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2017 was a record year for real estate mergers and acquisitions, with $387 billion in announced transactions worldwide and there's no sign that this trend is coming to an end. This is why next year’s spring seminar in Utrecht will give you a perfect insight into the know-how and skills you need for getting the real estate deal through.
The Team of the AIJA Commissions for Real Estate and Corporate and M&A has prepared an exciting program that will give you a detailed overview of all important areas of law that are involved in a real estate deal. A significant part of real estate transactions is organized as a sale and purchase of shares. You will learn - among many other things - about the optimal setup of a transaction structure, which creates the lowest costs under tax law, the avoidance of the most dangerous pitfalls due to environmental law regulations and the optimal draft of reps and warranties in order to avoid post acquisition disputes.
Another reason to join us is the city itself. 35 minutes from Schiphol airport, Utrecht is one of the Netherlands' oldest cities, dating back to Roman times. Utrecht offers an inviting mix of timeless history and a contemporary atmosphere. It's a city with a rich history that deftly senses the spirit of the age. The canals, wharf cellars, old churches and of course the Dom Tower create an inspiring backdrop for a wonderful visit. Utrecht is home to over 70,000 university students from the Netherlands and abroad, assuring busy night life until early morning. Come and join us in Utrecht!
AIJA Commissions involved
- Corporate and M&A
- Real Estate
Gold
Silver
The Real Deal in M&A: All about transactions involving real estate property
17:00
Registration at the Grand Hotel Karel V
17:45
Departure from the hotel lobby on foot
18:00 - 20:00
Address: Domplein 21, 3512 JC Utrecht, Netherlands
Welcome speech:
Frans Duynstee, AIJA Honorary President, Netherlands
Sjoerd Mol, Benvalor Attorneys at law - Tax lawyers, Netherlands
20:00 - 22:00
Not included in the registration fees, payable locally
22:00
Not included in the registration fees, payable locally
08:00 - 09:00
Registration at the Grand Hotel Karel V
09:00 - 09:15
Xavier Costa Arnau, AIJA President, Roca Junyent, Spain
09:15 - 09:30
Introduction to the seminar by the Organising Committee
09:30 - 12:00
Part 1: The right structure for the right transaction
09:31 - 10:30
Moderator:
Pieter Van Den Broeck, Monard Law, Belgium
Speakers:
Anna Wyrzykowska, WKB, Poland
Christoph Nöhles, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Germany
Pablo Vinageras, GARRIGUES, Spain
Rainer Kaspar, PHH, Austria
Pieter Van Den Broeck, Monard Law, Belgium
Speakers:
Anna Wyrzykowska, WKB, Poland
Christoph Nöhles, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Germany
Pablo Vinageras, GARRIGUES, Spain
Rainer Kaspar, PHH, Austria
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 - 12:00
Moderator:
Roos Jongeneel, EY, Netherlands
Speakers:
Erik Pinetz, ASP Attorneys at Law, Austria
Laetitia Borucki, AKD, Luxembourg
Diego Conte, De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani, Italy
Roos Jongeneel, EY, Netherlands
Speakers:
Erik Pinetz, ASP Attorneys at Law, Austria
Laetitia Borucki, AKD, Luxembourg
Diego Conte, De Berti Jacchia Franchini Forlani, Italy
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 18:00
Part 2: Examples from different industries
13:31 - 15:00
Moderator:
Carolijn Kuipers, DVLP advocaten, Netherlands
Speakers:
Stefaan Van Dyck, Monard Law, Belgium
Jonne Buijtels, General Counsel at The Student Hotel
Jurian Schouwe, Director Development Europe at Belvar, Netherlands
Jan Berend Möller, Banning, Netherlands
Stef Driessen , Sector Banker Leisure ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Netherlands
Carolijn Kuipers, DVLP advocaten, Netherlands
Speakers:
Stefaan Van Dyck, Monard Law, Belgium
Jonne Buijtels, General Counsel at The Student Hotel
Jurian Schouwe, Director Development Europe at Belvar, Netherlands
Jan Berend Möller, Banning, Netherlands
Stef Driessen , Sector Banker Leisure ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Netherlands
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break
15:30 - 16:45
Moderator:
Martin Foerster, Graf & Pitkowitz Rechtsanwälte, Austria
Speakers:
Martin Viciano Gofferje, Gleiss Lutz, Germany
Anthony Macpherson, Kingsley Napley, UK
Harm Heynen, Boels Zanders Advocaten, Netherlands
Roger Pla, Roca Junyent, Spain
Martin Foerster, Graf & Pitkowitz Rechtsanwälte, Austria
