International Insolvency

Corporate Restructurings in Mexico under the Ley de Concurso Mercantil 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 identify and discuss likely future trends in restructurings in Mexico, as well as projected revisions to the Concurso.

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.

Challenges and Strategic Considerations of a Large Corporate Filing in Mexico The panel will discuss the challenges of large filings, including the lack of DIP financing and the absolute-priority rule, labor issues, collective creditors, feasibility of pre-packaged and pre-negotiated bankruptcies, and litigation, as well as considerations related to IFECOM.

Cross-Border Recognition Issues between U.S. and Mexico The panel will discuss attempts to apply creditor protections and applying the concept manifestly against public policy.