28th Annual IBA Global Insolvency and Restructuring Conference - Restructuring vs Insolvency
21 May - 23 May 2023
Session information
Lights and shadows of the transfer of distressed business
Tuesday 23 May (1330 - 1500)
Description
Conference delegates will hear from an experienced panel of international insolvency experts about the benefits and challenges of distressed M&A transactions, developments across jurisdictions and predictions for where the market is headed, including:
• understanding and designing stalking-horse and competitive bidding processes;
• choosing the right structure – share deals versus asset deals;
• mechanisms to transfer assets, contracts and other property, while minimising trailing liabilities;
• pre-packs: advantages/disadvantages of sales inside versus outside of an insolvency proceeding; and
• diligence and opportunities to implement operational changes as part of the transaction
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
Tushara Weerasooriya | McMillan, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Secretary, Insolvency Section |
Speakers
Rosa M Gual | Cuatrecasas, Madrid, Spain |
Anna Hodgson | Addleshaw Goddard, London, England |
Chiyong Rim | Kim & Chang, Seoul, South Korea |