Business Reorganization

Lien-Perfection Issues; Ethical Considerations for Debtors’ Counsel; Authority to File; Creditor Standing to Prosecute Estate Claims; Cash Collateral/Adequate Protection

Representing public figures whose livelihood depends on their public image presents particular challenges for bankruptcy professionals. This panel of lawyers, each with their own experiences representing celebrities and other prominent figures in their bankruptcy cases, will share their thoughts on the process and the issues that are unique in these cases.

Presented by the Business Reorganization and Financial Advisors & Investment Banking Committees

Every reorganized debtor’s chapter 11 confirmation order has a § 1129(a)(11) finding that confirmation is not likely to be followed by the liquidation or further need of financial reorganization of the reorganized debtor. Nevertheless, it is common to see chapter 22s and chapter 33s in bankruptcy courts. This panel of leading financial advisors and industry experts are on the front lines of successful and not-so-successful restructurings. They will also discuss the myriad reasons that chapter 22s and chapter 33s occur and the lessons learned from those cases.

Today’s bankruptcy cases are almost all done in record time. Join our nationally recognized experts as they discuss a range of best strategies for both debtors and creditors to expedite both in- and out-of-court business reorganizations. This panel will discuss out-of-court remedies, prepacks and other procedures to increase efficiency in reorganizing struggling businesses.

Chapter 11 filings are up in 2016, and so is the use of DIP financing. This panel of leading experts will discuss cutting-edge issues in DIP financing for large and middle-market cases, including how to leverage the best results whether you’re representing the DIP lender, subordinate secured creditors, debtor or creditors’ committee.

Consumer Debate Resolved: An out-of-statute proof of claim violates the FDCPA. Business Debate Resolved: Assets can be sold free and clear of liens in state court receiverships. Judges Debate Resolved: Third-party releases should not be allowed in chapter 11 plans.