2013

International Upstream Energy Transactions

Houston Jan 17-18, 2013 Four Seasons Hotel
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Overview

Join leading members in the international energy sector—law firms, corporate counsel, NOCs, IOCs and related industry experts—for two days of practical analysis and advanced discussions on both current and recurring issues involving international upstream transactions at UT Law’s International Upstream Energy Transactions.

The 2013 program takes place at the Four Seasons Houston and provides multiple opportunities for networking and interacting with speakers, clients and colleagues at lunches, breaks and Thursday’s Welcome Reception.

International Upstream Energy Transactions is presented by The University of Texas School of Law, The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL), and The Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN).

Come a day early for the Wednesday afternoon Primer—The Law, Science and Finance of International Energy Projects—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 January 17, 2013
Day 2 January 18, 2013

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Jan. 17, 2013
Presiding Officer:
Timothy R. Brown, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation - The Woodlands, TX
8:00 am

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:50 am

Welcoming Remarks
9:00 am

0.50 hr

Frontier Energy Plays and Trends

Examine ongoing and future exploration areas of interest in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on the role of large and small independent exploration companies in frontier exploration.

Gerald Kepes, PFC Energy - Washington, DC
9:30 am

0.75 hr

Recent Developments in International Energy Disputes

A review of recent arbitration awards concerning expropriation of upstream oil and gas investments, plus several significant arbitral decisions concerning emergency interim measures to protect petroleum contracts, investments and personnel.

R. Doak Bishop, King & Spalding - Houston, TX
10:15 am

Break
10:30 am

1.00 hr

Host Country Instruments Developments

Discussion on recent developments in the evolution of host government petroleum exploration and development instruments throughout the world.

Owen L. Anderson, The University of Oklahoma College of Law - Norman, OK
11:30 am

0.75 hr

Unconventional PSCs: Special Issues

Conventional Host Country Instruments (HCIs) do not necessarily fit well with unconventional resource plays. The most problematic areas in typical HCIs are highlighted and suggested solutions and negotiating techniques to deal with them are provided.

Steven P. Otillar, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Houston, TX
12:15 pm

Pick Up Lunch

Included in conference registration fee.
Thursday Afternoon, Jan. 17, 2013
Presiding Officer:
Donald W. Wendland Jr., Noble Energy Inc. - Houston, TX
Luncheon Presentation
12:30 pm

0.75 hr

Dodd-Frank's New Disclosure Requirements for U.S. Energy Companies

An overview of the new extractive-industry disclosure requirements passed by Congress as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, including practical guidance on what the law will require of U.S. companies that have oil, natural gas or mineral leases with foreign governments, and why the law and the SEC's rules implementing it are being challenges by four trade associations in a lawsuit.

Thomas M. Johnson Jr., Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP - Washington, DC
1:15 pm

Break
1:30 pm

0.75 hr

International Boundary Disputes: Issues and Considerations

Legal and practical approaches to handling issues that arise relating to oil and gas transactions affected by boundary disputes or the absence of a legally certain boundary.

Derek C. Smith, Foley Hoag LLP - Washington, DC
2:15 pm

1.00 hr

Risk Allocation Service Agreements

Risk allocation issues arise frequently in drilling contracts and other service agreements and the pitfalls can be very significant. A look at common risk allocation problems and how to maximize indemnity and insurance protection.

William W. Pugh III, Liskow & Lewis, APLC - Houston, TX
3:15 pm

0.75 hr

Considerations When Entering a Country

The main issues an E&P company should consider when entering a country after capture of a new international exploration project, including a checklist of issues and dos and don'ts to consider when entering a country.

Timothy R. Brown, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation - The Woodlands, TX
4:00 pm

Break
4:15 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Anti-Corruption Overview

Hear the latest developments and emerging trends in global anti-corruption enforcement. A special emphasis on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), including such critical subjects as the increase in individual prosecutions, taking more FCPA cases to trial and potential amendment of the FCPA.

Jay G. Martin, Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston, TX
Ryan D. McConnell, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP - Houston, TX
5:00 pm

0.75 hr

Insurance Issues in International Upstream Transactions

Moderator:
Ryan Smith, Wortham Insurance - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Simon Clarkson, Miller Insurance - London, United Kingdom
Panelists:
Rob Collecott, Miller Insurance - London, United Kingdom
Panelists:
Steve Daniels, Miller Insurance - London, United Kingdom
5:45 pm

Adjourn to Networking Reception

Sponsored by The Oil, Gas, and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Networking opportunity to meet program faculty, clients and colleagues.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Jan. 18, 2013
Presiding Officer:
John Bowman, King & Spalding - Houston, TX
7:45 am

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 hr ethics

Ethics of Negotiation: Are There Any?

What are the boundaries, borders and gray areas for lawyers involved in negotiations? A fast-paced presentation with points to ponder, hypotheticals to consider and something to smile about.

Michael J. Golden, Boulette & Golden L.L.P. - Austin, TX
9:30 am

1.00 hr

Managing Political Risk

A brief commentary on the challenges of managing political risk in international upstream energy transactions followed by a panel discussion of risk mitigation methods and strategies to manage political risk in international upstream energy transactions.

