Monday, October 19, 2015
8:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
8:00 a.m.
Welcome Breakfast
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Introductions
9:15-9:45 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
Xiqing Gao
Professor of Tsinghua University Law School; former Vice Chairman and President of China Investment Corporation
Professor Li Shuguang
Dean of Graduate School of China University of Political Science and Law Director of Bankruptcy Law & Restructuring Research Center, China University of Political Science and Law
9:45-10:00 a.m.
Networking Coffee Break
10:00-10:55 a.m.
Overview of PRC Restructuring Law
The fundamentals of PRC restructuring law and practice will be addressed. The discussion will highlight significant elements of PRC restructuring law and provide insight into the roles of the various parties in interest in PRC restructurings.
Xiaowei Ye, Moderator
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius; Beijing
Charles Booth
Professor, William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai’i at Manoa & Special Counsel, Sheppard Mullin; Hawaii, USA
Professor Li Shuguang
Dean of Graduate School of China University of Political Science and Law Director of Bankruptcy Law & Restructuring Research Center, China University of Political Science and Law
Hon. Zhang Yongjian
Second Civil Division, the People’s Supreme Court of China; Beijing
11:00-12:00 p.m.
Cross-Border Restructurings Involving China
As commercial transactions with China expand exponentially, so will restructurings having cross-border implications. Significant recent multi-national restructurings will be addressed, as will the important issues raised by those restructurings.
Patrick Cowley, Moderator
KPMG; Hong Kong
Jeffrey D. Prol
Lowenstein Sandler LLP; New York, USA
Eliot Simpson
Appleby; Hong Kong
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Sponsored by Lowenstein Sandler LLP
1:45-2:55 p.m.
Important Current Issues in PRC Restructurings
Key current topics in PRC restructurings will be explored. What are the trends and what are the hot issues? This discussion is a must-see for those encountering PRC restructurings.
Liang Xu, Moderator
Hogan Lovells; Beijing
Jiang Liu
China Cinda Asset Management Co., Ltd; Beijing
Alex R. Rovira
Sidley Austin LLP; Hong Kong
Su Xiaoyong
Senior Manager, China Huarong Asset Management Corporation Legal Department
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Restructuring Issues in Key Industries: Property, Solar, Coal and Steel
Certain industries in China have begun to experience more restructurings. What issues are important in those restructurings and how are those restructurings being accomplished?
Shaun Langhorne, Moderator
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee; Singapore
Han Chuanhua
Beijing Zhongzi Law Firm; Beijing
Marcus Paciocco
FTI Consulting; Shanghai
D. Farrington Yates
Dentons; New York, USA
4:00-4:15 p.m.
Networking Refreshment Break
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Financing Chinese Companies - PRC, Hong Kong and Elsewhere: Current Issues and Trends
Financing is the life-blood of companies and is especially critical in restructurings. How is financing accomplished in these situations? What is possible and practical in the context of debt and equity financing of Chinese companies?
Andrew Koo, Moderator
Ernst & Young; Shanghai
Lisa M. Poulin
Deloitte CRG; Virginia, USA
Alec P. Tracy
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Hong Kong
5:30-7:00 p.m.
IWIRC Cocktail Reception
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Banquet Dinner
Sponsored by FTI Consulting
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
8:15-9:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Morning Announcements and Remarks
9:15-10:15 a.m.
PRC Restructuring: Case Studies
Significant PRC Restructurings will be examined. What worked and what did not? Lessons learned will be explored.
Ian Mann, Moderator
Harneys; Hong Kong
Richard S. Klein
Jefferies LLC; New York, USA
Xu Meizheng
Integrity Financial Consulting
Tiffany Wong
KPMG; Hong Kong
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Coffee Break
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Outbound Activity: Chinese Participation in Western Restructurings and Insolvencies
Increasingly, China-based entities are undertaking commercial, transactional and financing activities outside of China, including in the restructuring context. What issues are important in these matters? Which industries and areas will see more activity? How are these transactions being done? This panel will address these issues.
Malhar S. Pagay
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Los Angeles, USA
Howard Zhang
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; Beijing
Roy G. Zou
Hogan Lovells International; Beijing, China
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Luncheon with Panel: The Future
Sponsored by KPMG
What does the future hold for Chinese restructurings? What will the next 24 months see? What are the trends and direction for the longer term? The future of Chinese restructurings, both domestic and cross-border, will be explored.
