Greenberg Traurig Events and Speaking Engagements

GT Attorneys Speak at Overseas Funding (EB-5 & FDI) Workshop in Orlando, Florida

USAdvisors hosted an EB-5 seminar in Orlando, Fla., called the Overseas Capital Funding & Capital Raise Workshop. The workshop was an intense one-week course for those interested in learning how to raise funds from overseas investors, both private and institutional; how to structure EB-5 offering packages and securities documents; and how to put together the best EB-5 team to raise funds within the regulations imposed by both U.S. and foreign securities laws. Dawn Lurie, Kate Kalmykov and Steve Anapoell took part in two panels:

• "EB-5 Investments Through a Broader Lens." This panel discussed the ethical considerations involved in EB-5 offerings from both an immigration and securities perspective. Other topics addressed by the panel included the reasons behind EB-5 projects being considered securities offerings, investor qualifications issues, securities law exemptions and disclosure requirements. The ethics portion advised participants on avoiding and managing potential conflicts of interest, best practices for navigating the EB-5 landscape and finder’s fees.
  


• "Marketing Your EB-5 Project - Where Immigration Practicalities and Securities Laws Intersect." This panel discussed the realities of bringing an EB-5 offering through the stages of formation, USCIS designation and delivery to the market. It offered participants practical advice on how to spot and deal with a number of issues surrounding the program as well as regional centers.