Shall We Dance?

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. This panel will explore various perspectives on the so-called “Texas Two-Step” bankruptcy technique, including whether it’s something that could (or should) be exported from the U.S. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Paul Zumbro, Moderator
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; New York, N.Y., USA
Hon. Robert D. Drain
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); White Plains, N.Y., USA
Ferdinand Hengst
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.; Amsterdam, Netherlands
Natasha MacParland
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP; Toronto, Canada

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

To the Rescue: The Role of New Capital in International Restructurings

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. This panel will discuss the developments in the rescue financing market and their impact on international restructurings. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Marc Hecht, Moderator
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; London, UK
Raj Apte
Teneo; London, UK
Richard Fisher, KC
South Square; London, UK
Nicholas J. Shaw
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; London, UK

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

America Now!

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. A panel of seasoned professionals will discuss recent developments and trends in U.S. bankruptcy and restructuring. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Jay M. Goffman, Moderator
Teneo; New York, N.Y., USA
Mark D. Bloom
Baker McKenzie; Miami, Fla., USA
Hon. Martin Glenn
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York, N.Y., USA
Lynn P. Harrison III
Dentons; New York, N.Y., USA
Peter K. Newman
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; London, UK

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

Keynote Address: Leaving the Fold

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. Former Delaware Chief Judge Christopher Sontchi talks with ABI President and former colleague Kevin Carey about his new position in Singapore. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Hon. Kevin J. Carey (ret.)
Hogan Lovells US LLP; Philadelphia, Pa., USA
Hon. Christopher S. Sontchi
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del., USA

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

Road to Adoption: U.K.’s Consultation on the Implementation of two UNCITRAL Model Laws

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. This panel will discuss the Model Law on Recognition and Enforcement of Insolvency-Related Judgments and the Model Law on Enterprise Group Insolvency. The U.K. has begun an open consultation period on whether to adopt these two model laws as a complement to the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency. The planelists will explore the questions presented by the U.K. Insolvency Service, the reasons for enactment, and issues related thereto. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Harold Foo, Moderator
Singapore Ministry of Law; Singapore
Hon. Allan L. Gropper
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York, USA
Mark Phillips, KC
South Square; London, UK
Irit Ronen-Mevorach
University of Nottingham Commercial Law Centre; Nottingham, UK

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

2022 into 2023: Is Restructuring Returning (Finally)? What Will Interest Rates, Inflation, Political Conflicts and Asset Class Volatility Mean for Restructuring Business Around the Globe?

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Ronald J. Silverman, Moderator
Hogan Lovells US LLP; New York, USA
Ivelina Green
Pearlstone Alternative; London, UK
Ian Mann
Harneys; Hong Kong
Tina Vitale
UMB Bank Corporate Trust; Natick, Mass., USA
Andrew J. Wilkinson
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; London, UK

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

The Impact of ESG Compliance During Restructuring and Insolvency: Investor’s vs. Company’s View

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Annerose Tashiro, Moderator
Schultze & Braun; Achern, Germany
Olivia Allison
K2 Integrity; London, UK
Raminta Dereskeviciute
McDermott Will & Emery; London, UK
Ruth Knox
Kirkland & Ellis LLP; London, UK
Christina Ward
AlixPartners LLP; London, UK

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

Tales from the Crypt-O

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. This panel will discuss the legal issues affecting customers and other creditors in cryptocurrency insolvencies. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Hon. Martin Glenn, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York, N.Y., USA
Vincent E. Lazar
Jenner & Block LLP; Chicago, USA
Prof. Stephen J. Lubben
Seton Hall University School of Law; Newark, N.J., USA
Hon Mr. Justice Nick Segal
Judge of the Grand Court [Financial Services Division]; Cayman Islands

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

The Dance with the European Directive

The following session took place during International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium in October 2022. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Rashmi Dubé
Gunnercooke LLP; London, UK
Dr. Dorothee Prosteder
Noerr; Munich, Germany
Francisco Marzá Tornel
CUATRECASAS; London, UK
Pierre-Gilles Wogue
ADVANT Altana; Paris, France

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2022 International Insolvency & Restructuring Symposium

International Asset-Protection Trusts: Fish or Fowl?

The following session took place during Consumer Practice Extravaganza in November 2022. The panel will discuss the difficulties of enforcing U.S. judgments against foreign assets, the basics of international asset-protection, and U.S. taxpayer traps for the unwary. All sessions from this conference can be accessed at https://cle.abi.org/.

Speakers:

Dennis N. Brager
Brager Tax Law Group; Los Angeles
J. Scott Bovitz
Bovitz & Spitzer; Los Angeles
Robert C. Furr
Furr & Cohen, P.A.; Boca Raton, Fla.
Steven S. Newburgh
Lubell Rosen, LLC; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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2022 Consumer Practice Extravaganza