The following session took place during the 2025 International European Insolvency Symposium in October 2025. The global automotive industry is facing unprecedented disruption, from supply chain pressures and shifting consumer demand to the transition toward electrification and stricter regulatory frameworks. These forces are creating unique restructuring challenges and opportunities across both the U.S. and European markets. This panel will bring together experts to compare approaches on both sides of the Atlantic, examining how legal, financial and operational strategies differ and the lessons that can be drawn from recent high-profile cases. Attendees will gain insights into emerging risks, cross-border considerations, and the tools available to manage distress in one of the world’s most complex and rapidly evolving industries. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Philipp Kinzler
Deloitte Turnaround and Restructuring | Munich, Germany
Piotr Luc
RPM Partners | Krakow, Poland
John A. Simon
Foley & Lardner LLP | Detroit, Mich.
Xing Zhou
AlixPartners LLP | Dusseldorf, Germany