The role of the corporate counsel is becoming increasingly complex. Even companies with substantial in-house legal resources can have a hard time keeping up with regulatory requirements and changes in key substantive areas of the law, let alone finding time to anticipate new trends. Moreover, there has been a lot of literature and discussion recently on how the role of the General Counsel has been evolving. An exceptional General Counsel is not only measured by the legal advice they provide, but also by their in-depth understanding of the business and the proactive contributions they make to the corporation.

This in-depth best practice driven conference will begin with a substantive update on key areas where the law is changing rapidly and will focus on strategic issues affecting in house counsel such as managing litigation in-house, strengthening the in-house team, the role of in-house counsel in risk management and optimising relationship and value of a General Counsel to the Board.

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The underlying rationale behind the development of letters of credit has been the need to create an independent mechanism for the confirmation of the buyer’s obligation to pay for the seller’s transfer of the goods. Letters of credit hence is a financing trade instrument to facilitate payment in import/export transactions. Understanding the gravity of letters of credit is crucial, making sure the methods of payment, trade terms, cost, reimbursements and discrepancies are carefully examined to minimize loss. A sound understanding of UCP 600 & International Trade Payment together with the relevant shipping practices can eliminate unnecessary disputes, delay & losses in trading.

This two day course aims to provide participants with a thorough and sound understanding of letters of credit so as to provide products and services to the customers at the time, place and form desired in the most profitable and cost effective manner.

This seminar aims to address issues on principles & valuation methodologies, determining value through business analysis and valuation requirements for financial reporting and mergers & acquisition purposes.

The various practical sessions will bring clarity to CFOs, accountants, auditors, valuation professionals, legal counsel and CPAs by explaining the valuation aspects of the new financial reporting requirements, including how to identify the characteristics of goodwill and intangible assets, determine if impairment has occurred, tangible asset valuation and valuation of ESOP and financial instruments.

IT contracts can often be complex and unaware parties may find themselves dealing with a lot of loopholes. These series of workshops provides participants an opportunity to gain an in-depth and practical understanding of various types of IT contracts. Delegates can expect to engage in intensive discussions with our expert speakers and master techniques and strategies to drafting effective contracts.