Event Overview

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
Sponsors

Programme

M&A Track

16:00 - 18:00

18:00 - 20:00

20:00

07:30 - 08:15

08:15 - 08:30

08:30 - 08:45

08:45 - 09:30

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.
09:30 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30

Share deal vs asset deal, consequences of a deal becoming distressed. Mechanisms to save a business without formal liquidation
12:30 - 13:30

14:00 - 15:30

15:30 - 18:00

19:30 - 22:00

Further details will soon be shared

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 10:00

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?
10:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:00

12:00 - 13:00

13:00 - 18:00

19:30

Further details will soon be shared

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30

12:30 - 13:30

13:30 - 17:00

14:00 - 15:30

Further details will soon be shared
18:00

Further details will soon be shared
Insolvency Track

16:00 - 18:00

18:00 - 20:00

20:00

07:30 - 08:15

08:15 - 08:30

08:30 - 08:45

08:45 - 09:30

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.
09:30 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30

Share deal vs asset deal, consequences of a deal becoming distressed. Mechanisms to save a business without formal liquidation
12:30 - 13:30

14:00 - 15:30

15:30 - 18:00

19:30 - 22:00

Further details will soon be shared

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 10:00

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?
10:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:00

12:00 - 13:00

13:00 - 18:00

19:30

Further details will soon be shared

08:00 - 09:00

09:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:30

12:30 - 13:30

13:30 - 17:00

14:00 - 15:30

Further details will soon be shared
18:00

Further details will soon be shared

Fees & General Info

There are currently no registration fees available.

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It is recommended for each participant to purchase a cancellation and travel insurance.

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Prepare your stay

Accommodation

We have negotiated special rates with the Hôtel Grandes Rousses***** for the participants of the seminar. HERE you can find all the room descriptions.

BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE AT THE AIJA GROUP RATE by entering the dates between 21 and 25 January and the code 'AIJA'. Please contact the Hotel directly for different dates. 

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

 

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.

“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/

 

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 Pozzi&Partners (ITALY)
Aleks VALKOV
Aleks VALKOV Stewarts Law LLP (UNITED KINGDOM)
Oksana ZOPPINI
Oksana ZOPPINI BG2V (Beylouni Carbasse Guény Valot Vernet) (FRANCE)

Sponsors

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