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Outbound Investment Group

Corporate Structuring Immigration by Investment Wealth Protection and Succession

36 Speakers From Around the World

November 18th-21st 2024

Shanghai

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About

Asia Outbound

Asia Outbound is the leading Asia-based provider of conferences, business development services, and online news channels designed to assist corporate structuring, asset protection, and immigration service providers. We assist these groups of professionals to reach and effectively serve financial intermediaries and HNWI in Asia.

Asia Outbound is among the most trusted resources for Asia’s business and investment leaders, providing them with uncompromising commentary, concise analysis, and direct access to the offshore world and its professionals.

 

TESTIMONIALS

What a great opportunity for us to present our 'UAE Advantage' initiative in Shanghai during the Asia Outbound Summit, combined with a full-week roadshow in China. We are blessed to carry the UAE flag to such meetings and witness the tremendous response and interest from the international community wherever we go. We engaged with hundreds of new partners, prospective clients, and investors looking to enter the UAE market. The Chinese market has been a significant contributor to the overall GDP and a major foreign investor in the UAE.
- Lorenzo Jooris
- Lorenzo JoorisChief Executive Officer at Creative Zone
I'm so thankful for Matthew and his team with Asia Outbound. They exceeded our expectations with hundreds of people, and hundreds of different enterprise networks. But more importantly, we got together with our friends, our colleagues from all over. We've got 20/30 people from all over, from Dubai, from real estate, from Canada, etc. What a great thing is, is all coming together, working together to provide a great opportunity for everyone. So thank you, Matthew, and we look forward to many other things together.
Ry Guy
Ry GuyRegional Director at Starter Visa Services
By the time I arrived here, my expectations had gone up higher to five; now I'm at six, seven; we're at about eight now. And here's the reason why. People who are walking the floors are qualified. People who are leading the events, and people who are putting on AV are qualified. Now we're approaching level eight out of ten of exceeding my expectations for this event.
Slava Apel
Slava ApelCEO at Starter Visa Services
Hi, I'm Ryan from Canada, also known as Rye Guy with Startup Visa Services. I'm so thankful for Matthew and his team with Asia Outbound. They exceeded our expectations with hundreds of people, and hundreds of different enterprise networks. But more importantly, we got together with our friends, our colleagues from all over. We've got 20/30 people from all over, from Dubai, from real estate, from Canada, etc. What a great thing is, is all coming together, working together to provide a great opportunity for everyone. So thank you, Matthew, and we look forward to many other things together.
Ry Guy
Ry GuyRegional Director at Starter Visa Services
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Why China?

Why you should attend the 2024 Asia Outbound Summit Series

Since the inception of the Asia Outbound Summit series in 2010, China’s HNWI, investment groups, and corporations have developed an ever-increasing need for sophisticated international wealth, immigration tax and asset planning services. This demand, coupled with increasing pressure from local and international authorities for transparency has created a massive gap in traditional offshore planning for local practitioners.

Why China?

  • The total number of HNWIs in China is expected to reach 5.6 million by 2023. This makes China the world’s second largest HNWI population, only behind the USA. (CreditSuisse World Wealth Report)
  • An estimated 2 million HNWIs will seek investment migration solutions. China is a market that no investment migration provider can overlook (Hurun Report, CreditSuisse World Wealth Report extrapolation)
  • Currently, Chinese nationals hold USD 1.4 trillion in offshore assets, with an estimated increase to 3 trillion by 2023. Overseas banks and wealth managers stand to make a windfall if they position themselves correctly (CMB-Bain China Wealth Survey, CreditSuisse World Wealth Report)
  • China is the second largest source of foreign direct investment globally with USD 1.8 trillion already invested in foreign companies. (World Bank)
  • -65% of Chinese HNWIs are in progress or will be in progress of planning wealth inheritance within the next 1 to 3 years. (CMB-Bain China HNWI Survey)
Summit Schedule

About Asia Outbound Summit 2024

In 2024, for the 14th year, Asia Outbound will host the largest offshore finance and wealth management events in Asia. The Asia Outbound Summit Series, will bring together hundreds of China’s top financial intermediaries together with corporate and financial service providers, governments and investment promotion agencies from all over the world.

Each conference in the series will be attended by over 400+ of China’s leading intermediaries and agents whose businesses focus on:

Immigration by Investment
  • Citizenship & residence planning as a tax planning tool
  • Real estate market trends for UHNWI
  • Second residency/citizenship for asset protection and preservation
  • Tax transparency and regulatory considerations in HNW migration
  • Citizenship vs. permanent residence by investment, programs and comparison
  • Inheritance strategies and estate planning for family wealth
  • Cross-border asset allocation and preservation
  • Family trust challenges for UHNWI
  • International tax planning and tax transparency updates
Wealth Protection & Succession
Corporate Structuring
  • BEPS, CRS and transfer pricing implications for corporations
  • Investment structuring within the Belt and Road Initiative
  • Selection and set up of outbound investment structures
  • Path and compliance measures for outbound investments
  • Company formation, maintenance, regulation and compliance

Schedule of Events

Day 1

Welcome Cocktail at Lobby Lounge

Join us for a leisurely open-air cocktail session from 6 pm to 8 pm. Reconnect with old friends and make new connections in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the geographic center of the megacity. Enjoy drinks as we set the stage for the exciting days ahead.

