Asset Finance and Leasing Forum – Why Ireland?

The growth of the asset finance industry in Ireland is one of the most significant success stories in the development of Ireland’s international financial services industry. Ireland continues to be a significant center for cross-border leasing especially in the big-ticket asset sector. This is driven by many factors including a critical mass of professional expertise and a favorable taxation environment.

In light of this, we are pleased to announce a special event aimed at sharing insights and guidance on Ireland as the preferred location for US outbound asset financing and leasing. You are cordially invited to join this forum featuring presentations by noted experts on the topics below followed by an interactive discussion on the asset finance industry in Ireland.

The event is hosted by Squire Sanders and co-sponsored by First Names Group and KPMG Ireland.

Program Agenda

2:30 p.m. Check-In
3 p.m. Welcome & Introductions – John Reilly, Senior Partner – Squire Sanders
3:15 p.m. Presentations

• Why are Companies Choosing Ireland – “The View from 30,000 Feet”
  Conor O’Brien, Head of Tax – KPMG Ireland
  Ireland’s supportive tax regime continues to be of major importance to the success of the asset finance and leasing industry in Ireland. In particular, the 12.5% corporation tax rate, the availability of tax depreciation over eight years and Ireland’s ever expanding tax treaty network continue to be crucial factors in ensuring that Ireland remains the location of choice for the asset finance and leasing industry. This session will provide an overview of the key factors to the success of the asset finance and leasing industry in Ireland.
• Ireland: An Ideal Location for Complex Finance
  Marianne Rosenberg, Partner – Squire Sanders
  Ireland has long been a hospitable jurisdiction for a wide variety of cross-border asset finance transactions. This session will address the viability and convenience for US corporations engaging in complex finance transactions in Ireland for equipment and facility financing, project and structured finance, banking, acquisitions, derivatives and leasing in energy, rail, transportation, aviation and other sectors.
• Ireland: Implementation and Operational Matters
  David Evans, Vice President – First Names Group
  For US companies, investors and their advisors, it can be difficult at an operational level, when structuring internationally, to bridge the critical gap between tax and legal advice requirements and the implementation of the final structure. This session will provide insights to help make the transition from concept to reality by sharing ideas and approaches to providing a corporate infrastructure tailored and implemented to meet the company needs and their local requirements.

4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion
4:45 p.m. Questions & Answers
5 p.m. Networking Event and Cocktail Reception