International Committee

Hosted by ABI's International Committee The first in a series of webinars focusing on insolvency topics across geographies, this session delves into issues and strategies affecting asset recovery. Hear from professionals active in countries across Latin America who will explain what legal, financial and logistical challenges they face in recovering assets, both domestically and across borders, and the tips and tools they use to overcome obstacles.

Hosted by ABI's International Committee Discover firsthand insights into insolvency in Africa. In this webinar, the panelists will showcase their countries' approaches, followed by engaging discussions on the pivotal roles and rights of stakeholders (creditors, employees and shareholders). Uncover essential perspectives and strategies that are reshaping the landscape of insolvency management worldwide. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain actionable knowledge and network with industry leaders!

Hosted by ABI's International and Mediation Committees Join us for an exhilarating exploration of the dynamic world of mediation and arbitration in restructuring and insolvency cases across common law and civil law jurisdictions. This abiLIVE webinar will delve into the different (supra)national legal frameworks shaping these processes, uncovering when and why mediation and arbitration is a game-changer, especially for cross-border and parallel proceedings. The panelists also will discuss types of mediators and selecting the most "effective" mediators based on case nuances and necessary interventions in the conflict. The analysis of international cases such as the Nortel case will break new ground on the potential of cross-border arbitration to mitigate jurisdictional conflicts.

Hosted by ABI's International Committee This is the second in a series of webinars that will cover key jurisdictions around the globe, focusing on developments you and your clients need to consider when thinking about bankruptcy-type proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. What you don’t know may hurt your clients, and you can’t just assume that the same rules apply as in the U.S. For this second webinar, the panelists will be examining the situation in Brazil, Canada, the Caymans and Mexico.

This is the first in a series of webinars that will cover key jurisdictions around the globe, focusing on developments you and your clients need to consider when thinking about bankruptcy-type proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. What you don’t know may hurt your clients, and you can’t just assume that the same rules apply as in the United States. For this first webinar, the panelists will be examining the situation in France, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands.

ABI's Financial Advisors and Investment Banking and International Committees. International and cross-border disputes often involve collections issues and venue considerations. This panel of experts in cross-border and international litigation will share their professional experiences and insights on how best to approach these types of claims, and ways to collect on them.

Hosted by the International, Legislation and Secured Credit Committees This panel will examine and discuss recent trends and issues in the chapter 11 reorganizations of airlines, including foreign-based airlines that have sought chapter 11 protection in the U.S., such as Avianca and LATAM. Additionally, the panelists will analyze governmental and legislative initiatives in the U.S. taken in response to COVID-19 that at the time staved off formal reorganization proceedings for U.S.-based airlines.

Hosted by the Emerging Industries & Technology and International Committees This panel will address what happens when cannabis-producers become insolvent, and the resulting cross-border implications. The discussion will include how to structure a reorganization to address the legal issues that surround cannabis-producers, and bankruptcy courts' role in the process.