International Insolvency

Judicial Round & Round

The following session took place during International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program in November 2021. In this virtual variation on the in-person format, a nationwide group of distinguished judges will discuss current bankruptcy and practical skills issues in an innovative Zoom-style presentation. The judges will rotate to a new online “room,” allowing participants to maximize their time and gain valuable insights into best practices. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Hon. Gerardo A. Carlo-Altieri (ret.)
GACarlo & Assocts.; San Juan
Hon. Laurel Myerson Isicoff
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); Miami
Hon. Robert A. Mark
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); Miami

Conference
2021 Caribbean Insolvency Symposium

Recent Consumer Case Law Developments with Bill Rochelle

The following session took place during Caribbean Insolvency Symposium in February 2021. This past year has seen a remarkable number of wide splits and controversial opinions. This panel of experts, moderated by ABI Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle, will discuss and analyze current notable business and consumer bankruptcy cases. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

William J. Rochelle, III, Moderator
American Bankruptcy Institute; New York
Rudy J. Cerone
McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC; New Orleans
Hon. Robert Jacobvitz
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D.N.M.); Albuquerque
Alejandro Oliveras Rivera
Chapter 13 Standing Trustee; San Juan, P.R.

Conference
2021 Caribbean Insolvency Symposium

Cross-Border Rescue and Failure: Temas Candentes (Hot Topics)

The following session took place during Caribbean Insolvency Symposium in February 2021. This panel will discuss recent developments and decisions in international insolvency, including chapter 11 for non-U.S. companies, U.S. chapter 15 and offshore “soft touch” assistance. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Gregory S. Grossman
Sequor Law; Miami
Laura Hatfield
Bedell Cristin; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Hon. Laurel Myerson Isicoff
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Fla.); Miami
Christopher A. Jarvinen
Berger Singerman LLP; Miami

Conference
2021 Caribbean Insolvency Symposium

Shrinking Safe Harbors and Expanding UFTA Immunity?

The following session took place during ABI/GULC "Views From the Bench" in September 2018. This panel will discuss safe harbors after Merit Management, the reach of the UFTA after Crystallex, and the preemption of creditor claims after Tribune and Physiotherapy Holdings, and will take a look at where the law is heading. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Philip D. Anker, Moderator
WilmerHale; New York
Hon. Michelle M. Harner
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Md.); Baltimore
Hon. John K. Sherwood
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.); Newark
Hon. S. Martin Teel, Jr.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. D.C.); Washington
Michael B. Schaedle, Facilitator
Blank Rome LLP; Philadelphia

Conference
ABI/GULC "Views From the Bench" 2018

Venezuela: Obstacles and Opportunities

The following session took place during New York City Bankruptcy Conference in June 2018. Join in on this discussion of significant insolvency-related developments in Venezuela. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Timothy Graulich, Moderator
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Richard Cooper
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Daniel J. Ehrmann
King Street Capital Management, L.P.
Hon. Martin Glenn
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.)

Conference
New York City Bankruptcy Conference 2018

Cross-Border Bankruptcy Issues

The following session took place during New York City Bankruptcy Conference in June 2018. In this session, the panel will delve into recent chapter 15 decisions and the use of cross-border protocols in complex multijurisdictional cases ( e.g., SDNY General Order M-511, Delaware LBR 9029-2). Learn about preparing a cross-border case and cash-management issues across cross-border estates, difficulties that arise when dealing with foreign boards, subsidiaries in foreign jurisdictions and limited resources to manage the complications, and the winding down and liquidation of cross-border estates. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Kathryn A. Coleman, Moderator
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
William A. Brandt, Jr.
Development Specialists, Inc.
David R. Hilty
Houlihan Lokey
Evan C. Hollander
Orrick
Daniel A. Lowenthal
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Jeffrey S. Sabin
Venable LLP
Lisa M. Schweitzer
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP
Hon. Elizabeth S. Stong
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D.N.Y.)

Conference
New York City Bankruptcy Conference 2018

Why Foreign Companies Are Filing Under U.S. Chapter 11

The following session took place during Annual Spring Meeting in April 2018. This panel will explore the reasons why the U.S. is so frequently selected by foreign debtors and will focus on jurisdictional issues, the extent of the automatic stay and the ability to bind non-U.S. creditors. The panelists will examine such recent cases as Abengoa, CHC Group and foreign shipping companies. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Craig Martin, Moderator
DLA Piper; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Kevin J. Carey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Jennifer C. DeMarco
Clifford Chance; New York
Michael J. Epstein
Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP; Boston

Conference
Annual Spring Meeting 2018

Cross-Border Avoidance Transactions

The following session took place during Cross-Border Insolvency Program in November 2017. In an environment where business takes place largely without regard to borders, avoidance proceedings can catch suppliers off-guard. This panel will discuss the similarities and differences among local avoidance regimes and the challenges facing suppliers dealing across borders. The panel will also address the issues encountered in attempting to enforce cross-border avoidance judgments. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Joshua M. Fried, Moderator
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Los Angeles
Timothy Graulich
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York
Frank Spizzirri
AUDAXlaw; Toronto
Dr. Annerose Tashiro
Schultze & Braun GmbH; Germany
Allen D. Wilen
EisnerAmper LLP; Iselin, N.J.

Conference
Cross-Border Insolvency Program 2017

Finance in the Brave New World – A Post Trump/Evaluation of Trends, Options and Opportunities for Distressed Financings

The following session took place during the 13th International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2017. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Jamie O'Connell, Moderator
JT Partners, New York
Patrick Armstrong
Goldman Sachs, New York
Van Durrer
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Los Angeles
Eric Hoffman
Centerbridge, New York
Matt Ross
KKR, New York
Nicholas Tally
Wilmington Trust, Minneapolis, MN

Conference
13th International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium 2017

“America Now” Panel

The following session took place during 13th International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2017. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Jay Goffman, Moderator
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York
William Brandt
Development Specialists, Inc., New York
Hon. Robert D. Drain
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.)
Al Togut
Togut, Segal & Segal LLP; New York

Conference
13th International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium 2017