Conference programme - Saturday 13 November

Wealth on the move

09.30 Chairman’s opening remarks
Henry Christensen III, partner, McDermott Will & Emery, UK

09.45 Keynote: Political risk
The views of the United States Treasury on the role of lawyers, private bankers and other intermediaries in the enforcement of anti-money laundering initiatives in the world today.
Chip Poncy, director, office of strategic policy, terrorist financing and financial crimes office, United States Department of the Treasury

10.30 Roleplay
An in-depth workshop, using a case study to explore current issues in trusts and trust alternatives and to address issues, including family governance, generational planning and asset protection. How do you deal with: a) loss of control of management of the family business when held in trust; b) divorce and trusts; c) fair treatment of different family members?
Shân Warnock-Smith QC, 5 Stone Buildings, UK

11.30 Coffee

11.50 Roleplay continued…

12.50 Chairman’s closing remarks
Henry Christensen III, partner, McDermott Will & Emery, USA

13.00 Lunch