Arbitration for Cross-Border Insolvency

The following session took place during International Insolvency Forum in November 2020. The panel considers whether and to what extent arbitration agreements could be used to resolve problems arising in the course of cross-border insolvency proceedings. Hon. Paul Heath QC and Dr. Stephan Madaus discuss questions of arbitrability, use and enforcement of awards in such cases, particularly under the New York Convention. Prof. Troy McKenzie and Corrine Ball focus more specifically on the use of arbitration in chapter 15 proceedings. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Hon. Paul Heath QC, Moderator
Former Judge of the High Court of New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand
Corinne Ball
Jones Day; New York, USA
Prof. Stephan Madaus
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg; Halle, Germany
Prof. Troy A. McKenzie
New York University School of Law; New York, USA

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2020 International Insolvency Forum

One Year into COVID-19: What Are the Implications for Restructurings Around the Globe in 2021?

The following session took place during International Insolvency Forum in November 2020. This panel explores several measures that have been put into place across the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how those measures will affect businesses, insolvency proceedings and more. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Ronald J. Silverman, Moderator
Hogan Lovells; New York, USA
Nastascha Harduth
Werksmans; Johannesburg
Noel McCoy
Norton Rose Fulbright; Sydney, Australia
Catherine Bridge Zoller
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development; Brussels, Belgium

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2020 International Insolvency Forum

Brazil: Cross-Border Insolvency Update

The following session took place during International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program in November 2021. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

R. Adam Swick, Moderator
Reid Collins & Tsai LLP; Austin, Texas, USA
Gilberto Deon Correa, Jr.
Souto, Correa, Cesa, Lummertz & Amaral Advogados; Porto Alegre, Brazil
Thiago Braga Junqueira
Pinheiro Neto Advogados; São Paulo, Brazil
Sergio Savi
Barbosa Mussnich Aragao; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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2021 International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program

Around the World in 60 Minutes: Perspectives from the Bench and Bar on Recent Insolvency Law Reform

The following session took place during International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program in November 2021. In this session, jurists and expert practitioners from leading European, North American and Asian jurisdictions will address recent law reform initiatives in their jurisdictions, including the U.K., the Netherlands, the Cayman Islands and Singapore, as well as the European Union – and the impact of U.S. chapter 11 on these reforms. Practice and court procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic, and lessons learned, will also be addressed. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Hon. Elizabeth Stong
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D.N.Y.); Brooklyn, N.Y., USA
Riz Mokal
South Square; London, U.K.
Robert van Galen
NautaDutilh; Amsterdam, Netherlands

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2021 International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program

America Now! Views from the Bench

The following session took place during International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program in November 2021. Top U.S. bankruptcy judges from New York, Wilmington, the Eastern District of Virginia, Houston and elsewhere will debate forum-shopping and venue reform. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Joshua A. Sussberg, Moderator
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | New York, N.Y., USA
Hon. Shelley C. Chapman
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.) | New York, N.Y., USA
Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Va.) | Richmond, Va., USA
Hon. Marvin Isgur
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Tex.) | Houston, Texas, USA
Hon. David R. Jones
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Tex.) | Houston, Texas, USA
Hon. Christopher S. Sontchi
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.) | Wilmington, Del., USA

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2021 International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program

Asian Developments Panel

The following session took place during International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program in November 2021. This panel will cover updates on the Far East, including a discussion of the recent recognition protocol between Hong Kong and mainland China. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

William A. Brandt, Jr., Moderator
Development Specialists, Inc.; New York, N.Y., USA
Andrew Chan
Allen & Gledhill; Singapore
Ian De Witt
Tanner De Witt; Hong Kong, China
Look-Chan Ho
Des Voeux Chambers; Hong Kong, China

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2021 International Insolvency Symposium & Cross-Border Insolvency Program

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

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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.

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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

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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

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ABI/GULC "Views From the Bench" 2018