SFNet's Cross-Border Lending Summit 2023
September 14 to 21, 2023
Live Online
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A live online, two-day event
September 14 & September 21
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET each day
For the 10th year in a row, we are bringing you timely and provocative panels addressing issues that challenge asset-based lenders doing cross-border deals. When you attend our Cross-Border Lending Summit, you will gain valuable insights from industry experts, enhance your understanding of international lending practices and trends, and access the analysis you need to make informed decisions and thrive in the ever-evolving global lending landscape.
Agenda*
Thursday, September 14
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
What is Pooling? A Dive Into the Deep-End
Understanding cross-border European cash management; its impact on ABL structure; risks to manage and risks to avoid.
Moderator: William Brewer, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP
Panelists: Alister Bazaz, Head of International ABL, Bank of America
Simon Bishop, Consultant, Gentherm, Inc.
Elizabeth Van Schilfgaarde, Managing Partner, NautaDutilh
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ABL & Private Credit…Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Solving for an ABL structuring challenge – choosing the right horse for the right course.
Speakers: Sami Altaher, President, FGI
James Stirling, Fund Manager, Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management
Tom Weedall, Managing Director, Blazehill
What is Pooling? A Dive Into the Deep-End
Understanding cross-border European cash management; its impact on ABL structure; risks to manage and risks to avoid.
Moderator: William Brewer, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP
Panelists: Alister Bazaz, Head of International ABL, Bank of America
Simon Bishop, Consultant, Gentherm, Inc.
Elizabeth Van Schilfgaarde, Managing Partner, NautaDutilh
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ABL & Private Credit…Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Solving for an ABL structuring challenge – choosing the right horse for the right course.
Speakers: Sami Altaher, President, FGI
James Stirling, Fund Manager, Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management
Tom Weedall, Managing Director, Blazehill
Thursday, September 21
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy…and the Rest of the World Doesn’t Care
What happens when there is a U.S. bankruptcy, deal structure is being tested and non-U.S. subsidiaries are solvent? How to navigate this sticky wicket.
Speakers: Michael Black, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Rodi Blokh, Partner, AlixPartners
Juliana Obregon, Counsel, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hot Topics in ABL…a Jam Session
Hear from cross-border ABL experts on a potpourri of topics.
Moderators: William Brewer, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP, and Alister Bazaz, Head of International ABL, Bank of America
Panelists: Ravi Amin, Partner, Mayer Brown International LLP
Richard Hawkins, CEO, AtlanticRMS
Larry Jasper, Executive Director, JPMorgan
*agenda is subject to change
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy…and the Rest of the World Doesn’t Care
What happens when there is a U.S. bankruptcy, deal structure is being tested and non-U.S. subsidiaries are solvent? How to navigate this sticky wicket.
Speakers: Michael Black, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Rodi Blokh, Partner, AlixPartners
Juliana Obregon, Counsel, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hot Topics in ABL…a Jam Session
Hear from cross-border ABL experts on a potpourri of topics.
Moderators: William Brewer, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP, and Alister Bazaz, Head of International ABL, Bank of America
Panelists: Ravi Amin, Partner, Mayer Brown International LLP
Richard Hawkins, CEO, AtlanticRMS
Larry Jasper, Executive Director, JPMorgan
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