2026 International Latin America Symposium

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.

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.

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.

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."

This panel explores how shifting geopolitical dynamics and energy market shocks are shaping restructuring risk across Latin America. The panelists discuss the broader economic and political forces driving distress in the region and their implications for companies and investors. Attendees gain insight into how these trends may influence future restructuring activity.Learning ObjectivesOutline the key geopolitical and energy market factors currently driving restructuring risk for companies and sovereigns in Latin America.Discuss how currency instability, commodity price volatility, and shifting trade and investment policies affect credit quality and increase the likelihood of financial distress in the region.Develop strategies for anticipating and responding to geopol"

This panel explores the lifecycle of a deal in Latin America, from liability-management trends to IPOs and the exit strategies companies and investors ultimately pursue. The panelists offer their perspectives on how these stages intersect and evolve in today's political and market environment.Learning ObjectivesIdentify the common liability management techniques used in Latin American restructurings and the legal and practical considerations that shape their use.Examine the range of exit strategies available to companies and creditors in distressed situations, including out-of-court solutions, local insolvency mechanisms, and cross-border tools.Assess the risks and strategic trade-offs associated with liability management transactions and exit strategies, and apply this analysis to advise clients navigating financial distress in the region.

This panel examines asset-tracing and avoidance actions in Latin American insolvency proceedings, offering practical insights into recovering assets, challenging pre-insolvency transfers, and maximizing value for creditors.Learning ObjectivesIdentify the key U.S. and international sanctions frameworks affecting distressed investing and restructuring activity in Latin America and Venezuela, including relevant licensing and compliance considerations.Analyze how sovereign risk and political instability shape deal structuring, due diligence, and risk allocation in distressed transactions within the region.Evaluate strategies for pursuing distressed opportunities and mitigating sanctions-related and sovereign risk exposure when advising clients on LATAM and Venezuela-related transactions."

This panel explores asset tracing and avoidance actions in Latin American insolvency proceedings, highlighting strategies for recovering value, uncovering hidden assets, and maximizing creditor recoveries across jurisdictions.Learning ObjectivesIdentify the key methods and tools used to trace and locate assets in cross-border insolvency proceedings, with a focus on challenges specific to Latin American jurisdictions.Examine the legal standards and procedural requirements for pursuing avoidance actions (including fraudulent transfer and preference claims) in cross-border insolvency cases.Assess strategies for coordinating asset recovery efforts across multiple jurisdictions, including how to navigate differing legal frameworks and cooperation mechanisms to maximize creditor recoveries.

In this panel you will explore how companies can leverage cross-border insolvency frameworks and Chapter 15 recognition to preserve equity value and achieve successful restructurings.Learning ObjectivesIdentify the key non-U.S. insolvency and restructuring regimes commonly used alongside Chapter 15, and analyze how they can be structured to preserve equity value for stakeholders.Analyze the requirements and strategic considerations for recognition of foreign proceedings under Chapter 15, including how cross-border coordination affects the treatment of equity and control.Evaluate practical approaches to structuring cross-border restructurings that maximize the likelihood of preserving equity, while managing the risks and limitations inherent in ancillary Chapter 15 proceedings.