Speakers:
Martin Viciano Gofferje, Gleiss Lutz, Germany
Anthony Macpherson, Kingsley Napley, UK
Harm Heynen, Boels Zanders Advocaten, Netherlands
Roger Pla, Roca Junyent, Spain
16:45 - 18:00
Moderator:
Eoin Cassidy, Mason Hayes & Curran, Ireland
Speakers:
Marinda de Smidt, Straatman Koster Advocaten, Netherlands
Jeroen de Coninck, De Coninck Advocaten, Belgium
Dearbhla Cantwell , Mason Hayes Curran, Ireland
Eoin Cassidy, Mason Hayes & Curran, Ireland
Speakers:
Marinda de Smidt, Straatman Koster Advocaten, Netherlands
Jeroen de Coninck, De Coninck Advocaten, Belgium
Dearbhla Cantwell , Mason Hayes Curran, Ireland
18:45
Departure from the hotel lobby on foot
19:00 - 20:00
Pre-dinner drinks at the restaurant De Rechtbank
20:00 - 22:30
Address: Korte Nieuwstraat 14, 3512 NM Utrecht, Netherlands
22:30 - 01:00
After party at the restaurant De Rechtbank
08:30 - 09:30
Registration at the Grand Hotel Karel V
09:30 - 13:00
Part 3: The perfect agreement
09:31 - 10:30
Moderator:
Pauline Boiten, Stek, Netherlands
Speakers:
Jan Valentin Deichsel, legalpartner.berlin, Germany
Anna Wijnans, Houthoff, Netherlands
Emma Niemistö, Merilampi, Finland
Marnix Geraerts, LXA, Netherlands
Antti Antikainen, Hannes Snellman, Finland
Pauline Boiten, Stek, Netherlands
Speakers:
Jan Valentin Deichsel, legalpartner.berlin, Germany
Anna Wijnans, Houthoff, Netherlands
Emma Niemistö, Merilampi, Finland
Marnix Geraerts, LXA, Netherlands
Antti Antikainen, Hannes Snellman, Finland
10:30 - 11:30
Moderator:
Michaela Pelinka, bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte, Austria
Spreakers:
Aurélien Latouche, Luther, Luxembourg
Nils Döhler, Marinel-lo @ Partners, Spain
Hugo Teixeira, Abreu Advogados, Portugal
Alessia Giaccari, Nunziante Magrone, Italy
Roman Pecenka, PRK Partners, Czech Republic
Bernd Hauck, Kellerhals Carrard, Switzerland
Michaela Pelinka, bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte, Austria
Spreakers:
Aurélien Latouche, Luther, Luxembourg
Nils Döhler, Marinel-lo @ Partners, Spain
Hugo Teixeira, Abreu Advogados, Portugal
Alessia Giaccari, Nunziante Magrone, Italy
Roman Pecenka, PRK Partners, Czech Republic
Bernd Hauck, Kellerhals Carrard, Switzerland
11:30 - 11:45
DUAL presentation on insurance
11:45 - 12:15
Coffee break
12:15 - 13:15
Moderator:
Stefan Holterman, Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V., Netherlands
Speakers:
Ioan Radu, Rödl & Partner, Romania
Abbas Ali Hyder, Wijn & Stael Advocaten, Netherlands
Marc Schamaun, Homburger, Switzerland
James Martell, Withersworldwide, UK
Stefan Holterman, Wijn & Stael Advocaten N.V., Netherlands
Speakers:
Ioan Radu, Rödl & Partner, Romania
Abbas Ali Hyder, Wijn & Stael Advocaten, Netherlands
Marc Schamaun, Homburger, Switzerland
James Martell, Withersworldwide, UK
13:15 - 13:30
Martin Foerster, Graf & Pitkowitz Rechtsanwälte, Austria
Pieter Van Den Broeck, Monard Law, Belgium
Pieter Van Den Broeck, Monard Law, Belgium
13:30 - 14:45
Lunch at the Grand Hotel Karel V
15:00 - 17:00
Utrecht’s ancient wharves and canal houses are best admired from the water. Step on board of the AIJA boat for the Utrecht Canal Tour Extraordinaire.
Not included in the registration fees - please purchase your ticket when registering.
Not included in the registration fees - please purchase your ticket when registering.
20:00 - 23:00
Have you ever had dinner in an old water tower? Join us on Saturday night for an exquisite diner at one Utrecht's finest restaurants WTUrban Kitchen located - yes - in an old water tower.
Not included in the registration fees, payable locally
Not included in the registration fees, payable locally
Fees & General Info
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Scholarships
If you are a lawyer under 35 years old and meet the requirements, apply to our Scholarship Programme for this event. You can check more details here.
Practical Information
Accommodation
Please book your accommodation at the seminar venue, the Grand Hotel Karel V, prior to 5 February 2019 using this booking form.
Address: Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, the Netherlands
Organising Committee
Pauline BOITEN
Stek (NETHERLANDS)
Martin FOERSTER
Pitkowitz Foerster Rechtsanwälte GmbH (AUSTRIA)
Sjoerd MOL
Benvalor Attorneys at law - Tax lawyers (NETHERLANDS)
Michaela PELINKA
Schindler Rechtsanwälte GmbH (AUSTRIA)
Marnix VAN DEN BERGH
Höcker advocaten (NETHERLANDS)
Pieter VAN DEN BROECK
Monard Law (BELGIUM)
Sponsors
Gold
Silver
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