Restructuring Forum 2024
NATIONAL FORUM - This one-day event will bring together world-class speakers, including restructuring specialists and renowned experts, who will deliver unique insights into the hot topics in restructuring and turnaround.
Join us at R3's Restructuring Forum, taking place in London on Monday 11 November 2024.
This one-day event will bring together world-class speakers, including restructuring specialists and renowned experts, who will deliver unique insights into the hot topics in restructuring and turnaround. The Restructuring Forum is aimed at all insolvency and restructuring professionals including insolvency practitioners, restructuring professionals, lawyers, financial advisers, lenders, distressed asset investors, judges and academics.
We have expert speakers covering topics directly relevant to the restructuring profession as well as plenty of networking opportunities.
Book your place now!
CPD Points: 5
If you are interested in applying for a place for this forum through the R3 Bursary Scheme, please visit this link.
Time |
Session |
08:30 - 09:00 |
Arrival and registration |
09:00 - 09:50 |
Receivership enforcement in 2024 Using the receivership process to maximise value for stakeholders – in this session we will explore some of the inventive ways receivership is being used in modern-day structures looking at the options available together with some of the potential benefits and pitfalls. Speakers: Adam Paxton, Alvarez & Marsal Colin Cochrane, Reed Smith
Linton Bloomberg, Reed Smith |
09:50 - 10:40 |
Case law update A review of key legal updates and what they mean for the profession. Speakers: Georgina Peters, South Square Kira King, South Square Linton Bloomberg, Reed Smith Rory Brown, South Square |
10:40 - 11:10 |
Coffee break |
11:10 - 12:00 |
Directors' duties in the wake of BHS
Joseph Curl KC, the leading counsel for the liquidators in the claim, and Geoff Rowley, one of the joint liquidators, give us their views on this watershed judgment and its impact on directors’ duties more generally. Speakers: Geoff Rowley, FRP Advisory Joseph Curl KC, South Square |
12:00 - 13:00 |
Networking lunch |
13:00 - 13:50 |
Distressed M&A - 2024 in review and future outlook A panel of experts reflecting on the distressed and special situations M&A trends seen in 2024 from the expert’s unique multi-disciplinary perspectives. The session will also cover panellists’ views on the future outlook for the deals market for 2025 and beyond. Speakers: Niamh Buckley, Endless LLP Julia Marshall, Alvarez & Marsal Stuart Deacon, Alvarez & Marsal Lee Sennett, Shoosmiths Cem Yaslak, BZ |
13:50 - 14:40 |
Restructuring Plans - where are we now? A look at the recent case law in this area and discussions around the use of Restructuring Plans in the mid-market, including whether the rise of Restructuring Plans has caused a decline use of CVAs. Speakers: Matthew Abraham, South Square Hayley Çapani, Shoosmiths Rebecca Leeser, Teneo Phil Reynolds, FRP Advisory |
14:40 - 15:10 |
Coffee break |
15:10 - 16:00 |
Solvent insolvencies: Key issues and considerations A conversation addressing issues and considerations for officeholders and advisors when a company in administration/liquidation becomes solvent. The session will cover real life examples and provide practical insight into how one manages a solvent insolvency process. Speakers: Ben Bodmer, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP Georgia Purnell, 3 Hare Court James Thompson, Evelyn Partners |
16:00 - 16:50 |
Closing remarks Forum closing session with Nick Forrest – an Economics, Finance, Regulation & Policy Partner at Baringa, who will reflect on the economic highs and lows of 2024 and provide an expert view on the economic, regulatory and policy outlook for 2025. Speakers: Nick Forrest, Baringa Julia Marshall, Alvarez & Marsal |
16:50 - 18:00 |
Networking drinks reception |
Name | Organisation | View bio |
Adam Paxton | Alvarez & Marsal | View here |
Ben Bodmer | CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro | View here |
Cem Yaslak | BZ | View here |
Colin Cochrane | Reed Smith | View here |
Geoff Rowley | FRP Advisory | View here |
Georgia Purnell | 3 Hare Court | View here |
Georgina Peters | South Square | View here |
Hayley Çapani | Shoosmiths | View here |
James Thompson | Evelyn Partners | View here |
Joseph Curl KC | South Square | View here |
Julia Marshall | Alvarez & Marshal | View here |
Kira King | South Square | View here |
Lee Sennett | Shoosmiths | View here |
Linton Bloomberg | Reed Smith | View here |
Matthew Abraham | South Square | View here |
Morgan Bowen | Mills & Reeve | View here |
Niamh Buckley | Endless | View here |
Nick Forrest | Baringa | View here |
Phil Reynolds | FRP Advisory | View here |
Rebecca Leeser | Teneo | View here |
Stuart Deacon | Alvarez & Marsal | View here |
Membership Type | Price |
Fellow |
£345 + VAT |
Member |
£345 + VAT |
Associate | £345 + VAT |
New professional |
£150 + VAT |
Non-member | £425 + VAT |
R3 members can provide advice on a range of business and personal finance issues. To find an R3 member who can help you, click below.