CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Event/Time DETAILS - NBA-SBL
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Event/Time DETAILS - NBA-SBL
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 9th Annual NBA-SBL Business Law Conference June 7-9, 2015 Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Theme: “Regulators as Catalysts for Economic Growth” S/N Event/Time DETAILS DAY 0 (SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2015) 1. REGISTRATION 12pm – 6pm Registration of all conference participants 2. OPENING DINNER The conference will kick off with the Opening Dinner. Conference registrants, dignitaries and special guests will be in attendance at the dinner. 6pm – 9pm Sponsored by: Key Note Speaker: Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, Hon. Minister for Trade & Industry, Ghana “Insights on Ghana’s strategy in achieving its 70th rankings on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index” Coordinators: Chuka Agbu, SAN, Partner, Lexavier Partners Okey Egbuchu, Partner, Consolex Special Guest: Prof. Yemi Osinbajo,SAN, GCON Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria DAY 1 (MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015) 3. REGISTRATION Opens 7 am 4. SESSION 1 IMPROVING NIGERIA’S EASE OF DOING BUSINESS 9am – 11.30am Sponsored by: Registration of all conference participants Check-in for speakers and exhibitors Nigeria is ranked 170th on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index. Whilst this index and its underlying facts are not necessarily a holistic view of the ease of doing business in Nigeria, they are symptomatic. This session stimulates a conversation with regulators at Nigeria’s gateways - places of primary contact with potential investors and business start-ups – about improving Nigeria’s ease of doing business. Session Chair: Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, Managing Partner, Compliance Professionals Plc Speaker: Mawuena Trebarh, CEO, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre: ‘’How Ghana drives its Ease of Doing Business’’ Coordinators: Seyi Akinwunmi, Partner, Akinwunmi & Busari Sesan Sobowale, Company Secretary, Guinness Nigeria Speaker: Bello Mahmud, Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC): ‘’Recent Strides in the CAC’’ Moderators: a) Prof. Gbolahan Elias, SAN, Partner, G. Elias & Co. b) Wale Goodluck, Corporate Services Executive, MTN 1 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 9th Annual NBA-SBL Business Law Conference June 7-9, 2015 Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Theme: “Regulators as Catalysts for Economic Growth” S/N Event/Time 5. 11.30am – 12pm 6. SESSION 2 IS THERE NIGERIAN CONTENT FOR LAWYERS? 12pm – 1.30pm Sponsored by: DETAILS Panellists: a) Mallam Mounir H. Gwarzo, Director General, Securities & Exchange Commission b) Samuel Ogungbesan, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service c) Kyari Abba Bukar, Managing Director/CEO, Central Securities Clearing System Plc d) Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers' Council NETWORKING TEA BREAK This session examines the Nigerian Content Act and whether Nigerian law firms have a competitive advantage under the Act. If so, how should lawyers leverage this advantage? The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development Board, Engr. Ernest Nwapa will share his thoughts followed by discussions from members of the well-rounded panel of discussants. Session Chair: Mfon Usoro, Managing Partner, Paul Usoro & Co. Speaker: Dr. Ernest Nwapa, Pioneer Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB): “Nigerian Content Act & Legal Services’’ 7. Coordinators: Rose Chukwuonwe, Inhouse Counsel, NCDMB Gbenga Biobaku, Managing Partner, Gbenga Biobaku & Co. Moderators: a) Emeka Akabogu, Senior Partner, Akagbogu & Associates b) Femi Ojumu, Partner, Femi Ojumu & Co. LUNCHEON NETWORKING LUNCHEON 1.30pm – 2.30pm Sponsored by: Panellists: a) Olatowun Candide-Johnson, General Counsel, Total E & P Nigeria Ltd b) Dr. Timothy Okon, Group Coordinator, Corporate Planning & Strategy, Nigerian National Petroleum Company c) Nike Olafimihan, Legal Adviser, Shell Nigeria d) Femi Lijadu, Partner, Ajumogobia & Okeke e) Professor Yinka Omorogbe, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies 2 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 9th Annual NBA-SBL Business Law Conference June 7-9, 2015 Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Theme: “Regulators as Catalysts for Economic Growth” S/N Event/Time SESSION 3 8. WHAT’S TRENDING WITH FINANCING NIGERIAN PROJECTS? 