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From: Bob Crowe To: "[email protected]" [email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Proposal from Nelson Mullins Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:38:42 +0000 Attachments: image001.gif FYI Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Vinoda Basnayake Date: December 14, 2015 at 6:15:00 PM EST To: Cheikh Tidiane S Cc: Bob Crowe Subject: RE: Proposal from Nelson Mullins Mr. Tidiane, Thank you very much for getting in touch with Mr. Diagne. As I mentioned before we were initially waiting for him in order to start our representation. After hearing from you last week I am glad to hear we have the authority to start the representation. Since we have been unable to reach Mr. Diagne I wanted to ask you about the outstanding payment. We wanted a fee of $50,000 per month for 3 months of work paid quarterly in advance which would be $150,000. Mr. Diagne agreed to this but asked that $50,000 be deferred until November 30th. I have tried to reach Mr. Diagne a few times to see about this payment but have been unsuccessful. Can you please check with him and let me know when we can expect the payment. Bob Crowe, the Chair of Government Relations at Nelson Mullins, who I have copied, has already been in contact with the State Department on this matter and had a very detailed discussion with a high ranking official working closely on this. We are engaging Congress and had an initial briefing with Senator Ed Markey, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Africa. As I mentioned earlier, our agreement was to be paid $150,000 on or before November 30th to start the engagement. We have started the engagement out of good faith but the $50,000 under our agreement remains outstanding. I spoke to Bob as a continued sign of our good faith and interest in working on this matter, we will continue the agreement, and our work, and move the 90 day window forward by 30 days so the $150,000 will cover December- February so long as the remaining balance of $50,000 is paid to us this month. Do you think you will be able to speak to Mr. Diagne and have this arranged? Thank you very much, Vinoda EFTA00838871  Nelson Mullins Vinoda Basnayake Of Counsel and Chair of DC Government Relations Nelson Mullins Riley Et Scarborough LLP 101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washm ton DC 20001 Tel: Fax www.nelsonmullins.com (View Bio) From: Cheikh Tidiane Sy [mailto: Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 10:48 AM To: Vinoda Basnayake Subject: Re: Proposal from Nelson Mullins Dear Vinoda Following my last message I spoke this morning with Mr Diagne. He asked me to convey to you all his trust and said that you must go ahead. At this stage all is in your hands and as I already told you we believe in your capacity to get to some good results in this matter. Best and personal regards Envoye de mon iPhone Le 24 nov. 2015 a 17:29, Vinoda Basnayake > a 4crit : Mr. Tidiane, I haven't heard back from Mr. Diagne and we are very excited about getting started on this matter. Please let me know what you think I should do in order to get in touch with him. Thank you, Vinoda <image001.gif> Vinoda Basnayake Of Counsel and Chair of DC Government Relations Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP 101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Fas 1 l: x: www.nelsonmullins.com (View Bio) From: Cheikh Tidiane Sy [mailto: Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 6:13 AM To: Vinoda Basnayake Subject: Re: Proposal from Nelson Mullins I thank you for your quick response. Karim has confirmed to me this development as the right direction. I will continue to be a focal point and liaise with you on issues you might need any assistance. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards Envoyo de mon iPhone EFTA00838872 Le 8 oct. 2015 a 21:20, Vinoda Basnayake < a ocrit : Mr. Tidiane, I am delighted to hear that we will be moving forward. We were contacted my one of Mr. Wade's business associates in the U.S. who happens to be old friends with Bob Crowe, a senior partner and chair of the Government Relations practice at the firm. They spoke this morning and Bob sent the contract and wire details to Mr. Wade's associate in New York. He said he would handle the payment details and contract. I trust that this is the correct course of action? I am very excited to work with you and look forward to getting started on this representation. My best, Vinoda <image001.gif> Vinoda Basnayake Of Counsel and Chair of DC Government Relations Nelson Mullins Riley Et Scarborough LLP 101 Constitution Avenue. NW. Suite 900 Wa 1 Tel: Fax www.nelsonmullins.com (View Bio) From: Cheikh Tidiane Sy [mailto Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 12:12 PM To: Vinoda Basnayake Subject: Re: Proposal from Nelson Mullins Dear Vinoda I am back to Dakar and happy to confirm our decision to go ahead with our cooperation with your firm. To start with we will appreciate receiving from you a written contract for the proposed 3 months period you mentioned. Along with the document please send an invoice for a one month provision ($35,000) with the necessary information related to your bank account. I am waiting for your quick response. Thank you again for your interest in this case. Best regards Envoye de mon iPhone Le 28 sept. 2015 a 21:56, Vinoda Basnayake a 4crit : Thank you very much for your quick response. I am very much looking forward to working with you on this matter and moving forward in the future. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2015, at 5:55 PM, Cheikh Tidiane Sy > wrote: Dear Mr Basnayake Many thanks for sending me your reaction to our Friday meeting. I appreciate very much your assessment and I am very confident your firm can assist us in getting the appropriate support for Karim Wade's case. EFTA00838873 Because of the time difference I would get back to you tomorrow with a firm decision . I am looking forward to our collaboration. Best regards Envoye de mon iPhone Confidentiality Notice This message is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. 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