Day 2

B2B Summit

From 8 am to 6 pm, the main conference is held at the Grand Ballroom, providing international solution providers an unparalleled platform to meet with hundreds of local potential partners. Leveraging 15 years of experience in B2B conferences, this event promises to bring together influential decision-makers shaping the industry. 

Day 3

B2B Summit

From 8 am to 6 pm, join us again at the Grand Ballroom for the second day. This session will continue to foster connections between international solution providers and key decision-makers, ensuring you have ample opportunities to build valuable relationships and explore new partnerships. 

Day 3

Farewell Party

Enjoy the iconic skyline and vibrant ambiance of Shanghai, and further understand the city’s historic and contemporary cultures, by taking part in the farewell dinner full of local dishes. Celebrate your business achievements with friends and colleagues, and it will be a memorable conclusion to an incredible week.  

Day 4

B2C Forum

Join us with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization from 2 pm to 6 pm, a premier gathering designed for financial professionals and savvy investors who are keen to learn more on cross-border investment and planning for their businesses and families. 

Conference Ticket Price

Standard ticket

$1600

  • 2 Conferences
  • 4 Socials Events
  • Access to networking platform & mobile app
  • Access to match-making area and meeting tables
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Patron Sponsor Ticket

$2400

  • 2 Conferences
  • 4 Socials Events
  • your logo listed as a sponsor
  • Access to networking platform & mobile app
  • Access to match-making area and meeting tables
  • Full delegate list with all contact details provided after the event
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Ordinary ticket

$200

4 Events
3 Socials
Corporate Branding
1 Cultural Tour

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Current Speakers

Dr. Csaba Magyar

Managing Partner
Crystal Worldwide Law Firm 

Gonçalo Mendes Leal

Founding  Partner
NSMLawyers

Lakshan Mahenthiran

Head of Compliance
NorthLark

João Baptista

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Spark Group 

Dr. John Zhang

Vice Chairman of (COIC) Shanghai 

Cláudia Vasconcelos

Head of Business Development
NEWCO Corporate Services SA

Christopher Downing

Founder
DVSICAF

Serene Liaw

Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations
Labuan IBFC

Chang Cai

Director and Founding Partner
Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm

Vinoth Kandasamy

Head of Operations
NorthLark

Tiger Zhang

Director
ICS Fund Services

Luc Lu

Partner
IMI Daily

Vicky Lord

Managing Partner
Harneys (Shanghai)

Anastasia Barna

Co-Founder and CEO
One World Migration

Jenny Wang

Of Counsel
Forbes Hare

Gary Smith

Partner
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Ivy Wong

Partner
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Matthew Smith

General Manager
Southpac Group

Raffaelle Ashworth

Managing Director
Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited

Gregoris Leontiou

Managing Partner
G. Leontiou LLC

Jane Dormann

CEO
PRÄSIDIAL

Vladimir Good

Trust Advisor
PRÄSIDIAL

Megan Hamilton

Business Development Manager
Vertex Alliance

Tuifaasisina Sieni Tualega-Voorwinden

Chief Executive Officer
Samoa International Finance Authority

Ronnie Zhang

Executive Director
LION TRUST

Ekaterina Godden

Director of Business Development
Reef View Enterprises Ltd.

Reza Motalebpour

Founder and CEO
INGWE

Philippe May

Founder & CEO
EC Holdings

Michael Liu

Executive Director
CIL Group Ltd.

Current Sponsors

Gold
VIP Lunch
Silver
Bronze
Titanium Sponsors
Cocktail

Exhibition

Networking

Patron

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION

Venue

Venue: Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre 

Address: No. 555 Middle Xizang Road (nearby People’s Square), Shanghai
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3hEuy9ywATHxnqHX9

The discounted group rate for Deluxe Room in the Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre where the upcoming Outbound Investment Summit Shanghai will be held is as follows.

USD155 (CNY1,100 Net)/room/night for single stay and USD175 (CNY1,250 Net) /room/night for double stay

– The above group rates include 16.6% service charge and tax.

-The above group rates are inclusive of breakfast(s) and internet.

-It is very important to make your reservation before November 11th, the cut-off day for group booking with the basis of first arrived first served..

Book your group rate for outbound investment group in november

-Please contact Kid HE [email protected] shall you have any inquiries.