2:30 pm – 4pm Sponsored by: DETAILS This session is expected to explore the recent financings in the different sectors of Nigeria’s economy, showing the market trends for raising money for Nigerian projects and the expectations going forward. Uche Orji, the CEO of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority will share his thoughts followed by discussions from a panel with diverse perspectives in the investment space. Session Chair: Yemi Adeola, Managing Director/CEO, Sterling Bank Plc Speaker: Uche Orji, Managing Director/CEO, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Coordinators: Sadiq Abu, General Counsel, Renaissance Capital Yemi Anyanechi, Managing Partner, Sefton Fross SESSION 4 9. COUNSEL-TO-COUNSEL ROUNDTABLE 4pm –5.30pm Sponsored by: Coordinators: Tony Nwaochei, Managing Partner, The Law Crest Moderators: Kofo Dosekun, Partner, Aluko & Oyebode Elizabeth Uwaifo, Managing Partner, Radix Legal & Consulting, London Panellists: a) Herbert Wigwe, Group Managing Director, Access Bank Plc b) Rasheed Olaoluwa, Managing Director/CEO, Bank of Industry c) Yvonne Ike, Managing Director, Sub Saharan Africa, Bank of America Merrill Lynch d) Edmund Boyo, Partner, Clifford Chance e) Paul Eluhaiwe, Special Adviser on Development Finance to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Pippa Blakemore, an International Bar Association annual conference facilitator and author of several books on law firm marketing will facilitate a session which stirs up a conversation between in-house counsel and external lawyers around mutual expectations. This open floor Chatham house style discussion will have panellists from external counsel and in-house counsel communities on the top table. Session Chair: George Etomi, Managing Partner, George Etomi & Partners Moderator: Pippa Blakemore, Strategic Business Partner, The PEP Partnership LLP, UK Panellists: a) Irene Otike Odibi, General Counsel, FBN Capital 3 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 9th Annual NBA-SBL Business Law Conference June 7-9, 2015 Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Theme: “Regulators as Catalysts for Economic Growth” S/N Event/Time DETAILS Sam Aiboni, In-house Counsel, Shell Nigeria 10. b) Rume Rotimi, General Counsel, MTN Nigeria c) Ola Alokolaro, Senior Partner, Advocaat Law Practice d) Donna Obaseki-Ogunnaike, Partner, ACAS Law A cruise on the Prest Dinner Boat is a constant feature on the Lagos Lagoon. Lagos at night can be enchanting, particularly on a boat with 3-course culinary delights and exotic drinks. This boat has capacity for 120 people so attendance is for a limited number of pre-booked guests on a first come first serve basis. For bookings please email: [email protected] PREST DINNER BOAT CRUISE 7pm – 10pm Coordinators: Tare Yeri, MD/CEO, Birth Kings Ltd Funke Adeyeye, In-house Counsel, Guinness Nigeria Sponsored by: Nigerian Airspace Management Agency DAY 2 (TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2015) 11. REGISTRATION Opens 7am • • 12. YOUNG LAWYERS VISIT TO LAW FIRMS This is a mentoring session where pre-registered young lawyers (5 years post call and below) go on an excursion to one of the following law firms: 8.30 am – 11am Coordinators: Tolu Aderemi, Partner, Perchstone Graeys Ukamaka Okoli, Associate, G.Elias & Co. 13. SESSION 5 VALUE BASED PRICING FOR LEGAL SERVICES 9am – 11 am Sponsored by: Coordinators: Seni Adio, Managing Partner, Copley Partners Registration of all conference participants Check-in for speakers and exhibitors a) Aluko & Oyebode b) Olaniwun Ajayi LP c) Templars This session is facilitated by Prof. David B. Wilkins, Professor of Law, Faculty Director of the Program on the Legal Profession and Center on Lawyers and the Professional Services Industry, Harvard Law School. Prof Wilkins will spur a conversation around how law firms can get their clients to pay more for services demonstrating tangible ‘’value’’. This promises to be very engaging and informative for all law firm decision makers. Session Chair: Gbenga Oyebode, MFR, Managing Partner, Aluko & Oyebode Speaker: Prof. David B. Wilkins, Professor of Law, Harvard Law 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 9th Annual NBA-SBL Business Law Conference June 7-9, 2015 Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Theme: “Regulators as Catalysts for Economic Growth” S/N Event/Time DETAILS Koye Edu, Partner, Jackson, Etti & Edu School. 14. 