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Senior in-house and law firm counsel will deliver strategic, practical coverage of:
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PROGRAM CO-CHAIRSWilliam (Bill) G. Gilliland Bryan C. Haynes |
KEYNOTE ADDRESSThe Client, the Firm and the Deal: In-house Counsel ReflectionsDavid Weyant QC |
MOCK NEGOTIATION SESSIONPre-Negotiation and Negotiation Strategies: Legal, Business and Ethical Considerations and Practical ExamplesWilliam K. Jenkins Joni R. Paulus |
Plus, two intensive workshops:Workshop A | Securities Law and PracticeChristopher Wolfenberg Workshop B | Energy Contracts – The Latest Legal and Business DevelopmentsMichael A. Hurst |
CLE AccreditationThis conference has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia and
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Dear Colleague, We are pleased to be once again working with Insight Information to deliver this 2011 version of the Negotiating and Drafting MAJOR BUSINESS AGREEMENTS conference in Calgary. In today’s unforgiving business climate, the effective planning and strategizing of business deals and the skilled drafting of transaction terms and contracts is essential in order to achieve business success. However, business deals require careful attention not only to the crafting of the contract document itself, but also to guiding the processes that unfold before and after the deal is committed to paper. Effectively managing relationships and communications, and successfully navigating negotiations and regulatory requirements are also key elements to ensuring that client objectives are met. Insight Information’s Major Business Agreements conference for 2011 will deliver expert coverage of timely, practical topics and provide essential updates on the changing legal, regulatory and business landscape. Whether you are a lawyer in private practice, are employed as corporate counsel in the public or private sectors, are a business, aboriginal or community leader, this program will provide essential information to support your commercial transactions and business initiatives. Join us in January for an excellent networking opportunity and to stay abreast of important legal developments, while fine-tuning your commercial law and drafting skills. We look forward to seeing you there.
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William (Bill) G. Gilliland |
Bryan C. Haynes |
CONFERENCE AGENDA
JANUARY 25, 2011 |
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8:15Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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9:00Welcoming Remarks from Insight Information |
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9:05Co-Chairs’ Opening RemarksWilliam (Bill) G. Gilliland Bryan C. Haynes |
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9:10Legislative Developments, Case Law Updates, Contract Law TrendsJames T. Eamon, Q.C.
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10:00Confidentiality Agreements, Letters of Intent, Non-competition AgreementsWilliam (Bill) G. Gilliland
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10:45Networking Coffee Break |
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11:00 |
MOCK NEGOTIATION
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Pre-Negotiation and Negotiation Strategies: Legal, Business and Ethical Considerations and Practical ExamplesWilliam K. Jenkins Joni R. Paulus The panelists will conduct a mock negotiation as a method of illustrating negotiating styles, strategies and key considerations, including:
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11:45Partnerships, Unincorporated Business Associations and other Business OrganizationsJohn R. Houghton
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12:30Networking Luncheon |
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1:30Financial Assurances and Protections in Business TransactionsKenneth B. Flowers Managing the financial risk inherent in business transactions is often a challenging and key consideration in the negotiation and drafting of transaction terms. What are the options open to the parties and how may they be best utilized?
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2:15Cross Border and International Agreements and TradeI. Berl Nadler Glenn Cameron
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3:15Networking Refreshment Break |
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3:30Commercial Lending Transactions – Complex Loans, Credit Agreements and Project FinanceDavid Zacks, Q.C.