Floor Plan
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Dr. Csaba Magyar
Managing Partner
Crystal Worldwide Law Firm

Csaba is a graduate of the Law Faculty, afterwards, he obtained the Accredited Tax Consultant Certification. He passed the BAR examination before attaining accreditation as an Insolvency Practitioner and Asset Controller. Then he became a Chartered International Tax Expert. Later on, he took the Trust and Estate Practitioner Faculty. He is a postgraduate specialist in investment funds, corporate finance, and stock exchange. He is the co-founder of the Society of Hungarian Trust and Estate Practitioners and he is the vice-chair of the Association of Hungarian Tax Experts. In 2023, he became the Immigration Lawyer of the Year in Hungary.

Csaba holds seminars and courses about international taxation and immigration law in different training institutes and universities for tax advisors and lawyers. In the course of his activity at Crystal Worldwide Law Firm, most of his time has been dedicated to immigration by investment, tax advisory, and business consulting. He uniquely combines relocation strategies with international asset and tax planning: including handling complex transactions and managing cross-border investment issues successfully for High Net Worth Individuals.

 

Gonçalo Mendes Leal
Founding Partner
NSMLawyers

Gonçalo is the founding partner of NSMLAWYERS, a law firm dedicated to providing integrated legal services regarding the relocation of individuals to Portugal.

With over 20 years of experience, Gonçalo is responsible for managing thousands of golden visa applications in Portugal, together with a specialized team of 20 lawyers.

NSMLAWYERS is recognized worldwide as one of the top immigration law firms in Portugal, assisting clients from 187 nationalities. The firm is dedicated to golden visas, D7, digital nomad, tech visas, and all types of residency in Portugal. 

Lakshan Mahenthiran
Head of Compliance
NorthLark

With over a decade of experience in Financial Crime Risk and Regulatory Compliance, Lakshan currently serves as the Head of Compliance at NorthLark, leading the company’s global compliance function. His career spans Banking, Brokerage, BPO, and specialized AML/KYC service providers, giving him the expertise to navigate the complexities of highly regulated environments with confidence and precision.

Throughout his journey, Lakshan has held key roles such as Deputy Compliance Officer, Assistant Manager, and AML Analyst, where he played a critical role in shaping compliance strategies and ensuring strong risk management practices. His extensive work across the UK, APAC, and MENA regions has been instrumental in ensuring that each entity under his leadership adheres to the highest standards of regulatory Compliance.

Lakshan is passionate about fostering high-performing teams and building strong, collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and regulators alike. His guiding principle, “Compliance builds credibility” reflects his unwavering commitment to transparency and proactive communication in all aspects of financial crime and regulatory matters.

A staunch advocate for knowledge sharing and collaboration, Lakshan believes that exchanging insights helps elevate team performance and fosters best practices. Grounded in authenticity and driven by excellence, he embraces change, facilitates consensus, and approaches compliance challenges with integrity and dedication.

João Baptista
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Spark Group

João Baptista has always been passionate about entrepreneurship and business. He pursued his Bachelor’s degree at NOVA SBE, one of Portugal’s top business schools, and later completed his Master’s degree at HEC School of Management in Paris, a prestigious European institution. These experiences equipped João with the skills and global perspective to pursue his dream of launching his own company.

João’s professional career began in Germany, where he worked in the Strategy Department of Astrium is a leading European space conglomerate. His fascination with China’s economic growth led him to relocate to Beijing, where he met his future business partner, Inês, and the foundation for Spark Capital was laid.

João immersed himself in Chinese culture and became fluent in Mandarin within two years. During this time, he refined his business plan for Spark Capital, aiming to impact the real estate and investment sectors significantly.

Since its founding in 2014, Spark Group has achieved remarkable success. The company has
generated over 200 million EUR in sales, developed more than 50 projects, and served over 400 clients across various markets. As Spark Group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, it reflects a decade of steady growth, innovation, and impactful projects.

In addition to Spark Capital, João is a partner at Celtis Venture Partners, founded in 2015 and registered under CMVM. Celtis focuses on nurturing local SMEs, having invested over €150M with its latest fund. João and his team remain dedicated to creating long-term value and ensuring sustainable success.

Dr. John Zhang
Vice Chairman of Chamber of International Commerce (COIC) Shanghai
Chief Representative of the UAE Office of COICSH

Mr. John Zhang is an official chamber of commerce leader with over 20 years of rich experience in international exchanges. He has successfully led practices in many fields such as investment trust, park development, Internet, and consulting. His rich experience in multi-national governments and international public relations enables him to connect well with various partners from different regions and fields.

Since taking office as Vice Chairman of the Chamber of International Commerce (COIC) Shanghai in 2004, he has planned, led, or participated in hundreds of international business activities organized by national and municipal governments, and has continuous interaction and in-depth exchanges with politicians and business leaders from various countries (especially in the Middle East).

Since 2019, Mr. John Zhang has been appointed as the Chief Representative of the UAE Office of COICSH and has made outstanding contributions to the economic, trade, and cultural exchanges between China and the UAE.

