Strategic Decision-Making in Cross-Border Proceedings

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium in May 2025. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Alejandro Sainz O., Moderator
Sainz Abogados, S.C. | Mexico City
James H.M. Sprayregen
Hilco Global | Chicago
Jorge Villen
Houlihan Lokey | Los Angeles
Robert Wagstaff
Riveron Consulting, LLC | Miami

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2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium

Sector-Specific Challenges

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium in May 2025. This session will focus on challenges and solutions in specific industries heavily impacted by insolvency in Latin America, such as real estate, construction and telecommunications. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Diana Ayala Lopez, Co-Moderator
Alvarez & Marsal | Bogota, Colombia
Eli Silverman, Co-Moderator
Ducera Partners LLC | Los Angeles
Sylvia Gasser Melo
National Development Finance Company | Bogota, Colombia
Martin Vaca Narvaja
WOM Chile | Santiago, Chile

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2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium

Luncheon and a Conversation with Luis Guillermo Vélez

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium in May 2025. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

James H.M. Sprayregen, Moderator
Hilco Global | Chicago, USA
Luis Guillermo Vélez
Former Superintendent of Companies | Bogota, Colombia

Conference
2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium

Structured and Innovative Financing

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium in May 2025. This panel explores how structured financing, bankruptcy-remote structures and DIP mechanisms adapt to Latin American markets. The panelists discuss challenges in creating lender confidence and ensuring enforceable collateral. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Samuel Suchowiecky, Moderator
Hilco Global Mexico | Mexico City
Cristina Gomez-Clark
Alvarez & Marsal | Bogota, Colombia
Adriana Padilla Rivas
Ritch Mueller | Mexico City
Ernesto Solís
FixPartnersAdvisors | Santiago, Chile

Conference
2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium

Hot Topics in Cross-Border Insolvency

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium in May 2025. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Carmen Contreras-Martinez
Saul Ewing LLP | Miami
Diana Lucia Talero
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana | Bogota, Colombia
Carina S. Wallance
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP | New York
April A. Wimberg
Dentons | Louisville, Ky.

Conference
2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium

Comparative Analysis of Insolvency Regimes

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium in May 2025. This panel will examine the key differences among chapter 11 in the U.S., U.K. schemes of arrangement, the Spanish Restructuring Plan and Latin American insolvency regimes. The panelists will highlight how these frameworks address cross-border challenges, creditor protections and restructuring strategies. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Kathryn A. Coleman
Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP | New York
David A. Herman
Dechert LLP | New York
Susana Hidvegi Arango
Riveron Consulting, LLC | Bogota, Colombia
Miguel Lamo de Espinosa
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo | Madrid

Conference
2025 ABI International Latin America Symposium

ABI-Live: Asset-Recovery Issues and Strategies: Latin America

The following session took place during ABI-Live Webinar in June 2025. The first in a series of webinars focusing on insolvency topics across geographies, this session delves into issues and strategies affecting asset recovery. Hear from professionals active in countries across Latin America who will explain what legal, financial and logistical challenges they face in recovering assets, both domestically and across borders, and the tips and tools they use to overcome obstacles. Other webinars can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Greg Ahlgren
Diaz Reus, LLP | Houston
Susana Hidvegi Arango
Hidvegi & Betancourt | Bogotá, Colombia
Ramon "Ray" de Legorburu
HKA Global, LLC | Miami
Luiz Antonio Donelli
Donelli, Nicolai e Zenid Advogados | São Paulo, Brazil

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2025 abiLIVE Webinar

Choosing Your Battleground: Assessing the Appropriate Forum

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Caribbean Insolvency Symposium in January 2025. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Martin Trott, Moderator
R&H Restructuring | Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Christopher J. Redmond
Redmond Law Firm LLC | Overland Park, Kan.
Spencer Vickers
Conyers Dill & Pearman | George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Jessica Williams
Harneys | George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Conference
2025 ABI International Caribbean Insolvency Symposium

Finding the Cure: Assessing the Ills Affecting the Health Care Industry

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Caribbean Insolvency Symposium in January 2025. This panel will address the legal, operational and financial challenges facing the health care industry and how those factors impact health care restructurings and bankruptcies. The panelists will discuss differing approaches to restructuring health care businesses, and issues that are unique to health care bankruptcies. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Alissa M. Nann, Moderator
Foley & Lardner LLP | New York
Jennifer M. Meyerowitz
SAK Healthcare | Atlanta
Andrew C. Helman
Dentons | Portland, Maine
Paul Valentine
KCP Advisory Group | Boston

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2025 ABI International Caribbean Insolvency Symposium

Innovation vs. Insolvency: Current Issues in Fintech and Cryptocurrency Cases

The following session took place during the 2025 ABI International Caribbean Insolvency Symposium in January 2025. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Materials are available here.

Speakers:

Gregory V. Demo, Moderator
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones | New York
James Drury
Interpath Ltd. | Road Town, Tortola, BVI
Stacy A. Lutkus
McDermott Will & Emery | New York
Nia Statham
Baker & Partners LLP | Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Conference
2025 ABI International Caribbean Insolvency Symposium