Entertainment Venues and Gaming

Industry experts will break down the forces reshaping hospitality—from operational and market pressures to legal and restructuring considerations. The discussion includes a focused look at hospitality challenges in Mexico and concludes with forward‑looking financial and investment insights to help stakeholders navigate the current market.Learning Objectives:Attendees will learn to:Analyze operational, market and legal pressures currently affecting hospitality sector restructurings in domestic and international markets.Identify cross-border legal and regulatory considerations specific to hospitality distress in Mexico and other international jurisdictions.Evaluate financial restructuring strategies and investment opportunities emerging from current hospitality market conditions.

This panel will provide an update on today’s retail restructuring landscape by discussing hot topics in retail bankruptcy cases, administrative solvency challenges, the “billing vs. accrual” approach in leases (Avianca Holdings), nondebtor releases and injunctions in sale orders, and chapter 15 and sales of U.S. assets “free and clear” (Goli). How far have we come over the years? What out-of-court solutions might work best?

The restaurant and franchise sectors present unique challenges in chapter 11 restructurings, from complex lease negotiations to brand preservation and franchise agreement compliance. Whether representing debtors, creditors or franchisors, attendees will gain practical insights into navigating the distinctive legal and business hurdles faced by restaurants and franchises in chapter 11.