Hawaii State Approved Sessions

How are an expert's qualifications and the relevance and reliability of the expert's opinions assessed by courts? What do attorneys expect from experts and what do experts expect from attorneys? A panel of attorneys and valuation experts discuss the criteria for expert qualification, the methodological components of reliability and offer guidance on avoiding pitfalls and bad opinions when working with experts. The panel also provides recent statistics on Daubert challenges.

The panel will explore many of the major differences between U.S. chapter 11 and the Concurso Mercantil and discuss such topics as bondholder recognition, classification of claims, creditor voting and confirmation of a reorganization plan, financing issues and sale of assets.

The panel will focus on some of the significant corporate restructurings and leading bankruptcy decisions in Mexico rendered under the Ley de Concurso Mercantil. Holdings and implications from decisions such as Durango, CCM and Vitro will be discussed.

The panel will discuss attempts to apply creditor protections and applying the concept manifestly against public policy.

This broad panel, which includes a banker, will discuss how to effectively restructure a Mexican company. Key areas will be identified, as well aspotential pitfalls.

The panel will identify and discuss likely future trends in restructurings in Mexico, as well as projected revisions to the Concurso.

This panel will provide an update on procedural developments in bankruptcy cases, covering issues such as personal jurisdiction, service of process, and perhaps enforcement. There will also be an update on Stern and its practical implications.