Investing in the Global Future and Helping Foreign Investors Find Returns in U.S. Real Estate

International and Cross Border Transactions Partner Mark Stone will speak at the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Annual Spring Symposia on a panel titled "Investing in the Global Future and Helping Foreign Investors Find Returns in U.S. Real Estate."

Panelists will discuss various legal issues affecting foreign investors as they look for ways to diversify their portfolios by considering investments in U.S. real estate. Topics include:

• regulatory barriers, negotiation of contracts, due diligence, multi-property acquisitions and title insurance considerations
• U.S. income, estate and gift tax issues, including potential means for lowering tax liabilities
• entity selection and investment vehicles
• possible benefits of debt over equity investment