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Session 1: Understanding Executory Contract Rejection: Damages, Valuation and Strategy When a debtor files for bankruptcy, it has the option to reject executory contracts, or agreements under which both parties have yet to completely fulfill their obligations. In this panel discussion, experts will explore the process of evaluating the rejection of executory contracts, particularly in cases where the debtor is considering rejecting one or more supplier contracts (vs. leases or other financial obligations of the debtor) and where the case is likely to result in a sale. We will cover: the reasons why a debtor might reject a contract, and the evaluation process for making this decision; the process of accessing the rejection damages to enable bid comparisons and informed planning and decision-making; and how the courts rule on comparing bids that differ on rejections and damages, including the legal standards used to determine the appropriate compensation for the other party. Whether you represent creditors or debtors, or are interested in learning more about contract rejection, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights into the complex world of bankruptcy law and real-world case studies. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the decision-making process and potential damages involved in rejecting executory contracts.

ABI, the Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA) and our distinguished advisory board wecome you to VALCON 2023 at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, located in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Taking place this year during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, VALCON 2023 is THE place to connect with leaders in the distressed-debt, restructuring and valuation industries. Dealmakers, fund investors, and financial and legal advisors, this is one conference you should not miss! Valuation professionals can expect advanced discussions and fresh perspectives on timely topics to help them navigate the shifting sands of valuation in bankruptcy today.

2023 Annual Spring Meeting, one of the most significant annual gatherings of bankruptcy and insolvency professionals in the country! ABI’s Annual Spring Meeting provides the ultimate in learning and networking opportunities for the insolvency community. Your next big deal or career-boosting connection could be just a click away. 

This year, ABI’s Complex Financial Restructuring Program (CFRP) will become The Battle of the Plans, with a brand-new case study, as it heads to the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans along with the VALCON 2023 program. This program will provide the insights you need to solve problems pre-bankruptcy and beyond. Seasoned professionals and ABI “40 Under 40” program alumni comprise the expert faculty, who will present competing plans and take on the biggest issues of the Caesars bankruptcy case.

ABI Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle will lead a discussion with regional bankruptcy judges on insolvency's most talked-about current events and controversial opinions.

This panel will discuss how secured creditors can inadvertently find themselves junior in priority, diminishing the value of their loans, and how they can protect themselves.

This panel will discuss the fallout from the recent “crypto winter,” and what it means for bankruptcy practitioners and their clients, both legally and practically. The panelists will focus on recent developments in major crypto bankruptcy cases, take a look at what is next for restructurings in the crypto industry and regulatory issues, and provide practical tips for lawyers and clients when engaging with crypto companies.

This session will discuss crypto asset and exchange valuation parameters and deal structures, and how investors and analysts alike were duped by FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, to invest in his multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. SBF had painted himself as an industry saint, but he now acknowledges the firm's “massive failure of oversight of risk management.” The panelists will analyze 2022's largest crypto failures — FTX, BlockFi, Three Arrows Capital, Voyager Digital and Celsius Network — and will address their crypto asset valuation parameters, forensic data sources, trading models, likely stakeholder recoveries, failures of internal controls, current and likely future regulatory controls, and corporate integrity and governance protocols in order to understand how these virtual currencies rose and subsequently collapsed.

Determining the valuation of a startup poses unique challenges, as typical valuation methodologies, such as analyzing comparable companies, precedent transactions and discounted cash flow analyses, cannot be applied with the same degree of confidence to a company that is lacking an established track record. This panel will examine these challenges and provide insights into valuing a startup from financial, legal and judicial perspectives.