Moderator:
Skip Maryan, Skip Maryan, LLC - Williamsburg, VA
Panelists:
David Asmus, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP - Houston, TX
Panelists:
John Bowman, King & Spalding - Houston, TX
10:30 am

Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr

Equator Principles: Project Finance and Emerging Sustainability Requirements

The Equator Principles is a risk management framework for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in project finance transactions—adopted so far by 77 financial institutions worldwide. These principles are increasingly setting a mandatory standard for sustainability issues in project finance around the globe. January 2013 is the anticipated launch of "EP III"—the first update of the Principles in several years. Learn the requirements of EP III, as well as emerging best practices for implementation by both financial institutions and the energy industry.

Gwendolyn Wilber Jaramillo, Foley Hoag LLP - Boston, MA
11:30 am

Pick Up Lunch

Included in conference registration fee.
Friday Afternoon, Jan. 18, 2013
Presiding Officer:
Michael P. Darden, Latham & Watkins LLP - Houston, TX
Luncheon Presentation
11:45 am

0.75 hr

Legal Issues Arising in Corporate Security

Selected issues an E&P company may encounter in the area of security when operating internationally, including piracy and OFAC regulations, U.K. Corporate Manslaughter Act and issues related to kidnap and ransom of employees.

James C. Arnold, Bell, Ryniker & Letourneau, P.C. - Houston, TX
Daniel Johnson, ASI Global, LLC - Houston, TX
12:30 pm

Break
12:45 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Elements of Drafting a Good Anti-Corruption Program

Any compliance program needs to be both legally sufficient and practical. A good compliance program is supported by both the business and the legal or compliance organization.

Martin J. Weinstein, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP - Washington, DC
1:30 pm

0.75 hr

Areas of Mutual Interest (AMIs): What, When and How

AMIs show up as clauses in a variety of international upstream agreements and as stand-alone agreements. Notwithstanding their frequent use, AMIs are often misunderstood. Clear guidance on the key differences between AMIs and buy-back rights and when we might choose to use a reciprocal versus one-way or an up-front versus after-the-fact AMI. In addition, learn best practices for the implementation and drafting of clauses.

D. Marie Wagner, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation - The Woodlands, TX
2:15 pm

1.00 hr

Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) for International Unconventional Projects: (How) Have Horizontal Drilling and Fracturing Changed the Game?

Is unconventional resource exploration and production a joint operations "game changer?" If so, how should joint interest parties handle this in an operation agreement? There are few institutionalized form agreements that offer unconventional-specific provisions. Explore whether and how commonly-used JOAs are conceptually deficient and discover points for consideration when negotiating a JOA governing an international unconventional project.

David H. Sweeney, Van Dyke Energy Company - Houston, TX
3:15 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 January 17, 2013
Day 2 January 18, 2013

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Conference Faculty

Owen L. Anderson

The University of Oklahoma College of Law
Norman, OK

James C. Arnold

Bell, Ryniker & Letourneau, P.C.
Houston, TX

David Asmus

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Houston, TX

R. Doak Bishop

King & Spalding
Houston, TX

John Bowman

King & Spalding
Houston, TX

Timothy R. Brown

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
The Woodlands, TX

Simon Clarkson

Miller Insurance
London, United Kingdom

Rob Collecott

Miller Insurance
London, United Kingdom

Steve Daniels

Miller Insurance
London, United Kingdom

Michael J. Golden

Boulette & Golden L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Gwendolyn Wilber Jaramillo

Foley Hoag LLP
Boston, MA

Daniel Johnson

ASI Global, LLC
Houston, TX

Thomas M. Johnson Jr.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Washington, DC

Gerald Kepes

PFC Energy
Washington, DC

Jay G. Martin

Baker Hughes Incorporated
Houston, TX

Skip Maryan

Skip Maryan, LLC
Williamsburg, VA

Ryan D. McConnell

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Houston, TX

Steven P. Otillar

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Houston, TX

William W. Pugh III

Liskow & Lewis, APLC
Houston, TX

Derek C. Smith

Foley Hoag LLP
Washington, DC

Ryan Smith

Wortham Insurance
Houston, TX

David H. Sweeney

Van Dyke Energy Company
Houston, TX

D. Marie Wagner

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
The Woodlands, TX

Martin J. Weinstein

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Washington, DC

Planning Committee

John Bowman—Co-Chair

King & Spalding
Houston, TX

Timothy R. Brown—Co-Chair

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
The Woodlands, TX

Owen L. Anderson

The University of Oklahoma College of Law
Norman, OK

David Asmus

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Houston, TX

Michael K. Bolton

DLA Piper (US) LLP
Houston, TX

Michael P. Darden

Latham & Watkins LLP
Houston, TX

John S. Dzienkowski

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Michael P. Irvin

Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Christopher Moore

Moyes & Co.
Dallas, TX

Steven P. Otillar

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Houston, TX

Jennifer L. Price

King & Spalding
Houston, TX

William W. Pugh III

Liskow & Lewis, APLC
Houston, TX

Melinda E. Taylor

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

D. Marie Wagner

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
The Woodlands, TX

Donald W. Wendland Jr.

