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Dispute Resolution How to avoid; How to settle

Dispute Resolution How to avoid; How to settle. 9-10 May 2012. Chair: Mukesh Butani – Taxand India Panellists: Michael Palumbo, Asia Head of Tax – Baker Hughes Leon Kwong Wing – Taxand Singapore. Contents. Appeals mechanisms in Asia-Pacific; Are they working?

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Dispute Resolution How to avoid; How to settle

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  1. Dispute ResolutionHow to avoid; How to settle 9-10 May 2012 • Chair: Mukesh Butani – Taxand India • Panellists: • Michael Palumbo, Asia Head of Tax – Baker Hughes • Leon Kwong Wing – Taxand Singapore

  2. Contents • Appeals mechanisms in Asia-Pacific; Are they working? • How to prepare if you are caught in a dispute • When a settlement is the best option • Tactics for jurisdictions where litigation is most likely • Lessons from key cases: Hong Kong cases of Li & Fung; CG Lighting and Nice Cheer Investment Limited; Singapore’s First Section 33 Case • Key Contacts • About Taxand

  3. Appeals mechanisms; Are they working? 1 Appeals mechanisms in Asia-Pacific; Are they working? • This Bullet is 28 pt • Sub-bullet is 26 pt • Sub-sub-bullet is 24 pt • This is 22 pt • This is 20 pt • This is 18 pt • This is 16 pt • This is 14 pt

  4. How to prepare if you are caught in a dispute 2 How to prepare if you are caught in a dispute • This Bullet is 28 pt • Sub-bullet is 26 pt • Sub-sub-bullet is 24 pt • This is 22 pt • This is 20 pt • This is 18 pt • This is 16 pt • This is 14 pt

  5. When a settlement is the best option 3 When a settlement is the best option • This Bullet is 28 pt • Sub-bullet is 26 pt • Sub-sub-bullet is 24 pt • This is 22 pt • This is 20 pt • This is 18 pt • This is 16 pt • This is 14 pt

  6. Tactics for jurisdictions where litigation is most likely 4 Tactics for jurisdictions where litigation is most likely • This Bullet is 28 pt • Sub-bullet is 26 pt • Sub-sub-bullet is 24 pt • This is 22 pt • This is 20 pt • This is 18 pt • This is 16 pt • This is 14 pt

  7. Lessons from key cases 5 Lessons from key cases • Hong Kong cases of Li & Fung • CG Lighting and Nice Cheer Investment Limited • Singapore’s First Section 33 Case • ...

  8. Key Contacts Key Contacts 6 • Mukesh Butani • Taxand India • E. mukesh.butani@bmradvisors.com • T. +91 124 339 5010   • Leon Kwong Wing • Taxand Singapore • E. LeonKwongWing@khattarwong.com • T. +65 6238 3018 • Michael Palumbo • Baker Hughes • E. michael.palumbo@bakerhughes.com • T. +65 9780 1615 • Name TBC • Firm name • E. name@firm.com • T. + Direct line number • Name TBC • Firm name • E. name@firm.com • T. + Direct line number • Name TBC • Firm name • E. name@firm.com • T. + Direct line number

  9. Global Coverage About Taxand 7

  10. Our Global Service Commitment 7 About Taxand • Understanding and managing the tax consequences of cross-border tax transactions • Considering organisational (re)structuring options in full awareness of the tax implications • Realising tax, supply chain and overall operational efficiencies • Interpreting technical tax provisions • Lowering effective tax rates • Addressing and preventing tax leakages • Ensuring tax compliance • Managing relationships with tax authorities

  11. Why Taxand? 7 About Taxand • Dedicated to tax • Independence advantage – conflict free, un-bureaucratic, best practice • Local knowledge, global view • Partner led from start to finish • Complex problems, customised advice • Passionate about working together • Practical advice, responsively delivered

  12. Event Speaker Guidelines 9-10 May 2012

  13. Content Development 1 Speaker Guidelines Each presentation should: • be interesting for our key audiences – CFOs & Tax Directors of multinationals – ask your clients what they’d like to head about... • be topical, share Taxand opinion (Taxand’s Take) on the impact of the tax issue(s) for multinationals, forecasting future change • include at least 1 golden nugget/action for clients to take away • use case studies to add colour – co-presented with a client where possible

  14. Content Development 1 Speaker Guidelines Each presentation should: • provide a global picture where possible to reflect our global capability • showcase our service lines capability • be different – eg consider conducting a survey across Taxanders to substantiate a view

  15. Structure 1 Speaker Guidelines Each presentation should have: • beginning – say what you are going to say – introduction • middle – say it – the detail • end – say it again – conclusions / action points Appendices: • should not be presented but provided to add depth to the delegate pack, which includes the full presentation and additional materials

  16. Structure 1 Speaker Guidelines • Include biographies and contact details of speakers and relevant global Taxand teams • provide added value material eg full findings of surveys; additional case studies; details supporting the slides • see credentials on the Taxand Brand Centre: www.taxand.com/brandcentre for sample supporting slides

  17. Format 1 Speaker Guidelines • Use the Taxand events presentation template at www.taxand.com/brandcentre to build your presentation • Every slide must contain 3 to 6 bullet points ONLY • Text should be a MINIMUM of 28 point font – Arial • Charts and objects should be clear • Use the Taxand colour palette and colour scheme objects provided

  18. Format 1 Speaker Guidelines • Make sure you complete the black & blue title bar (see above) in this PowerPoint template with your section number and section title • For an hour’s presentation do no more than 30 slides (2 minutes per slide) • Don’t go overboard on bullets – use pictures to add interest • Keep sentences short – use clear language, highlight key points & summarise

  19. Process 1 Speaker Guidelines • To ensure quality presentations – plan ahead: • Draft structure of presentations • Arrange phone call or meeting of speakers to discuss presentation content & deadlines for drafts: • First full draft; Second full draft; Final draft • Arrange timed speaker rehearsal by phone • Leave time to correctly and consistently format slides so they are on Taxand brand • Arrange on-site speaker rehearsal

  20. And Remember... 1 Speaker Guidelines You are representing Taxand to: • Develop business opportunities for you, your firm and Taxand • Raise your personal profile • Raise our global brand awareness So please: • Introduce yourself as a Taxander • Refer to your Taxand colleagues when you can by name

  21. And Remember... 1 Speaker Guidelines • Promote our global capability, high quality and excellence • Make sure your presentation gets sent to Lynne at lsandland@taxand.com to be promoted on taxand.com • Give it your all and go for it! • Please refer any queries to global marketing at taxand@taxand.com

  22. Key Contacts Speaker Guidelines 1 • Abbie Tarren • E. atarren@taxand.com • T. + 44 207 715 5243 • M. +44 750 801 6931 • Lynne Sandland • E. lsandland@taxand.com • T. + 44 207 072 3251 • M. +44 752 590 6259

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