The U. S. Department of Justice has a conviction rate of approximately 95% at federal court so former UBS private wealth head Raoul Weil overcame substantial odds when, last November, he was acquitted by a jury at federal court in Florida of conspiring to help U. S. taxpayers evade taxes.

This session will look at his defense strategy, key issues that affected the outcome, and the implications for other foreign bankers and advisers who find themselves in a similar predicament.