WSG 2018 Asia Pacific Regional Meeting

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The WSG 2018 Asia Pacific Regional Meeting, hosted by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan, took place in Manila, Philippines and welcomed over 40 participants from 22 firms worldwide. The event was a tremendous success and included valuable guest speakers, contributing panelists and optimal networking opportunities among professionals across the WSG Network.

Program

Tuesday, 13 March

19:00

Welcome Reception Cocktail & Dinner: Welcome Reception Cocktail & Dinner
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Samba at Shangri-La at the Fort

Wednesday, 14 March

09:00

Welcome: Welcome
Welcome

09:00 - 10:00

Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Competition Law: Concerns in M&A Transactions

Moderator: : Arlene M. Maneja, Partner, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Panelists:
Johannes Benjamin R. Bernabe, Commissioner, Philippine Competition Commission
Ben Smith, Partner, MinterEllison
Franco Larcina, Partner, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

Arlene Maneja

Partner
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

Johannes Benjamin R. Bernabe

Commissioner
Philippine Competition Commission

Franco Aristotle Larcina

Partner
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

Benjamin Smith

Partner
MinterEllison

10:00 – 10:15

Coffee Break: Coffee Break
Coffee Break

10:15 – 11:15

General Counsel Forum: General Counsel Forum
General Counsel Forum
What Does General Counsel Look for When They Engage External Legal and Financial Advisors?

Moderator: : Aaron Roi B. Riturban, Partner, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Panelists:
Mary Rose Tan, AVP-Associate General Counsel & Secretary, San Miguel Corporation
Antonio Eugenio Ungson, Chief Legal Counsel, Officer & Secretary, Del Monte Pacific Limited
Lianne Gervasio-De la Paz, Deputy General Counsel, Philippine Stock Exchange