Mr. John Zhang graduated from the University of Nice in France with a postgraduate degree in Business Administration and received a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA).

Cláudia Vasconcelos
Head of Business Development
NEWCO Corporate Services SA

Cláudia Vasconcelos is a Portuguese tax and immigration specialist, with more than three decades of experience assisting international clients investing in Portugal.

Cláudia started her career at the US Foreign Commercial Services in Lisbon and after 15 years working for the Madeira Island investment promotion agency, she joined NEWCO as Head of Business Development, dealing mostly with personal income tax, immigration, and corporate tax matters. NEWCO is a one-stop shop for international investors and expatriates in Portugal, with 30 years of experience and a full range of corporate, real estate, and relocation services.

Cláudia holds an undergraduate degree in International Relations, a Master’s in Business Administration, and Post-graduate Degrees in Taxation and Immigration Law. She speaks English, French, Spanish, and Italian.

Christopher Downing
Founder
DVSICAF

Christopher, as development adviser, has extensive property development experience that dates back over four decades. His skillsets include the planning, delivery, and marketing of development opportunities, as well as senior management and negotiation skills.

Christopher started his career in property as an East London Land Buyer with the UK’s largest house builder, then moved to a listed company as a London Land Buyer and Marketing Manager before finally becoming The National Land Buyer to a UK family office, operating a strategy of income and growth.

Christopher moved to Russia in 1992, where he developed the first new private retail building in Moscow since 1917. He was headhunted to become Deputy Head of Property for a newly privatized Russian State Bank, overseeing the facilities and asset management of the bank’s branches and assets in 182 cities and 11 time zones. He then held a senior management position in a Russian Company, where he was instrumental in planning six million square meters of office and logistics space in the Russian Federation.

Christopher moved back to the UK in early 2004, where he focused on the build-out of student accommodation. He traded social housing for Funds, ultimately creating a trading company with an annual turnover of over £90 million.

In 2021, Christopher moved to Italy to acquire and develop luxury lifestyle hotels, acquiring two conjoined redundant glass factories for development and creating the brand “ForeverGood Hotels”. Christopher is the driving force behind the Italian Investor Visa Initiative. 

Serene Liaw
Deputy Director, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations
Labuan IBFC

Serene Liaw is the Deputy Director of the Strategic Planning and Investor Relations Unit of Labuan IBFC Incorporated. She leads market development initiatives to expand Labuan IBFC’s presence in identified global markets and also oversees the Labuan IBFC China Desk to facilitate the establishment of Chinese-funded companies in Labuan IBFC.

Prior to joining Labuan IBFC Incorporated, she was attached to Labuan Financial Services Authority for more than 10 years, having headed the Business Policy Unit there. Prior hands-on experience as a regulator on policy formulation and international tax compliance has provided Serene with a deeper understanding of financial solutions as well as a solid foundation in the promotional and market development initiatives of Labuan IBFC. 

Chang Cai
Director and Founding Partner
Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm

Mr. Chang Cai, a legal expert in private banking and wealth management, is currently the Director and Founding Partner of Shanghai Inhetrust Law Firm. He is one the earliest professional lawyers in China qualified with Certified Private Banker (CPB). He used to be a partner of Finance Team at Dentons Law Offices and a Research Fellow in Foreign Law at Miyake & Partners of Japan. Mr. Cai graduated from the Osaka University Law School in Japan with a master’s degree in civil law and the Northwest University of Political Science and Law in China with a bachelor’s degree in economic law.

Mr. Cai’s business area is to provide cross-border legal and tax solutions related to multiple complex private wealth management and cross-border asset allocation, including the Common Reporting Standard, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, family member immigration, dual tax status, cross-border asset allocation, offshore company operations, overseas investment and M&As, and overseas listing financing, targeting high-net-worth individuals represented by Chinese private entrepreneurs.

Mr. Cai has long been invited to serve as a lecturer in wealth courses for many financial institutions, serving many financial institutions and their high-net-worth clients, such as private banks, life insurance, and trust companies at home and abroad. He has given more than 150 lectures and has a cumulative audience of nearly 10,000 people.

Vinoth Kandasamy
Head of Operations
NorthLark

Vinoth brings over 14 years of extensive expertise in business transition, stakeholder management, telecommunications, marketing, and operations. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a proven ability to lead complex, high-impact projects while upholding operational integrity and fostering long-lasting client relationships. His deep knowledge of security and access control, paired with his expertise in entity management and data migration, has positioned him as a pivotal contributor to high-stakes transitions and business transformations across a range of industries.

In addition to his broad operational skill set, Vinoth is highly proficient in AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) solutions, ensuring that organizations remain compliant with evolving regulatory requirements while effectively mitigating risk. His strength in process re-engineering has enabled him to optimize business operations, reduce inefficiencies, and achieve significant gains in productivity. These initiatives have had a measurable impact on improving customer satisfaction, increasing profitability, and enhancing overall operational performance, all while aligning with long-term strategic goals.

