Event
We’re delighted to announce the programme for the Pinsent Masons’ 2023 Restructuring and Insolvency Conference.
Established as the market leader and on the calendar for over 30 years, our last event was the best attended Restructuring and Insolvency conference in Europe in 2022. Last year, it was great to see face to face over 400 restructuring professionals, including IPs bankers, funds, surveyors and turnaround professionals from over 150 organisations.
We offer a comprehensive programme of interesting, thought-provoking presentations and debate, to be held in London’s finest conference venue, The Brewery, in the City of London.
Easily accessible by all forms of transport, we offer quite simply the best food and drink package of any restructuring and insolvency conference anywhere. As well as our conference bringing you a detailed and excellent programme, we also offer a comprehensive hospitality package on the day. Our hospitality includes:
All insolvency regulators require licence holders to undertake continuing professional development/education. This conference will help you do so. Attendance will qualify for over 6.5 hours of structured CPD/CPE.
Restructuring professionals, IPs, bankers, funds, surveyors and turnaround professionals.
Please note that this could be subject to change. Any changes will be communicated in due course.
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08:30 |
Registration & light breakfast |
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09:15 |
Welcome by chair Claire Massie, Partner |
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09:30 |
Mid-Market Restructuring Plans in Practice Steven Cottee, Partner and Nick Gavin Brown, Partner A deliberately practical and insightful session on the lessons learned from navigating the new world of Restructuring Plans for mid-market companies to date. Having acted on a number of plan applications, Steve and Nick will guide you through everything from how to manage a successful court timetable, to how to structure evidence of financial distress and the relevant alternative, to the allocation of the restructuring surplus. |
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10:15 |
Legal Update - Session 1 Laura Labunet, Associate and Dre Efthymiou, Associate Matthew Weaver KC (Radcliffe Chambers) Our most popular slot is our 90 minute legal update bringing you the latest cases, focusing on those most important to the profession. This is your chance to hear our views on the cases of greatest relevance this year, split into a game of two halves either side of the coffee break. |
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11:00 |
Morning coffee and refreshments |
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11:15 |
Legal Update - Session 2 Laura Labunet, Associate and Dre Efthymiou, Associate Matthew Weaver KC (Radcliffe Chambers) Our most popular slot is our 90 minute legal update bringing you the latest cases, focusing on those most important to the profession. This is your chance to hear our views on the cases of greatest relevance this year, split into a game of two halves either side of the coffee break. |
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12:00 |
Turnaround and Restructuring – Q&A with Donald Muir Donald Muir, Independent Turnaround Director and Andrew Robertson, Partner Donald Muir is a leading independent turnaround director and professional. He has a wide range of experience across multiple sectors. Donald will join us to discuss examples of what makes a successful turnaround, his view of the current market and the future role of independent turnaround professionals in the market. |
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12:45 |
Lunch |
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14:20 |
Conference Resumes Dawn Allen, Partner |
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14:30 |
Directors Duties following Sequana - A Case Study Charles Maunder, Partner and Faith James, Senior Associate The Supreme Court decision in Sequana was one of the most anticipated judgments in restructuring and insolvency circles in recent years. However, it has left lawyers, accountants and insolvency practitioners with uncertainty as to when the creditor duty is triggered, what that duty looks like and what steps a board of directors should take. We will take you through an evolving fictional case study to guide you on the key considerations post Sequana, when advising directors of a distressed company. |
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15:10 |
Economic Update One of our most awaited sessions is our annual economic review, presented this year by James Pomeroy from HSBC Bank plc. The UK is going through the most turbulent period in economics since the Second World War. What impact has this – and the global economic climate – on the fortunes of UK PLC in 2024 and beyond? |
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15:50 |
Drinks reception and networking |
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17:30 |
Drinks reception ends and close of conference |
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The Brewery is very conveniently located in the heart of the City of London. Nearest underground stations are Barbican and Moorgate, whilst Liverpool Street station is about 10 minutes' walk away.
With an enhanced food and drink service, including a light breakfast, full four course meal with wine, morning and afternoon refreshments, the Brewery offers a conference experience second to none.