Schedule 2023

september 6, 2023 september 7, 2023

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Exhibitor Set Up - Exhibitor Hall


2:00pm - 4:00pm

Early Delegate Registration


6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meet and Greet Reception


7:45am - 8:30am
THROUGHOUT THE CONFERENCE, THE DRESS CODE WILL BE BUSINESS ATTIRE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Registration/Coffee


8:30am - 9:00am

Opening Remarks


9:00am - 9:50am

Engaging the Next Generation

What are their wishes and ambitions? Why do seniors tend to ignore them? Are we, as family advisors, well equipped to deal with the next generation? This presentation will be based on a research paper on more than 50 of the next-generation of UHNW families.


Speakers: Oradores:

Doris Sommavilla, Stonehage Fleming (United Kingdom)

9:55am - 10:35am

Advisors’ and Trustees’ Accountability in Estate Planning

Are advisors and trustees acting accountably when assisting clients with estate planning? What is and is not ethical and legitimate? The dos and don’ts of estate planning will be considered.


Speakers: Oradores:

Bruce Zagaris, Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe (USA)

10:35am - 11:00am

COFFEE BREAK


11:00am - 11:45am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - SELECT ONE
SESIONES SIMULTÁNEAS - ESCOJA UNA
11:00am - 11:45am

Trusts and Other Fiduciary Structures Under The New Colombian Tax Reform

Colombia has recently enacted tax reforms, aimed at foreign trusts and other fiduciary structures. Join us as we examine this hot topic, for the industry and especially Colombians.


Speakers: Oradores:

Jaime E. Gomez, Posse Herrera Ruiz (Colombia)
Marco E. Rojas, R&S International Law Group LLP (United States)
Moderator: Moderador:
Camilo Cortes, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas (Colombia)

The Will - Uses & Importance in Latam

A multinational panel will address the importance of the will as a part of an integral and efficient succession plan implementation, focussing on practical issues.


Speakers: Oradores:

Andréa Caliento, Lefosse (Brazil)
Gustavo Ortega, TLA Tax & Legal Advisors (Ecuador)
Luis Rosas, GKR (Mexico)
Moderator: Moderador:
Andrew Miller, Bedell Cristin (Cayman Islands)

11:50am - 12:35pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - SELECT ONE
SESIONES SIMULTÁNEAS - ESCOJA UNA
11:50am - 12:35pm

Trusts in Latin America: A jurisdictional look

Our speakers, from Mexico, Brazil and Panama, will discuss the potential lack of legal framework; how trusts are treated and taxed; and any relevant, new, or pending, legislation.


Speakers: Oradores:

Eugenio Grageda, Holland & Knight (Mexico)
Nicole Najjar, Mattos Filho (Brazil)
ANA ISABEL DÍAZ, Assets Trust (Panama)
Moderator: Moderador:
Dayra Berbey de Rojas, AXIOS Law & Trust (Panama)

Trusts and Forced Heirship Rules

The panel will consider the implications of forming a trust focussing on the forced heirship rules of the settlor's country of residence.


Speakers: Oradores:

Francesco Frattini, Gasparro Frattini e Asociati (Italy)
Sally Peedom, Collas Crill (Cayman Islands)
Herberto Robinson, Estudio McEwan (Argentina)
Moderator: Moderador:
Pedro Ramirez, Turanzas, Bravo & Ambrosi (Mexico)

12:35pm - 1:50pm

LUNCH


1:50pm - 2:35pm

Art Planning Through Stages of Life

LatAm families are actively acquiring art, within the region and around the world. Art has become a significant asset for many of our clients. This panel will discuss the practicalities of building an art collection and planning aspects that need to be considered, tax consequences, logistics, insurance requirements, fiduciary duties, and other relevant topics


Speakers: Oradores:

Sherri Cohen, Sotheby’s (United States)
Brian D. Conboy, Fiduciary Trust International (United States)
Kathryn Von Matthiessen, Katten Muchin Rosenman (USA)
Moderator: Moderador:
Gloria E. Fieldcamp, Fiduciary Trust (United States)

2:35pm - 3:15pm

Update of Beneficial Tax Residency Regimes

The political and social situation in much of Latam is becoming ever more fraught and mobility is increasing. 
The speaker will delve into the dos and don’ts, anecdotes, unpleasant surprises and issues commonly overlooked by HNWI.