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4:15Leasing Agreements - The EssentialsIan Kennedy Beth Vogel
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5:00 |
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Conference Adjourns for the Day |
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JANUARY 26, 2011 |
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8:30Continental Breakfast |
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9:00Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks |
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9:05The Annotated Purchase and Sale Agreement – Asset, Stock and Merger DealsNeal Ross Paula Olexiuk
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10:00Commonly Negotiated Deal Points in M&A TransactionsBryan C. Haynes
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10:00Commonly Negotiated Deal Points in M&A TransactionsBryan C. Haynes
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10:45Networking Coffee Break |
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11:00Joint Ventures and Strategic AlliancesFred R. Pletcher
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11:45Underwriting, Subscription and other Securities AgreementsStuart Olley
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12:30Networking Luncheon |
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KEYNOTE LUNCHEON ADDRESS
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The Client, the Firm and the Deal: In-house Counsel ReflectionsDavid Weyant QC |
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1:45Sourcing and Procurement Agreements: Industry Panel and PerspectivesModerator: Stephen D. Burns Robert J. Douglas David M. Holub Laura Letourneau Outsourcing is often used to leverage outside expertise and infrastructure, defray capital and other costs, and refocus operations on core business activities. While outsourcing can be effective to achieve key objectives, it can also become a high risk area for some organizations. Topics to be discussed include:
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2:30IP Issues in Business TransactionsJohn T. Ramsay QC
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3:15Networking Refreshment Break |
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3:30Doing Business with First Nations – Impact and Benefit AgreementsWally Braul
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4:15Electronic Contracts – Addressing the Unique Features and RisksGeorge A. Wowk
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5:00 |
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Co-Chairs’ Closing Remarks and Conference Concludes |
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POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS | JANUARY 27, 2011 |
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WORKSHOP A | 9:00 a.m. to 12 noonSecurities Law and PracticeChristopher Wolfenberg Benefit from an intensive session led by an expert in the field of securities law. You will receive in-depth coverage and practical strategies for this challenging and essential field of business law. Key areas of focus will include:
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the essentials, latest developments and best practices in securities law. You will receive specially prepared current materials for sharing with your colleagues and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore issues of concern to you and your practice. Chris Wolfenberg practices corporate and securities law, focusing on public and private financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and other corporate transactions involving junior and senior issuers. Chris has acted as a director and officer of a number of public, private and non-profit entities. |
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12:00 | 1:00 LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED FOR DELEGATES ATTENDING BOTH WORKSHOPS |
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WORKSHOP B | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.mEnergy Contracts – The Latest Legal and Business DevelopmentsMichael A. Hurst Attend this in-depth seminar to learn about key business transactions in the Oil and Gas sector from a leading practitioner. You will receive timely and practical updates focusing on important and developing areas of energy/oil and gas law and transactions. Topics to be covered include:
This comprehensive workshop will provide you with expert coverage of this topic as well as strategic analysis, documentary tools, precedents and specially development materials that will provide value long after the workshop has concluded. Michael A. Hurst is an expert in energy law who has been involved in oil and gas upstream, midstream and pipeline acquisitions, and in the structuring of greenfield projects, financing transactions and product sales arrangements. Mike has worked on infrastructure projects in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, the Canadian arctic and offshore areas and South America. He has also participated in the structuring of three large Oil Sands joint ventures. |
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Gain additional presence and prestige in front of senior level decision makers through Insight Information’s sponsorship opportunities. All of our exclusive sponsorship packages include a comprehensive suite of preferential benefits. For further details, please contact Kevin Jeanjacques at 416.642.6130 or kjeanjacques@alm.com
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The TELUS Convention Centre is conveniently located at 120-9th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta. Tel. 403-261-8500. For overnight accommodation please call the Marriott Hotel at 403-266-7331 and ask for the Insight Information corporate rate, or online at www.calgarymarriott.com using booking code IEY (subject to availability).
PRICE
Registration Fee: (Includes meals, documentation and inCONFERENCE™, fully searchable online access to this conference' s papers*)
| [ ] Early Bird Special (Register and pay by October 22, 2010) |
$1,795.00 | + | GST ($89.75) | = | $1,884.75 |
| [ ] Regular Conference Price | $1,995.00 | + | GST ($99.75) | = | $2,094.75 |
| [ ] Solution Provider / Vendor Pricing | $2,095.00 | + | GST ($104.75) | = | $2,199.75 |
| [ ] Workshop A [ ] or B [ ] | $600.00 | + | GST ($30.00) | = | $630.00 |
| [ ] Both Workshops | $1,095.00 | + | GST ($54.75) | = | $1,149.75 |
[ ] I would like to order an extra copy of the conference binder (1 conference binder is included in the registration fee) $100.00 + 5% GST
* Please allow 2 weeks after conference for activation of login and password.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
A refund (less an administration fee of $200 plus GST) will be made if notice of cancellation is received in writing three weeks before the event. We regret that no refund will be given after this period. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time.
SPECIAL OFFER: Send 4 people for the price of 3!
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Register 3 delegates for the main conference at regular price at the same time and you’re entitled to register a fourth person from your organization at no charge. For other group discounts, please call 1-888-777-1707. All discounts must be redeemed when booking, discounts will not be valid or applied after this time. |
INSIGHT INFORMATION REWARD PROGRAM: Attend multiple Insight Information conferences in 2010 and/or register during 2010 and save! Attend and/or register for a 2nd conference in the calendar year (January to December) and receive a 25% discount and attend and/or register for a 3rd conference and receive a 50% discount. Buy more and save!
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Please note: Full payment is required in advance of conference dates. Please make all cheques payable to Insight Information. |
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