Andrew McGinty, Moderator
Hogan Lovells; Shanghai
Brent C. Carlson
AlixPartners LLP; California, USA
Weimin Chen
Houlihan Lokey; Beijing/Hong Kong
Program Chair
Ronald J. Silverman
Hogan Lovells US LLP; New York
Conference Information
Location:
The event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Beijing located at 83A Jian Guo Road, China Central Place, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100025, China. For a map and directions, please visit the hotel website: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Beijing/Information/Directions/Default.htm
Hotel Accommodations:
Embark on a world adventure in the heart of the thriving commercial Chaoyang District at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing. It is a five-star international hotel and is one of the premier City Centre hotels. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of CNY 1,600/single and CNY 1,700 Double per (approx. $260/$275 USD) per night. Make your reservations by October 9, 2015, to secure this special rate. Reservations may only be made once you have registered with ABI. Upon payment of the conference registration fees, you will receive hotel reservation information with your conference confirmation. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the October 9 cut-off or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled.
Airport Information
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the main international airport serving Beijing.
Important Travel Information
Please review the following important travel information prior to your departure here: ABI Beijing Travel Information. This includes the following:
- What to Pack
- Tipping
- Currency/Banking Information
- Security/Cybersecurity
- Air Quality
- Chinese Etiquette
Continuing Education Credit
8.25 hours of general CLE credit are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 10 hours of general CLE credit are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 8.25 hours. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 10 hours of credit, which can be applied toward professional practice. 10 hours of CPE credit are also available.
*ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees have some knowledge of insolvency matters (pursuant to the “Statement on Standards for CPE Programs” established by AICPA and NASBA). ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, or www.nasba.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800.
Travel Services
For assistance with Airport Transfers and Excursions (site seeing, shopping, etc.), please contact MJ Wang with WCT Events at [email protected]. http://www.wctevents.com/
Passport and Visa Requirements
You will need a valid passport and visa for visiting China. You may apply for a Category F (Business) Visa at the Chinese Embassy, or at the nearest consulate general. It may take a few days or weeks to get your visa. For detailed information, please contact your local Embassy or Consulate. Your passport must not expire within 6 months and must have at least 2 blank visa pages. If you do not have the proper blank visa pages in your passport, you must first amend your passport to have pages added. If your passport will expires within 6 months, you should apply for a renewal immediately, as Chinese government regulations stipulate that visas may only be granted to applicants whose passports are valid for at least six months after their planned departure from China.
For your Visa application, our event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Beijing hotel. The address is 83A Jian Guo Road, China Central Place, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100025, China.
Visa Expediters
If you don't have time to apply for a Visa in person, there are expediters who can speed up the process of your application. Rates vary but are typically around $100. http://chinavisas.abriggs.com/visas/c/china_visa.php
Business Invitation
If your firm has an office in China, please obtain a letter of business invitation internally. If your firm does not have a China office, please send an e-mail to Elizabeth Carden at [email protected]. You will need to provide the scanned copy of the first page of the passport as well as the following information in the email in order to receive the invitation letter:
- Full name
- Nationality
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Passport ID Number
- Date of Issue for Passport
- Date of Expiration for Passport
- Purpose of the Visit
- Date of Arrival and Departure
- Who will bear the cost of the Applicant's Accommodations in China
- Places to Visit outside of Beijing
- Relationship of Applicant to Inviter
Financial Hardship Statement
ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. All applications for financial assistance must be submitted by June 1, 2015. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, ABI may allow the individual to work at the registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set-up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. Financial assistance is available for this program. For more information or to request an application, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by September 28, 2015. No refunds will be granted after September 28, but substitutions will be allowed. After September 28, upon written request, a coupon for 20% off the registration fee (not including optional events) will be issued, which can be used (by the canceling registrant only) for any ABI educational program up to one year after this conference, or for this same conference next year. Please let us know if you need anything else.
2015 Symposium Rates
Registration Rates | Early (postmarked by September 18) |
Regular |
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ABI Member | $895 | $945 | ||
New ABI Member* | $990 | $1,040 |
*Includes a one-year ABI International membership for first-time members outside of North America only- a $95 value.
Optional Events | Attendee | Guest | ||
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Banquet Dinner | FREE | $150.00 |