Delaware State Approved Sessions

This panel provides an overview of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) financing and the role of special servicers in a distressed context. The panelists also provide recent insights into the CMBS market and practitioner trends from the panelists’ viewpoints.

This panel discusses topics related to various fiduciary roles, such as state and federal equity receivers, independent directors, and trustees in real estate receivership and bankruptcy cases, and looks at different enforcement mechanisms and practices from the viewpoints of both fiduciary and lender.

This panel explores investors' perspectives on acquiring distressed commercial real estate in today's volatile market. The panelists delve into such key challenges as interest rate fluctuations, limited debt availability, economic uncertainty, oversupply and rising material costs. Gain insights from industry experts actively transacting in the current market, and discover their outlooks on the future of distressed real estate.

As the retail and real estate markets continue to evolve post-pandemic, is the long-anticipated recovery taking shape, or are new challenges on the horizon? This panel of seasoned experts explores the latest trends, risks and opportunities in distressed retail and commercial real estate. From shifting consumer behaviors to the ongoing transformation of office space demand, the panelists provide practical guidance and strategic insights for investors, landlords and debtor tenants navigating today’s complex market.

This panel, presented from the perspectives of a lender, attorney and investor, discusses how guarantees have changed over time, including their value, regulatory needs and more.

This panel discusses cutting-edge issues related to REIT restructurings and financings.

This panel discusses workout strategies for distressed real estate cases from lender and borrower perspectives, including what works, what doesn’t, tradeoffs, pitfalls and more.

In this candid and dynamic discussion, experienced bankruptcy judges will address the importance of adhering to the Bankruptcy Code as the foundation for successful practice and decision-making. As practitioners become increasingly reliant on precedent, creative arguments and procedural shortcuts, this session will serve as a reminder of the Code’s fundamental role in guiding bankruptcy proceedings. This discussion is designed for attorneys, trustees, and other restructuring professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of the Bankruptcy Code and its application in everyday practice. Expect lively discussion, practical advice, and a renewed appreciation for the importance of the Code in bankruptcy law.

Every now and then, a reviewing court issues a decision that seems contrary to the statutory language or underlying policy of the Bankruptcy Code. Perhaps it was a decision based on bad or unusual facts; perhaps it was a decision that focused on the text more than the policy of the Code. Regardless, practitioners and bankruptcy judges must work with these decisions in cases before them. This panel will talk about the appellate decision-making process.