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Distressed M&A – the good, the bad and the ugly

AIJA is proud to invite you to its Winter Seminar 2024, jointly organised by the Corporate and M&A and Insolvency Commissions. This exceptional event aims to foster insightful discussions on the captivating subject of distressed M&A – which has become even more relevant in recent years.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of the magnificent Alpe d'Huez, this seminar offers a unique platform to engage in a comprehensive exploration of how insolvency law profoundly impacts live deals and how to achieve the best possible outcomes in such scenarios.

The academic programme of the seminar has been meticulously crafted to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the intricate relationship between insolvency law and M&A transactions. Through a series of engaging sessions, esteemed speakers will delve deep into the mechanisms required to ensure the successful completion of distressed deals. Participants will also gain valuable insights into the strategic approaches and practical techniques employed to salvage value post-transaction and rebuild corporate reputation. To enhance the practical application of knowledge, the seminar will also feature technical sessions designed to assist practitioners from both the M&A and Insolvency spheres to gain a better understanding of the work which other practitioners undertake as a part of the process (e.g. financial advisors). The seminar will finally endeavour to provide a discussion on a recent case from the view of both insolvency and M&A practitioners.

This year’s winter seminar location, Alpe d’Huez, is famous not only as an iconic stop of the Tour de France, but also for the world’s longest black slope (La Sarenne) and one of the most daunting ones (Le Tunnel). Non-skiers will leave the village overlooked by the 3330m Pic Blanc for exciting alternative activities in the surrounding French Alps, before all participants get back together for some après-ski and indulging French mountain cuisine together with the resort’s nightlife.

AIJA Commissions involved
  • Corporate and M&A
  • Insolvency

Programme

M&A Track

16:00 - 18:00


Address: 425 Rte du Signal, 38750 Huez, France
18:00 - 20:00

20:00

08:00

08:30 - 09:00

09:00 - 10:00

  • Introduction to the general principles and phraseology of distressed M&A to assist with the more advance discussion in the later sessions.
  • Discussion of M&A of companies in financial distressed, transactions that are not at arm’s length, Pre-Insolvency & Insolvency.
Moderator:
  • Marcel Jakob, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd, Switzerland
Speakers:
  • Elaina Bailes, Stewarts, United Kingdom
  • Jeffrey Bast, Bast Amron LLP, United States
  • Federico Gioffrè, Nunziante Magrone Studio Legale Associato, Italy
10:00 - 10:45


Keynote Speaker:
  • Marco Rostetter, Switzerland
Speaker:
  • Andrzej Dunikowski, CRIDO, Poland
10:45 - 11:15

10:45 - 11:15

11:15 - 12:30

  • Share deal vs asset deal, consequences of a deal becoming distressed.
  • Mechanisms to save a business without formal liquidation.
Moderator:
  • Geraldo Fonseca, FVA | Fonseca Vannucci Abreu Advogados, Brazil
Speakers:
  • Giovanni Candiotto, SAT Studio Legale, Italy
  • Roman Graf, Lenz & Staehelin, Switzerland
  • Tom van Amsterdam, Houthoff Cooperatief U.A., The Netherlands
  • Oksana Zoppini, BG2V, France
12:30 - 13:30

13:45 - 16:30

  • The activity details and teams you are allocated will be shared in the welcome email.
19:00 - 22:15

  • Transportation included with a possibility to go down with Snake Gliss

08:30

09:00 - 09:45

  • Introduction to corporate communication and to strategies for rebuilding the balance sheet.
  • Is an insolvency lawyer needed after the restructuring? Debating the same. How to prepare for a good closing?
Moderator:
  • Ragnar Koffeld, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS, Norway
Speakers:
  • Charlie Court, Farrer & Co, United Kingdom
  • Marine Simonnot, UGGC Avocats, France
09:45 - 10:15

10:15 - 10:45

10:45 - 12:00


Moderator:
  • Aleks Valkov, Stewarts Law LLP, United Kingdom
Speakers:
  • Sofiya Brutsyak, TA Ventures, Ukraine
  • Philipp Rueppell, SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz, Germany
  • Jens Stadtmüller, Stadtmüller Dispute Consulting, Germany
  • Salome Wieser, Ruoss Vögele Partner, Switzerland
12:00 - 13:00

13:00 - 18:00

19:30

08:30

09:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30


Moderators:
  • Aymeric de Mol, Aramis Avocats, France
  • Alexander Göbel, Niederer Kraft Frey AG, Switzerland
Speakers:
  • Maryna Buinytska, AVELLUM, Ukraine
  • Philip Kapl, Binder Grösswang Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Austria
  • Ginevra Sforza, Portolano Cavallo Studio Legale, Italy
  • Raphael Valenta, KWR, Austria
12:30 - 13:30

13:30 - 18:00

13:45 - 16:00

19:00

Insolvency Track

16:00 - 18:00


Address: 425 Rte du Signal, 38750 Huez, France
18:00 - 20:00

20:00

08:00

08:30 - 09:00

09:00 - 10:00

  • Introduction to the general principles and phraseology of distressed M&A to assist with the more advance discussion in the later sessions.
  • Discussion of M&A of companies in financial distressed, transactions that are not at arm’s length, Pre-Insolvency & Insolvency.
Moderator:
  • Marcel Jakob, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd, Switzerland
Speakers:
  • Elaina Bailes, Stewarts Law LLP, United Kingdom
  • Jeffrey Bast, Bast Amron LLP, United States
  • Federico Giuffrè, Nunziante Magrone Studio Legale Associato, Italy
10:00 - 10:45