Noble Energy Inc.
Houston, TX

Credit Info

Houston

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.75 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.75 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 16.50 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Other Credit

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) – 13.75 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send, to attendees who have claimed AAPL credit in their briefcase, by email the AAPL Affidavit of Attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Landman (AAPL) – 13.75 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

Registered Professional Landman (AAPL) – 13.75 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

Following the conference, UT CLE will send attendees a certificate of attendance with the AAPL course number and reporting information included.
http://www.landman.org

TX Accounting CPE – 16.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

TX Professional Engineer – 0.00 hr

This course may qualify for self-reporting credits with PELS (TX Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) - please use the link below to find information on how to track your credit with PELS. When you select this credit type, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Attendance with date and course information for your records.

https://pels.texas.gov/pecep.htm

Key Dates

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Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Jan 14, 2013

$645.00 for registrations received after this time

Green Registration - USB Key ONLY
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Jan 14, 2013

$645.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Jan 11, 2013

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Jan 14, 2013

Venue

Four Seasons Hotel

1300 Lamar St
Houston, TX
713.650.1300 (reservations)
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Accommodations

$225.00 good through Dec 26, 2012

Parking Information

$15 event valet parking; $32 overnight valet parking.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) is among the world’s largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, with 2.54 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BBOE) of proved reserves at year-end 2011. The company’s portfolio of assets encompasses premier positions in U.S. onshore shales and resource plays. Anadarko also is a leading deepwater producer in the Gulf of Mexico, and has production in Alaska, Algeria, China and Ghana with additional exploration activities in West Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, South Africa, South America, New Zealand and China. We are committed to safely producing the energy we all need in a manner that protects the environment, public health and supports our communities. We take our responsibility seriously to safely deliver resources to our energy-hungry world and hold true to our core values of integrity and trust, servant leadership, commercial focus, people and passion, and open communication in all of our business activities. www.anadarko.com
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

Fulbright & Jaworski, a full-service international law firm, serves the needs of businesses, governments, non-profit organizations and individual clients around the world. Fulbright is one of the largest law firms in the United States with nearly 900 lawyers and more than 60 integrated practice areas. There are sixteen Fulbright offices worldwide, with international locations in Beijing, London, Munich, Hong Kong, Dubai and Riyadh. www.fulbright.com
King & Spalding

King & Spalding's energy arbitration lawyers are highly experienced in handling arbitrations in every major forum in the world, including ICSID, ICC, LCIA, AAA and UNCITRAL, among others. The firm has handled energy arbitrations involving projects and parties in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and involving every major sector—oil and gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), electricity, utilities and water services, among others. Having served as advocates in numerous multimillion-dollar arbitrations, the firm's lawyers are experienced in the art of advocacy. With a multicultural group of international lawyers trained in every major legal system and fluent in the major languages, King & Spalding is able to handle cases effectively and efficiently anywhere in the world. www.kslaw.com
Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with approximately 2,000 lawyers practicing U.S., English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hong Kong and Japanese law. We represent clients in more than 75 countries and we have offices in 31 cities, including all of the key financial centers in the U.S., Europe, Middle East and Asia. We have internationally recognized practices in a number of transactional, regulatory and litigation areas. Latham & Watkins has received praise for our innovative approach to law firm management and for our pro bono work both on a local and global scale. Our success is grounded in our devotion to the collaborative process, which reaches across global offices and practices and draws upon our deep subject matter expertise, an abiding commitment to teamwork and a powerful tradition of creative lawyering. www.lw.com

2013

International Upstream Energy Transactions

Houston Jan 17-18, 2013 Four Seasons Hotel Conference Concluded

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Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Jan. 17, 2013

Thursday Afternoon, Jan. 17, 2013

Friday Morning, Jan. 18, 2013

Friday Afternoon, Jan. 18, 2013

Conference Faculty

Owen L. Anderson

James C. Arnold

David Asmus

R. Doak Bishop

John Bowman

Timothy R. Brown

Simon Clarkson

Rob Collecott

Steve Daniels

Michael J. Golden

Gwendolyn Wilber Jaramillo

Daniel Johnson

Thomas M. Johnson Jr.

Gerald Kepes

Jay G. Martin

Skip Maryan

Ryan D. McConnell

Steven P. Otillar

William W. Pugh III

Derek C. Smith

Ryan Smith

David H. Sweeney

D. Marie Wagner

Martin J. Weinstein

Planning Committee

John Bowman—Co-Chair

Timothy R. Brown—Co-Chair

Owen L. Anderson

David Asmus

Michael K. Bolton

Michael P. Darden

John S. Dzienkowski

Michael P. Irvin

Christopher Moore

Steven P. Otillar

Jennifer L. Price

William W. Pugh III

Melinda E. Taylor

D. Marie Wagner

Donald W. Wendland Jr.

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Four Seasons Hotel

Accommodations

Parking Information

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