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Course overview:
This course is the follow on to our ever popular Documenting International Bond & Debt Issues training programme that has run for more than ten years. On this course you will examine a substantial range of clauses needed by every international lawyer when involved in a bond & debt transaction. By analysing each in-depth, you will gain practical experience in negotiating negative pledge clauses and structuring a secured transaction.
The course will consist of a series of lectures and workshops that will provide a practical insight into dealing with the documentation of bond & debt transactions. You will leave the course with all the essential tools needed to do your job with maximum effect having been guided through the details of such a transaction.
Why you should attend:
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Participants attending this course will:
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Learn to negotiate a negative pledge
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Examine default and enforcement clauses
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Review termination clauses
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Understand COMI and why it matters
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Grasp the relevance of choice of law and jurisdiction
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Review recent developments in the nature of disclosure and disclaimers
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Gain a thorough understanding of secured transactions
Who should attend:
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Lawyers in financial institutions
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Bankers concerned with international bond & debt offerings and particularly with documentation issues
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Regulatory affairs and compliance officers
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Lawyers in private practice with clients involved in international offerings
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Lawyers working for issuers of international bond and debt, including corporations, governments and supra-national agencies
Day 1
In-depth review of key clauses
Negative pledge
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Strengths and weaknesses
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Key provisions
Noteholder meetings and voting
Default and enforcement
Termination clauses
Understanding COMI
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What is it ?
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Why does it matter ?
Choice of law and jurisdiction
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Understanding the relevance of choice of law
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Understanding the relevance of choice of jurisdiction
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Exclusive versus non exclusive choices
Day 2
Disclosure and disclaimers
Secured transactions
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Key elements and structures
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Considerations in taking security
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Over-arching issues including hardening periods & claw-back risk
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Key documentary provisions
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Key security devices
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Documenting & understanding priorities and payment flows
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Waterfalls
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Roles pre and post enforcement
Workshop 1: Review and negotiate a negative pledge clause
Workshop 2: Structuring a secured offer
Hotel in Central London, London, United Kingdom
Venue and Accommodation Information
All Euromoney Legal Training events are held at four or five star venues in Central London, Zone 1. We strive to provide you with a training environment of the highest quality, to ensure that the whole learning experience exceeds you expectations.
We have selected several venues across Central London, that we are confident meet our strict criteria for quality, service and professionalism. Each venue also offers accommodation for Euromoney Delegates at discounted professional rates.
Your training venue will be confirmed by one of our course administrators approximately 3-4 weeks before the course start date. Euromoney Legal Training can however recommend the following venues:
The Regency Hotel, Kensington
Found in London’s beautiful west-end, The Regency Hotel offers superb conference facilities and 4-star accommodation. The hotel is conveniently located for all major transport links, such as London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead airports, all major London train stations, and is a short walk from the nearest tube station (South Kensington, Piccadilly Line).
For more information visit www.londonregency.com or call +44 (0) 207 373 7878
Millennium Knightsbridge
The four-star deluxe Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge is situated in the heart of one of the best shopping areas of London. Of all the hotels in Knightsbridge, this Millennium Hotel is amongst one of the most contemporary and stylish Knightsbridge hotels in the area. This Knightsbridge hotel has excellent transport links - only a short walk from Knightsbridge underground station on the Piccadilly line and just 40 minutes from London Heathrow Airport via the underground.
For more information visit www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/millenniumknightsbridge or call +44 (0)20 7235 4377
Crowne Plaza, Kensington
The stylish Crowne Plaza London-Kensington hotel is a short walk from Victorian shopping, royal parks and London's epic museums. All the training rooms are fed with natural daylight with lunch or coffee breaks taking place on their attractive garden terrace.
For more information visit http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/london/lonke/hoteldetail or call +44 (0)20 7373 2222
London Marriott Hotel, Kensington
Located close to Central London in the heart of Kensington, the London Marriott Kensington is perfectly situated for the best shopping and tourist attractions.
For more information visit http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/lonlm-london-marriott-hotel-kensington
The Rembrandt, Knightsbridge
The Rembrandt is a spectacular hotel with the timeless ornate architecture and traditional qualities of an Edwardian building. Located in the exclusive area of Knightsbridge, the hotel was originally built as apartments for Harrods, as such all rooms have an individual shape, giving them each their own special feel. Each of the training rooms have natural daylight and a private lobby area.
For more information visit http://www.sarova.com/rembrandt or call +44 (0)20 7589 8100
Radisson Edwardian, Central London
The Radisson Edwardian offers a wide range of venues and accommodation across Central London, including such famous London areas as Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Mayfair. Each location offers 4-star accommodation and training facilities.
For more information visit www.radissonedwardian.com or call +44 (0)800 37 44 11
Euromoney Legal Training has also appointed approved and independent booking agencies to help you find the best location for you to stay during your time in London:
Venue Search UK
All the delegates have to do is telephone +44 (0)20 8541 5656 or email beds@venuesearch.co.uk and say that they are a Euromoney delegate!
Zibrant
Zibrant offer a huge range of hotels across London and can find you accommodation as close to your training venue as possible. They will ensure that you receive preferential rates as a Euromoney delegate. Go to www.zibrant.co.uk/euromoney for more details. Alternatively you can email your enquiry to euromoney@zibrant.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1332 285 521.
Euromoney Legal Training strongly recommends that you do not book your accommodation until you have received full course confirmation.
If you require any further information, please contact us:
Euromoney Legal Training
Nestor House
Playhouse Yard
London
EC4V 5EX
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 207 779 8601
Fax: +44 (0) 207 779 8599
legaltraining@euromoneytraining.com
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Claire Pointing
Claire Pointing
Claire is a solicitor with over 15 years experience in structured finance and capital markets in London and Paris.
Claire has worked at Norton Rose, Cadwalder and Gide Loyrette Nouel, and has advised on numerous European bond, MTN and commercial paper offerings. She is currently a senior member of the debtXplained team which provides market focused reviews and information on high yield transactions, led by Stephen Mostyn-Williams.
In addition to legal practice Claire has worked in strategy consulting with LEK Consulting LLP and has carried out research at Oxford University and New York University School of Law. Claire has also completed the corporate finance programme at London Business School.
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