Keynote Speaker:
  • Marco Rostetter, Switzerland

Speaker:
  • Andrzej Dunikowski, CRIDO, Poland
10:45 - 11:15

11:15 - 12:30

  • Share deal vs asset deal, consequences of a deal becoming distressed.
  • Mechanisms to save a business without formal liquidation.
Moderator:
  • Geraldo Fonseca, FVA | Fonseca Vannucci Abreu Advogados, Brazil
Speakers:
  • Giovanni Candiotto, SAT Studio Legale, Italy
  • Roman Graf, Lenz & Staehelin, Switzerland
  • Tom van Amsterdam, Houthoff Cooperatief U.A., The Netherlands
  • Oksana Zoppini, BG2V, France
12:30 - 13:30

13:45 - 16:30

  • The activity details and teams you are allocated will be shared in the welcome email. 
19:00 - 22:15

  • Transportation included with a possibility to go down with Snake Gliss

08:30

09:00 - 09:45

  • Introduction to corporate communication and to strategies for rebuilding the balance sheet.
  • Is an insolvency lawyer needed after the restructuring? Debating the same. How to prepare for a good closing?
Moderator:
  • Ragnar Koffeld, Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS, Norway
Speakers:
  • Charlie Court, Farrer & Co, United Kingdom
  • Marine Simonnot, UGGC Avocats, France
09:45 - 10:15

10:15 - 10:45

10:45 - 12:00


Moderator:
  • Aleks Valkov, Stewarts Law LLP, United Kingdom
Speakers:
  • Sofiya Brutsyak, TA Ventures, Ukraine
  • Philipp Rueppell, SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz, Germany
  • Jens Stadtmüller, Stadtmüller Dispute Consulting, Germany
  • Salome Wieser, Ruoss Vögele Partner, Switzerland
12:00 - 13:00

13:00 - 18:00

19:30

08:30

09:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30


Moderator:
  • Armando Perna, Alcor Advanced Advisory, Italy
Speakers:
  • Alessandro Fermi, Nunziante Magrone Studio Legale Associato, Italy
  • Adrian Guerra, 17ESG Sustainable Affairs, Mexico
  • Stephanie Oneyser, Walder Wyss Ltd., Switzerland
12:30 - 13:30

13:30 - 18:00

13:45 - 16:00


19:00

Fees & General Info

There are currently no registration fees available.

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Scholarships

If you are a lawyer under 35 years old and meet the requirements, apply to our Scholarship Programme for this event. You can check more details here.

Prepare your stay

Accommodation

We are pleased to announce that the sessions of the upcoming seminar will be held at Hôtel Grandes Rousses***** .

Address: 425 Rte du Signal, 38750 Huez, France

Phone: +33 4 76 80 33 11

Cancellation Policy:

From D-21 to D-7: 50% of the total amount of your stay will be charged.
D-7 to arrival: 100% of the total amount of your stay will be charged.
Early departure: 100% of the total amount of your stay will be charged.
Not leaving the room by 11h00: 55€ until 15h, after which an extra night will be charged.

BOOKING DEADLINE: 07 October 2023 (after this date, availability may not be guaranteed for all nights and at the preferential rate).

If you have any questions or problems with your booking, please contact the Hotel team directly at reservation@hotelgrandesrousses.com

Please note that the deadline has expired for the special AIJA rates. However, you can check the ‘Nearby Hotels’ link for further options and the best available rates including the seminar Hotel. 

Nearby Hotels

AIJA has partnered with HotelMap, an online accommodation platform that offers a variety of budget-friendly options. By clicking on the button below, you will be able to choose from a wide range of alternative hotels near the event venue. With just a few clicks, you can easily book your accommodation directly on the platform.

Nearby Hotels

Practical Information

How to reach Alpe d’Huez

Alpe d’Huez is located in the heart of the French Alps. Like most mountain resorts in the Alps, it does not have its own airport or train station. However, there are many convenient options to reach the seminar venue.

Plane

  • Grenoble airport: 1 hr 30 drive by car.
  • Lyon airport: 2 hrs drive by car.
  • Geneva airport: 3 hrs drive by car.
  • Torino airport: 3 hrs 30 drive by car.

Train

  • Grenoble train station: 1 hr drive by car.
  • Lyon train station: 2 hrs 20 drive by car.
  • Geneva train station: less than 3 hrs drive by car.
  • Torino train station: 3 hrs 30 drive by car.

You can check your train from France here. 

“Last mile(s)”

From all airports and train stations, we recommend renting a car.
Renting a shuttle transfer can be an interesting alternative for those who do not drive themselves, for example via: https://www.alpedhuez.com/fr/hiver/fiche_apidae/alpexpress-transferts/
In both cases, feel free to team up with your preferred AIJA friends, for cost and environmental efficiency!

From Grenoble or Geneva, buses can be a less pricey alternative:
Grenoble: https://www.transaltitude.fr/fr
Geneva: https://www.altibus.com/

Ski Passes for Les 2 Alpes

Please check the price table for ski passes for Les 2 Alpes. Please note that those passes cannot be combined with the ski passes for Alpe D’Huez indicated on the registration form as optional. You can contact and purchase directly via the contact details on the document here.  

 

 

Organising Committee

Geraldo FONSECA
Geraldo FONSECA FVA | Fonseca Vannucci Abreu Advogados (BRAZIL)
Alexander GÖBEL
Alexander GÖBEL Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd (SWITZERLAND)
Sarah KOCKS
Sarah KOCKS Kocks & Partners (BELGIUM)
Ruben KOSLAR
Ruben KOSLAR JEANTET AARPI (FRANCE)
Armando PERNA
Armando PERNA PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH (ITALY)
Aleks VALKOV
Aleks VALKOV Stewarts Law LLP (UNITED KINGDOM)
Oksana ZOPPINI
Oksana ZOPPINI BG2V (Beylouni Carbasse Guény Valot Vernet) (FRANCE)

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