Vinoth is focused on delivering transformative business outcomes and has successfully led numerous initiatives that foster sustainable growth and elevate companies’ market positions. His ability to build and nurture strategic partnerships further expands business opportunities, enhances operational synergy, and fosters collaborative growth. With a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence, Vinoth is exceptionally well-equipped to guide organizations through successful transitions and future-focused, scalable transformations that drive lasting impact and long-term success.

Tiger Zhang
Director
ICS Fund Services

Tiger, the Director of ICS Fund Services, is a specialist in bespoke services for domestic General Partners (GPs). Additionally, he fulfills the role of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance officer for numerous well-regarded Private Equity and Venture Capital (PEVC) funds, guiding regulatory compliance and best practices. Earlier, Tiger served as a Finance Director for various GPs, where he managed fundraising, fund operations, finance, tax, and compliance, thereby gaining an extensive understanding of fund management. His career foundation was built during his seven-plus years as a fund audit manager with KPMG Hong Kong and Deloitte United States. A graduate of San Francisco State University, Tiger has dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance. He has earned the title of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in both the US (AICPA) and Hong Kong (HKICPA) and is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Given his broad experience, robust educational credentials, and respected certifications, Tiger is a significant figure in the industry. 

Luc Lu
Partner
IMI Daily

Mr. Luc Lu has been deeply involved in the investment immigration industry for more than 20 years, providing residency and citizenship planning for hundreds of high-net-worth families in his early years, and he has then devoted himself to the investment immigration industry vertical media, observing the industry trends and future development from an independent perspective.

Currently, IMIDAILY PTE.LTD has been established in Singapore, aiming to improve the connection efficiency and resource integration of the global industry in a technology-driven way, and has successfully settled in STAR X, an incubator of Stanford University in the United States. To further promote the integration of the Chinese investment immigration industry with the international community, it is actively promoting the establishment of industry courses in leading global educational institutions, which will be launched in the Chinese market in the first quarter of 2025.

Vicky Lord
Managing Partner
Harneys (Shanghai)

Vicky Lord is the managing partner of our Shanghai offering in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and is a highly regarded litigator in cross-border commercial cases in the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. As head of the China Litigation, Insolvency and Restructuring team, she obtains significant wins for clients acting as a litigator in ultra-high-value, high-profile BVI commercial disputes with cross-border elements.

Vicky has a wealth of experience in Cayman Islands s238 privatisations and BVI take-privates, as well as schemes of arrangements, acting on the company side to secure wins for clients. She has a proven track record of significant wins in shareholder and board-room disputes for new economy and tech companies, acting both on the company side and for shareholders and directors alike. She often acts as a specialist BVI and Cayman litigation co-counsel for PRC and US-listed companies for IPOs in contentious scenarios.

Anastasia Barna
Co-Founder and CEO
One World Migration

Anastasia Barna is the CO-Founder and CEO of One World Migration and the International Association for Economic Development. For the last 8 years, Anastasia has specialised in attracting foreign direct investments to government-approved projects for several countries, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, UAE, Caribbean countries, Latin American countries, and a few countries of the EU.

One World Migration focuses on solving complicated cases and finding exclusive solutions for clients looking for a reliable partner to solve issues outside their own country, such as free travelling, opening bank accounts, relocating a business, optimising taxation, and diversifying their investment portfolio. One World Migration offers the client a solution by obtaining a citizenship or residence permit that suits the client’s requirements best. The company seeks possible jurisdiction considering clients’ conditions and providing support in integrating into the chosen country’s infrastructure after obtaining citizenship or a residence permit so that the client and the client’s family feel they are in another country “like home”.

One World Platinum club, which all clients of the company can visit, holds closed events with government officials and specialists from various industries to provide as much relevant information as possible that interests clients, such as international taxation, including corporate taxes, diversification of personal capital risks, changes in programs citizenship and residence, etc.

Jenny Wang
Of Counsel
Forbes Hare 

Jenny Wang is a Counsel at Forbes Hare, specializing in asset management and investment funds. She has extensive experience advising on investment funds, asset management, regulatory matters, compliance, and a broad range of corporate transactions.

Jenny commenced her career in Shanghai after graduating from the prestigious “G9” East China University of Political Science and Law. After gaining valuable experience through several years of practice, Jenny later pursued further studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was admitted to the California Bar and was awarded the “Exceptional Commercial Lawyer’s Award” from the State Bar of California.

Since 2017, Jenny has worked in the investment fund teams of leading offshore law firms including Maples & Calder. Jenny is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. Jenny has also been admitted as a solicitor to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of the British Virgin Islands.

Jenny’s practice focuses on the structuring, formation and operation of the full spectrum of alternative asset classes including private equity, venture capital, hedge, hybrid, real estate funds, infrastructure, ESG, Fintech, crypto-currency, and joint venture arrangements.