11am – 11.30am NETWORKING TEA BREAK 15. SESSION 6 There is often a mismatch of expectations between young lawyers and their “senior’’ colleagues. The dynamics of this allimportant relationship and the related issues will form the focus for this round table. The mode and mechanics of this discourse is specifically geared to engender a frank discussion which should provide insight for both perspectives. YOUNG LAWYERS ROUNDTABLE WITH SENIOR LAWYERS 11.30am – 12.30pm Sponsored by: Session Chair: Funmi Roberts, Principal, Funmi Roberts & Co. Session Co-Chair: Alex Ezenagu, Associate, Templars Moderator: Ken Igbokwe, Consultant, Execution Edge and former Senior Partner, PWC Coordinators: Dr. Tunde Ajibade, SAN, Managing Partner, SPA Ajibade & Co. Oyetutu Awoyungbo, Associate, Consolex 16. Speakers: a) Yinka Edu, Partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie b) Chidiebere Eze-Ajoku, Legal and Compliance Officer, Samsung Electronics West Africa LUNCHEON NETWORKING LUNCHEON 12.30pm – 1:30pm Sponsored by: INTERNATIONAL SESSIONS 17. SESSION 7 1st INTERNATIONAL SESSION Funding of Africa’s Growth: The Role of Chinese Lenders 1:30pm – 2:30 pm More than 2000 Chinese companies have invested in Africa and the Chinese Premier, on a recent and first tour of some African countries, made a pledge of 12 Billion USD in credit and funding to Africa. Nigeria is definitely a destination for Chinese credit; thus, it is vital to learn the mechanics for accessing Chinese funding. This session walks participants through: Chinese financing in Africa; Chinese participation in syndicated lending in Africa; Lending mandates of Chinese DFI’s; and Internationalisation of the Renminbi. Session Chair: Charles Inyangete, CEO, Nigeria Mortgage 5 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 9th Annual NBA-SBL Business Law Conference June 7-9, 2015 Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Theme: “Regulators as Catalysts for Economic Growth” S/N Event/Time Sponsored by: Coordinators: Dominic Ichaba, Partner, PAC Solicitors Ozim Obasi, Senior Counsel, GE Oil & Gas, Sub-Saharan Africa SESSION 8 18. 2nd INTERNATIONAL SESSION Nigeria’s Power Privatization Process: Learning Curves and Next Steps 2:30pm – 3:30 pm Sponsored by: DETAILS Refinance Company Speaker: Martin McCann, Global Head of Business, Norton Rose Fulbright Speaker: Soji Omisore, Head, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Finance, Stanbic IBTC Herbert Smith Freehills who worked with CPCS of Canada on the recent power privatization in Nigeria, has designed this session for Herbert Smith Freehills and CPCS to enlighten participants on their key learning curves from Nigeria’s power privatization process. Session Chair: Engr. Joe Makoju, Honorary Adviser to the CEO, Dangote Group; Former Special Adviser to the President on Power Speaker: Nina Bowyer, Partner, Global Energy Practice, Herbert Smith Freehills Speaker: Chijioke Okonkwo, Energy Specialist, Canadian Pacific Consulting Services (CPCS) Coordinators: Adeoye Adefulu, Partner, Odujinrin & Adefulu Chinyere Okorocha, Partner, Jackson, Etti & Edu 19. 3:30pm – 4 pm NETWORKING TEA BREAK 20. SESSION 9 This premium plenary session is the final session of the conference. In this session, PWC’s Chief Economist John Hawksworth walks attendees through highlights of PWC’s ‘’World in 2050 Report’’. An interesting discourse follows with renowned panellists and active audience participation. This discourse on Nigeria as an emerging market will also host SBL’s invited guests from Corporate Nigeria and Government. LONG-TERM GLOBAL ECONOMIC TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR NIGERIA 6 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 9th Annual NBA-SBL Business Law Conference June 7-9, 2015 Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Theme: “Regulators as Catalysts for Economic Growth” S/N Event/Time DETAILS 4pm – 6pm Sponsored by: Session Chair: Elisabeth Proust, Managing Director/CEO, Total E & P Nigeria Ltd Speaker: John Hawksworth, Chief Economist, PWC Coordinators: May Agbamuche-Mbu, Managing Partner, Norfolk Partners Godwin Samuel, General Counsel, UACN Plc 21. CLOSING PARTY 6pm – 10pm Coordinators: Olu Akpata, Partner, Templars Mena Ajakpovi, Managing Partner, Abraham & Co. Panellists: a) John Hawksworth, Chief Economist, PWC b) Dr. Doyin Salami, Senior Lecturer, Lagos Business School; Member of the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee c) Segun Agbaje, Managing Director/CEO, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc d) Dharnesh Gordhon, Managing Director/CEO, Nestle Nigeria Plc e) Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc Immediately after the final session, all attendees will be ushered to the Closing Party. The climax of the Conference, this casual mood lit, dance-ready, surprise-packed soiree which features Nigeria’s top artistes, a live band and DJ, is definitely the right verve for closing the SBL conference. Sponsored by: 7
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