Speakers: Oradores:

Ivan Sacks, Withersworldwide (United States)

3:15pm - 3:40pm

COFFEE BREAK


3:40pm - 4:20pm

The Corporate Transparency Act (USA) - What it means for you.

Our panel will present practical examples of the application of the new rules requiring disclosure of beneficiaries in the USA.


Speakers: Oradores:

Glenn Fox, Baker McKenzie (United States)
Arianne Plasencia, McDermott Will & Emery LLP (United States)

4:20pm - 5:00pm

Vulnerable Clients

All too often we are seeing cases of the vulnerability of clients being expoited. Aspects such as spotting the warning signs and taking the appropriate steps will be highlighted. 


Speakers: Oradores:

Joshua Rubenstein, Katten (United States)

5:00pm - 5:30pm

CLOSING REMARKS

Sponsorship draw & 2024 location annoucement.


8:30am - 9:00am
THROUGHOUT THE CONFERENCE, THE DRESS CODE WILL BE BUSINESS ATTIRE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Registration/Coffee


9:00am - 9:45am

Challenges of M&A Transactions in Family-Owned Business

This panel will provide practical insights on how family relations impact discussions and planning of M&A transactions.


Speakers: Oradores:

Sergio Michelsen, Brigard Urrutia (Colombia)
Pierre Moreau, Moreau Advogados (Brazil)

9:45am - 10:35am

Latin America At The Crossroads

A big picture look at the challenges and opportunities of how politics, technology and communication are transforming the region.


Speakers: Oradores:

Alejandro Santos, Prisa Media (Colombia)

10:35am - 10:55am

STEP Update


Speakers: Oradores:

Assad Abdullatiff, AXIS FIDUCIARY LTD (Mauritius)

10:55am - 11:20am

COFFEE BREAK


11:20am - 12:05pm

Is conflict in a family business inevitable?

How to identify and mitigate conflicts between all of the stakeholders. 


Speakers: Oradores:

Alejandro Cardenas, Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas (Colombia)
Andres Maldonado, Virtus Partners (Colombia)

12:10pm - 12:25pm

Presentation by the Bahamas Minister


Speakers: Oradores:

The Hon. Michael B. Halkitis, The Bahamas Ministry of Economic Affairs (Bahamas)

12:25pm - 1:15pm

Trends in substance and other such requirements in international tax planning

A big picture review of the current OECD, EU and international tax authority landscape. 


Speakers: Oradores:

Robert Reymond, Charles Russell Speechly (United Kingdom)
José E. Aguilar Shea, Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP (Spain)

1:15pm - 2:30pm

LUNCH


2:30pm - 3:15pm

How will AI Revolutionize International Planning?

AI is impacting all areas of life. How should we best leverage it to assist in strategic decision-making and efficiencies?


Speakers: Oradores:

Adam Butler, CFA, CIO ReSolve Asset Management ()

3:15pm - 4:05pm

Political Instability in Latam

This leading commentator will provide key insights into political instability in Latam and its economic, social and related impacts.


Speakers: Oradores:

Alvaro Vargas Llosa, (Peru)

4:05pm - 4:15pm
BUSES WILL DEPART THE HOTEL LOBBY FOR THE METROPOLITAN CLUB AT 6:00PM.

CLOSING REMARKS & Gala dinner

Gala Dinner is Hosted by the Presenting Sponsor: Bahamas Ministry of Economic Affairs
Surrounded by the forest and the mountains of eastern Bogota, the Metropolitan Club is an excellent location for rest and relaxation. The Club  was created as a place where people could gather, enjoy nature, food, art and culture. 

Location: Metropolitan Club, close to the financial heart of the Capital
Dress Code: Evening cocktail attire


Sponsors