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11:45
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Panel discussion: Advising in line with political unrest - sit tight or take flight?
In a time where a number of jurisdictions are experiencing political instability and regime change, this session will focus on how these events are affecting the worlds wealthy and their assets. How do you plan for such unforeseen eventualities? Do you take flight from the jurisdiction or do you sit tight and ride out the storm?
Paul Christopher, Mourant Ozannes, Channel Islands
Paul Patterson, RBC Wealth Management, Channel Islands
Dawn Quek, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow, Singapore
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12:45
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Networking lunch
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13:45
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INTERACTIVE FOCUS GROUPS
How are recent and ongoing developments in other parts of the globe impacting on the big players in Asia? These interactive breakout sessions will provide the ideal platform in which to learn, share and pinpoint areas of interest and concern for lawyers and their clients.
A) US reporting requirements
With a new voluntary disclosure and withholding regime under way in the United States, this session will look at the potential impact of these regulations. This will include FATCA, OVDI and F-BAR regulations. Is there a risk of these obligations becoming too onerous?
Suzanne M Reisman, Law Offices of Suzanne M Reisman, UK
Joshua S Rubenstein, Katten Muchin Rosenman, USA
B) Trustee duties, liabilities and exposures
This session will delve into the complicated issues that trustees encounter in their day-to-day role. This discussion will address the global ramifications for offshore trustees of the new UK Bribery Act and suggested responses to it, trustee's obligations in responding to requests for information from beneficiaries and public authorities, and trustee's obligations and risks regarding the investment of trust property.
Nicholas Holland, Bircham Dyson Bell, UK
Valerie Wu, Lee & Lee, Singapore
C) Tax: Tackling the technicalities
Come ready to share and tackle new tax laws from key jurisdictions such as Canada, Malaysia and Hong Kong to identifying the most complex and current tax reforms. Who is coming out on top?
Mike Grover, Labuan IBFC, Malaysia
Patrice Marceau, DLA Piper, Hong Kong
Michael Olesnicky, Baker & McKenzie, Hong Kong
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15:00
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Coffee break
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15:30
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Residency and citizenship planning - practical advice
Private client lawyers address issues of residency and citizenship on behalf of their clients on an everyday basis. This session will address current developments in key jurisdictions, comparing and contrasting new and interesting features which may make these emerging areas more attractive going forward.
Leon Kwong Wing, KhattarWong, Singapore
Ryan Myint, Taylor Wessing, UK
Michael Olesnicky, Baker & McKenzie, Hong Kong
Erik X Wallace, Withers, UK
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16:15
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Family succession and dispute masterclass
This masterclass will look at the unfortunate realities of family disputes in cases where a family-owned business is at the centre. The masterclass will explore issues such as personality disputes over the issue of transferring wealth to the next generation. How can your role help facilitate the difficult discussions that need to take place between families and when is it appropriate to take a step back?
Joe Field, Withers, Hong Kong
Randolph Khoo, Drew & Napier, Singapore
Shân Warnock-Smith QC, 5 Stone Buildings, UK and ICT Chambers, Cayman Islands
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17:30
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Closing remarks from the chairman
Gurbachan Singh, KhattarWong, Singapore
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17:35
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End of conference
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