With a deep understanding of the unique needs of her clients, Jenny delivers practical, tailored, and innovative legal solutions, ensuring that her clients receive reliable advice aligned with their strategic goals.

Gary Smith
Partner
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Gary Smith is a Partner in, and leads/coordinates, the firm’s Investment Funds Group. He worked as a Private Equity/M&A attorney in England for over 8 years and in the Cayman Islands from 2009 to work as a Corporate/Investment Funds attorney for over 15 years.

Gary’s practice focuses principally on offshore investment funds formation and launch in the Cayman Islands and the BVI, particularly hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, and funds investing in digital assets, web 3.0 and other blockchain technology. He also advises on M&A, corporate, corporate finance, and private equity investments. He provides Cayman Islands law and BVI law advice to companies, banks, investment fund managers, in-house counsel, onshore counsel, high-net-worth individuals, and insurance companies to deal with day-to-day legal issues and complex, strategic matters.

Ivy Wong
Partner
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Ivy Wong is a corporate partner of Loeb Smith Attorneys, one of the leading and fastest-growing law firms in Asia Pacific, advising on the law of the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands. Ivy has over 20 years of experience in capital markets and corporate law and is recognized as one of the leading law practitioners in Hong Kong. She is qualified in multiple jurisdictions including Hong Kong, England and Wales, New York, and the British Virgin Islands. She has led many high-profile cross-border transactions, including many successful listings on the major stock exchanges and multiple landmark deals that won industry awards.

Ivy has a long track record of international law firm experience, including serving as the Chair of the steering committee in Asia Pacific and as a member of the global steering committee for her practice at one of the largest international law firms in the world. She was shortlisted for Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law Awards for consecutive years and has been quoted and interviewed by international media and journals, including Bloomberg, CNBC, The Economist, Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal.

Ivy’s practice focuses on corporate finance, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and general corporate work. She has extensive expertise in handling international clients and resolving issues arising from different regulatory regimes. Her clients include many reputable listed companies, multinational corporations and conglomerates, financial institutions, and fund houses.

Matthew Smith
General Manager
Southpac Group

Matthew is the General Manager of Southpac Group in New Zealand. He is a dual-qualified attorney, who was admitted as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2008 and as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2017. He is also a designated Trust and Estate Practitioner (‘TEP’), having obtained a STEP Diploma in International Trust Management in 2021.

Matthew joined Southpac in 2017 and served as its General Counsel from 2020 until he assumed the role of Group General Manager in 2023. Matthew has worked closely with many of Southpac’s clients and referrers during his time with the company. He is passionate about providing world-class fiduciary services to Southpac’s clients to help them safeguard their assets and protect their legacies through the use of international trust and corporate structures in the Cook Islands, Nevis and New Zealand.

Matthew is a cheerleader for the Cook Islands financial services industry and is attending the America Outbound Summit as a delegate of Cook Islands Finance. He works hand in hand with Southpac Trust Limited, Southpac’s Cook Islands trustee company which was established in 1982, to preserve client interests and keep closely abreast of legal and industry developments in the Cook Islands.

Raffaelle Ashworth
Managing Director
Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited

Mr. Raffaelle Ashworth is Managing Director of Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited and was before Offshore Legal Consultant with Stevensons Lawyers (Samoan agent for Vistra Samoa Ltd).

Raffaelle has experience in both the private & public legal sectors in Australia and New Zealand.He also presented “Samoan Solutions” in Hong Kong, Malaysia,Taiwan, the PRC, Singapore, New Zealand & Samoa.

Raffaelle has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in law with Hons with certifications in IEP.

Asiaciti Trust Samoa Limited and the Asiaciti Trust Group Offices offer clients an extensive range of services and bring 35 years of experience and expertise to the market.

Gregoris Leontiou
Managing Partner
G. Leontiou LLC

Mr Leontiou is an advocate practising Trusts and Succession law, Immigration and Taxation, Shipping, Commercial and Administrative Law with a focus on trusts, corporate structures and re-organization, foundations, corporate and shareholder disputes, joint venture agreements, bankruptcy, liquidation, and reorganization of companies, estate succession disputes, as well as administrative claims by and against public organizations.

He is extensively involved in non-dispute matters, including cross-border structuring, reorganization, amalgamation, and mergers, providing legal advice to companies, high-net- worth individuals and family offices.

Mr. Leontiou has considerable experience in international litigation and arbitration in jurisdictions such as England, Guernsey, BVI, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the USA. He has appeared before international tribunals, including the International Court of Arbitration at the Hague.

Notable cases include shareholder disputes for a company listed on the AIM Market in London, litigation involving England, Guernsey, and Russia; a claim against a foreign state before the International Court of Arbitration in the Hague; contractual disputes with interim measures involving a charitable foundation in the Netherlands; Chapter 11 proceedings in New York; trust, corporate, foundation and succession disputes in Liechtenstein, Zurich, the BVI and the Supreme Court of Cyprus.

