Thursday, October 6
6:00-7:30 pm
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Flying Dutchman Bar (located in the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel)
Friday, October 7
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Gavin/Solmonese LLC
9:00-9:30 a.m.
Introductions
Ian G. Williams
RSM Restructuring; London, England
Jeffrey N. Pomerantz, ABI President
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Los Angeles, USA
Ronald J. Silverman, ABI VP International
Hogan Lovells US LLP; New York
9:30-10:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
Sijmen De Ranitz
Resor; Amsterdam, Netherlands
10:15-11:15 a.m.
America Now!
A panel of eminent U.S. professionals will discuss current trends in U.S. insolvencies and restructurings, explore current legislation, comment on developments in the financial sector for distressed lending and highlight any emerging trends.
Andrew G. Dietderich, Moderator
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP; New York, USA
Bruce S. Bennett
Jones Day; Los Angeles
Ronen Bojmel
Guggenheim Securities, LLC; New York
Christopher R. Donoho, III
Hogan Lovells US LLP; New York
Edward Stenger
AlixPartners LLP; New York
11:15-11:45 a.m.
Coffee Break
Sponsored by Proskauer
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Judicial Roundtable
George Bompas QC, Moderator
4 Stone Buildings; London, England
Hon. Martin Glenn
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York, USA
Mr. Justice Robert Hildyard
High Court, Chancery Division; London, England
Judge Pierre Jean Neijt
Utrecht District Court; Netherlands
Hon. Ivan Verougstraete
Honorary President of the Supreme Court of Belgium; Brussels
1:05-2:20 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Eurozone Update
Lucas P. Kortmann, Moderator
Resor; Netherlands
Herve Diogo Amengual
Latham & Watkins; Paris, France
Brendan Colgan
Matheson; Dublin, Ireland
Annerose Tashiro
Schultze & Braun GmbH; Achern, Germany
3:30-4:00 p.m.
Afternoon Tea
4:00-5:00 p.m.
The Liability of Advisors and Office-Holders in Insolvency and Restructuring Cases
Dr. Christof W. Schiller, Moderator
anchor Rechtsanwälte; Mannheim, Germany
Michael Broeders
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP; Amsterdam, Netherlands
Yves Brulard
DBB Law; Brussels, Belgium
Robert M. Fishman
Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin LLC; Chicago, USA
Nick Moser
Taylor Wessing LLP; London, England
5:00-5:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Ian G. Williams
RSM Restructuring; London, England
5:15-6:30 p.m.
Cocktails & Canapés
Programme Chair
Ian G. Williams
RSM Restructuring; London, England
Conference Information
Hotel
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam will put you in the heart of this historical city. From a 15th-century convent to royal lodgings to Dutch Admiralty headquarters to the city hall of Amsterdam, this hotel boasts a rich history. Today, after a careful renovation by French designer Sybille de Margerie, it is a place of hospitality, art and culture. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of €365 for a Classic room and €395 for a Superior room. In order to be eligible for the group rate, reservations may be made only once you have registered with ABI. Upon payment of the conference registration fees, you will receive hotel reservation information with your conference confirmation. Make your reservations by September 1, 2016, to reserve the special rate. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee any rooms after the specially rated ABI block is filled.
To book at classic room, please use this form: classic room form
To book a superior room, please use this form: superior room form
Continuing Education Credit
Approval for approximately 5 hours of CLE credit is pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 6 hours of 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 5 hours. NY MCLE: This traditional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 6 credit hours. 6 hours of CPE credit are also available.
*ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees will have at least some detailed knowledge in 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 complaint and refund, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800.
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 September 1, 2016. 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 16, 2016. No refunds will be granted after September 16, but substitutions will be allowed. After September 16, 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.
Rates
Registration Rates | Early (postmarked by 9/2/16) |
Regular (after 9/2/16) |
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ABI Member
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$595
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$695
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New ABI Member*
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$690
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$790
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*Includes a one-year ABI International membership.