LMA Developing Markets Conference

LMA Developing Markets Conference - POSTPONED

31 March 2020, 9.00 - 17.00, followed by drinks

Etc Venues, St Paul's, 200 Aldersgate London, EC1A 4HD

Lending to developing markets raises many questions, not all of which have readily available answers. What is certain in a developing markets context, however, is that it has always been a more challenging environment in which to operate. That being said, those who are able to navigate those challenges and spot opportunities successfully can reap attractive rewards, assuming that they have a full understanding of the sector and jurisdiction in which they are seeking to operate.

This will be the LMA's 7th annual Developing Markets Conference and is viewed by our members as the go-to-event covering this region. Last year, the conference attracted over 300 attendees from over 100 organisations, including banks/investment banks, non-bank investors, supranational institutions, DFIs, corporates, technology providers and law firms.

The agenda will run as plenary throughout the day covering Russia, CEE/CIS, Turkey, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. On the day, so as to maximise the networking opportunities, we are creating networking zones and hot topic tables during lunch time. We expect as usual a high demand for places so register early to ensure your attendance.

Duration: 31 March 2020, 9.00 - 17.00, followed by drinks

Location: Etc Venues, St Paul's, 200 Aldersgate London, EC1A 4HD

Price: Free Event

Status: This event is now oversubscribed.

Morning Session

08:15

Breakfast & registration

Platinum Sponsor

Baker McKenzie is the original global law firm. With 77 offices across 46 countries, we provide an instinctively global perspective and deep market knowledge to our clients around the world.

We bring the right talent to every client issue, regardless of where the client is. We partner with our clients to deliver solutions in the world’s largest economies, financial centres and emerging markets. We call our global way of working ‘fluency’ because we partner with our clients seamlessly over time and across regions and business lines. With financing transactions requiring execution in more than one jurisdiction, and local law requirements posing challenges that can significantly affect deal value, Baker McKenzie is exceptionally well positioned to help our clients navigate this complex environment.

www.bakermckenzie.com

Gold Sponsors

Solving the most complex challenges, wherever and whenever they arise.

Our clients want a law firm that can handle the most complex transactions, manage the most challenging disputes and investigations, and devise the most flexible financing solutions. Our partners in Europe have decades of top-level experience in the key disciplines for European and global organisations. They work seamlessly with their peers in the US, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Africa, delivering domestic European advice of the highest quality and tackling the most challenging cross-border issues from an unrivalled international platform. All our lawyers know the markets as well as the law. We understand the cultural, political and economic factors at play, and the way national and international regulators operate – and cooperate. Where needed, we complement this with our StrongerTogether relationships. We can call on lawyers working with more than 300 core firms in 200 jurisdictions. This means each client gets a tailored team that combines our international experience with the best on-the-ground knowledge: whatever and wherever the job, clients always get the same superlative Freshfields quality.

www.freshfields.com

Miller Insurance Services LLP

Miller is a leading specialist insurance and reinsurance broker operating in Lloyd’s, London and international markets.

Since our formation in 1902, we have built a worldwide reputation for delivering results through our in-depth expertise, sector knowledge and quality of relationships.

Operating from our London, Paris and Singapore offices, Miller’s Credit and Political Risks team is a market leader in structuring insurance solutions for banks, helping to manage credit risk and regulatory capital. We have a proven track record of assisting banks with the integration of Non-Payment Insurance as a credit risk mitigation product in accordance with Basel III / CRR eligibility criteria.

Miller is a proud member of both the Loan Market Association and the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association.

www.miller-insurance.com

Lunch Sponsor

Bloomfield Law Practice (“Bloomfield”) is a specialist commercial law firm for those who expect more, operating out of Lagos, Nigeria.

We are practical, commercial and goal-driven in our approach and have earned ourselves a reputation for achieving exceptional results. Bloomfield has blossomed over the years with the Firm and its partners having been listed in, and contributed to, several leading Nigerian and international legal directories, publications and journals.

Our Corporate, Finance and Securities Practice Group continues to provide legal advisory services to local and international financial institutions, multilateral agencies, DFIs, export credit agencies and private equity firms. Bloomfield advises on banking law, corporate and project finance, local and offshore syndicated loan transactions, structuring of security packages under Nigerian law, structured trade finance, securitisation, public private partnerships, lease transactions, foreign exchange regulations and hedging mechanisms.

We pride ourselves as being innovative in the provision of efficient, timeous and cost-effective legal solutions.

www.bloomfield-law.com

Breakfast Sponsor

Change is happening faster than ever, and to stay ahead, you need to anticipate what’s next. We understand and work together with you to solve the toughest legal issues in major industries and commercial centres around the world. Whether you’re expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, we can help.

Hogan Lovells offers extensive experience and insights gained from working in some of the world’s most complex legal environments and markets for financial institutions, corporations and governments. Our experience in cross-border and emerging economies gives us the market perspective to be your global partner. Our 2,800 lawyers on six continents provide practical legal solutions, wherever your work takes you. Our experience in cross‑border and emerging economies gives us the perspective to be your global partner. Whether change brings opportunity, risk, or disruption, be ready by working with Hogan Lovells.

www.hoganlovells.com

Cocktail Sponsor

Mayer Brown is a distinctively global law firm, uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes.

With extensive reach across four continents, we are the only integrated law firm in the world with approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — the backbone of the global economy.

We have deep experience in executing complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.

Our diverse teams of lawyers are recognised by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

Our “one-firm” culture — seamless and integrated across all practices and regions—ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience.

www.mayerbrown.com

Developing Markets Conference 31 March 2020, London

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