Since 2003, Mr Leontiou has been the managing partner of G. Leontiou LLC. He holds a B.A. (Joint Honours) in Law and Accounting from the University of Manchester and is a member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. He has been a registered advocate with the Supreme Court of Cyprus since 1994.

Jane Dormann
CEO
PRÄSIDIAL 

Jane Dormann, MLaw, LL.M., is the CEO of PRÄSIDIAL and a distinguished authority in international tax law, corporate foundations, and trust law. She leads PRÄSIDIAL with a strategic vision that balances tradition with modernity, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term wealth protection for clients in today’s global economy.

With a profound understanding of complex legal issues, Jane excels at designing innovative, client-centric solutions that address the unique challenges of PRÄSIDIAL’s international clientele. Her role as CEO is marked by her commitment to fostering a work environment rooted in trust, respect, and teamwork—qualities that drive both her leadership style and PRÄSIDIAL’s success.

Jane is also dedicated to the professional growth of her team, creating opportunities that encourage development and collaboration. Fluent in multiple languages and attuned to diverse cultural contexts, Jane promotes an inclusive corporate culture that resonates with PRÄSIDIAL’s global clients and partners.

Under Jane’s leadership, PRÄSIDIAL has expanded its legacy of excellence, adapting to meet the demands of a dynamic marketplace while staying true to its core values. Her dedication to innovation and client satisfaction continues to propel PRÄSIDIAL forward as a premier service provider for affluent individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

Vladimir Good
Trust Advisor
PRÄSIDIAL

Dr. Vladimir Good, LL.M., TEP, serves as a Trust Advisor at PRÄSIDIAL, bringing extensive experience and expertise in corporate and commercial law. Vladimir’s exceptional service is characterized by his ability to address complex legal issues with bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. His deep knowledge of trust law and his consultative approach make him a valuable resource for PRÄSIDIAL’s clients, who rely on his insights and expertise.

Multilingual and multicultural, Vladimir communicates fluently in German, English, French, and Russian, which strengthens his ability to serve a global client base. His empathetic, team-oriented nature further enhances his reputation, making him a trusted advisor and a respected colleague.

Vladimir’s expertise and years of professional development have been a tremendous asset to PRÄSIDIAL.

Megan Hamilton
Business Development Manager
Vertex Alliance

Megan is responsible for leading the Private Clients Advisory Team and the business development strategy of Vertex Alliance, a Malta-based firm specializing in investment migration, corporate, taxation, and wealth management solutions.

Megan is a qualified Barrister-at-Law and holds a Master’s in International Marketing and a Business Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Australia. She has also held university lecturing positions in the field of International Marketing in London and Australia.

Megan has represented Vertex Alliance at numerous international conferences and is focused on providing residency and citizenship by investment solutions for investors.

Tuifaasisina Sieni Tualega-Voorwinden
Chief Executive Officer
Samoa International Finance Authority

Mrs. Sieni Voorwinden is the Registrar of International & Foreign Companies and Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA). Established in 2005 SIFA was created as the Government’s response to the evolving global financial landscape. The Authority is mandated to provide up-to-date management solutions to investors seeking to establish and maintain beneficial structures. It is governed by a Board of Directors comprising private sector representatives.

With over 15 years of experience in international financial services, Mrs Voorwinden has played a pivotal role in developing Samoa’s international finance sector. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Samoa International Business Finance Centre Ltd. and has led reforms to modernize the international companies’ business registry, including the introduction of a paperless system that enhances service delivery and ensures data accuracy. Additionally, she actively participates in the National Working Groups to address key challenges in the Sector.

Mrs Voorwinden co-leads Samoa’s initiatives to meet OECD Global Forum standards on transparency in information exchange for tax purposes and with compliance with the FATF’s 40+ recommendations on anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). She also serves as co-lead negotiator in efforts to secure Samoa’s removal from the EU Blacklist.

A qualified lawyer, Mrs. Voorwinden holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from Auckland University, New Zealand. Her extensive expertise in compliance and business development makes her a sought-after advisor for international organizations on critical financial and regulatory issues.

Ronnie Zhang
Executive Director
LION TRUST

More than 17 years of experience in Asset Management and Trust services for High Net Worth Families in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the UK, including Trust Structure design, Family succession plan, Investment Management, etc.
He provides customized service plans for High Net Worth Families with his long-term practical experiences in European and Asia Markets and an in-depth understanding of the major demand of clients in various areas.

Ekaterina Godden
Director of Business Development
Reef View Enterprises Ltd.

Ekaterina Godden is Director of Business Development at Reef View Enterprises Ltd. (RVE) – a rapidly growing investment migration firm delivering exceptional Citizenship by Investment (CBI) services for clients across the globe.

