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Trade, USMCA and Restructuring Risk in the Americas
This panel examines the status of the USMCA review process, its effect on trade and investment, and the implications for dispute resolutions under the USMCA and bankruptcy and restructuring risk across the Americas. The discussion explores the evolving U.S.-Mexico relationship from economic, political and restructuring perspectives, including trade policy, tariffs, regulatory uncertainty, supply-chain shifts and broader geopolitical considerations. The panelists discuss potential outcomes of the USMCA review and what they could mean for companies and investors operating across North America, including the potential impact on investment decisions, business strategy and restructuring risk.Learning ObjectivesSummarize the key trade policy and USMCA-related developments currently affecting restructuring risk for companies operating in the Americas.Assess how tariffs, supply chain shifts, and regulatory uncertainty under USMCA impact credit quality and increase the likelihood of financial distress in trade-sensitive sectors.Formulate strategies for assessing and managing restructuring risk arising from trade and USMCA-related disruptions when advising clients with cross-border operations in the Americas.
Keynote by Leo Zuckermann
A two-time National Journalism Award winner, host of "Es la Hora de Opinar" on FOROtv, and a columnist for Excélsior, Zuckermann combines academic rigor from Oxford, Columbia and El Colegio de México with decades of frontline journalism and privileged access to the region's decision-makers. He brings a rare insider's view of the forces shaping Latin America's economic and political future — exactly the lens restructuring professionals need right now.Learning ObjectivesIdentify the key political, legal, and economic developments shaping Mexico's current governance, rule of law, and regulatory environment.Analyze how shifts in Mexico's domestic politics and its relationship with the United States may affect business, investment, and restructuring activity in the region.Evaluate the practical implications of Mexico's political and economic trajectory for advising clients with operations, investments, or exposure in Mexico and Latin America.
Most Recent Experiences of Cross Border Cases in Mexico and LATAM
This panel brings together practitioners to share firsthand insights from recent cross-border disputes and transactions across Mexico and Latin America, highlighting emerging trends, jurisdictional challenges and practical strategies. Attendees gain a current, on-the-ground perspective on how evolving regulatory and enforcement landscapes are shaping cross-border practice in the region.Learning ObjectivesIdentify recent trends and notable outcomes in cross-border insolvency cases involving Mexico and other Latin American jurisdictions.Analyze the practical challenges of coordinating local proceedings with U.S. or other foreign courts, including issues of recognition, cooperation, and enforcement.Apply lessons learned from recent case experiences to anticipate and address cross-border complications when advising clients with interests in Mexico and LATAM.
Overview of the Dynamics of Mexican Restructuring Proceedings
This session provides an overview of the key dynamics, challenges and opportunities shaping restructuring proceedings in Mexico, with practical insights for navigating the process effectively.Learning ObjectivesIdentify the key stages and stakeholders involved in a Mexican concurso mercantil proceeding, and describe how the process differs from restructuring proceedings in other jurisdictions.Analyze how Mexican insolvency law and practice shape creditor recoveries, negotiation dynamics, and stakeholder outcomes in a concurso mercantil.Evaluate the practical considerations for coordinating Mexican restructuring proceedings with cross-border tools, including Chapter 15, when advising clients with interests in Mexican debtors or assets."
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