Restructurings & Distressed Markets: What’s New?

Evaluate recent activities and trends including developments in cross-border bankruptcy filings in a growing economy and laxed credit markets.
Sheon Karol, Managing Director, The DAK Group, Ltd.
Gerald C. Bender, Partner, Dentons, LLP
Rick Wright, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Peter Goodman, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP

Distressed Investing: Competition and Where Are the Deals?

Investigate factors driving investment decisions including “loan to own” strategies in increasingly competitive environment.
Carter Pennington, Managing Director, Cardinal Strategy Group
Ross Gatlin, CEO & Managing Partner, Prophet Equity
Deborah Friedland, Managing Director, EisnerAmper LLP Heather Smith, Managing Director, Ancoris Capital Partners LLC

Creditors: How to Resolve Knotty Issues?

Explore secured vs. unsecured creditor issues including post-petition financing terms.
Sharon F. Manewitz, Principal and Executive Director Manewitz Weiker Associates
Christopher Ward, Chair, Bankruptcy Group, Managing Shareholder – Delaware, Polsinelli, LLP
Leah M. Eisenberg, Partner, Foley & Lardner, LLP

Retail: Rehab or Sale

Discussion on successful restructuring strategies and how to value assets for sale pursuant to Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization.
Shane G. Ramsey, Partner, Vice Chair Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Stephen D. Zide, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Jeff Branman, Vice President, Mergers & Acquisition, Authentic Brands Group
James Doak, Managing Director & Co-Head, Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC

Forum Adjourns. Afternoon break prior to Awards Gala Celebrations.