RVE is the premier licensed local agent in Grenada additionally, the company is growing its worldwide CBI consultancy in UAE, with several team members based in Dubai.

Ekaterina provides consultancy for RVE’s wealth of CBI clients around the world and guides them through the investment process. Responsibilities also include new client acquisition, agent relations, KYC and bank clearance. She spends her time largely between Dubai and the Caribbean and travels extensively to the CIS, APAC and Africa.

Prior to joining RVE, Ekaterina worked in investment banking in the UK, where she spent close to a decade in Asset Servicing at JP Morgan Chase – responsible for corporate actions servicing high-net-worth Prime Brokerage, Equity and Fixed Income corporate clients, before moving into business engineering and project management to lead development and implementation of IB automation and process optimisation projects.

During her professional career, Ekaterina was awarded a global JP Morgan Chase Operational Excellence Award in two categories simultaneously. A gifted student, she has a first-class MBA specialising in strategic management and marketing; an MA in European Industrial Relations; and a BSc in aircraft engineering, management and economics.

Reza Motalebpour
Founder and CEO
INGWE

Reza Motalebpour is a trailblazing global mobility expert who has established himself as a leading voice in the immigration marketplace. As the Founder and CEO of Ingwe Immigration Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, Reza and his team are passionate about providing tailored solutions for their clients. With a client base boasting over 50 countries and a staff who fluently speaks over 10 languages, they specialize in delivering comprehensive business and investment immigration services for Canada and various global destinations.

With a consistently impressive client success record, Reza and his team at Ingwe have earned the trust and confidence of international partner firms from around the globe. By leveraging their extensive network, Reza ensures his clients have access to all possible resources. His expertise lies in providing comprehensive and extensive knowledge of the immigration landscape, as well as demonstrating tenacity in successfully navigating through the system. He has set himself up as an innovator, creating and developing multiple unique services including the “Hybrid Startup Visa” and “Executive Fast-Track PR” programs.

Being a global citizen himself, he has a particular affinity for investors and professionals seeking a secure path to residency. Reza’s passion for his work and his commitment to creating global mobility solutions for his clients are the driving forces behind his achievements.

Philippe May
Founder & CEO
EC Holdings

The Honourable Philippe A. May is the Swiss-Singaporean founder of EC Holdings. He is a qualified Associate Financial Planner (AFPTM) and a member of the Global Investor Immigration Council and the Financial Planner Association of Singapore. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) and an Executive Diploma in International Diplomatic Law for Honorary Consuls from UNITAR, Geneva, Switzerland, Philippe has extensive experience in Diplomacy, Private Banking, Insurance, and Residence and Citizenship Planning.

After completing his high school education and national service in the Swiss army as an infantryman, Philippe began his career at the Swiss Stock Exchange SIX in Zurich. He then worked for Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas in Zurich, Switzerland, and later as Vice President for EFG Bank in Singapore. From 2016-2021, he was the Head of Asia-Pacific of the investor migration advisory firm Arton Capital. Philippe has been featured in various financial industry media including Bloomberg, BBC, CNN, and the Daily Telegraph. He is also a Robb Report Singapore Thought Leader and a member of the Global Investor Immigration Council, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. He has been a speaker and panelist for various investor migration and financial industry conferences.

Philippe has been a citizen of Singapore since 2008 and he has been accredited as the Honorary Consul of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Singapore since 2011 (www.mfa.gov.sg). Philippe speaks Chinese, English, French, German and Spanish. He is the founder of a cigar club, an avid ornithologist, a hiker, and a reader of classical literature.

Michael Liu
Executive Director
CIL Group Ltd.

Michael Liu founded CIL Group Ltd. in 2001, and he is a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), a Certified Estate Planner in the US, the Board Director of AOA (Asia Offshore Association), and the Founder of Threshing Floor, a KaaS platform for wealth management.

CIL has its core business in the field of offshore incorporation and trust, dedicated to offering wealth management solutions in global tax and investment optimization, privacy, succession, and protection for HNWI clients. Many years of dedication made CIL become the leader in its field of practice.

Michael has been engaging in the offshore financial industry for more than 18 years. As the first professional from Mainland China who was certified with TEP, he is good at using vehicles such as incorporation, trust, foundation, insurance, loan, and anonymity to achieve goals in international trading, outbound investment, and family wealth management with privacy, succession, protection and tax-efficiency for the clients. One of Michael’s strengths is designing and employing plans for tackling CRS and FATCA issues, and global succession planning for US-related clients.

Michael is a frequent speaker and powerful trainer in various forums and has published articles in many professional publications such as China Economic Review, CBN Weekly, China Business, Global Business & Finance, Wealth Management, and China Offshore.

In 2016, Michael founded “Threshing Floor”, the no.1 KaaS (Knowledge as a Service) platform for the wealth management industry, the vision of this platform is “Connect and Empower”, i.e. connect the leaders who can impart real knowhow to help others to be successful in their real-world practice.