The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
1376, Nanjing Xi Lu
Shanghai 200040 China
P: (86 21) 6279 8888
F: (86 21) 6279 8800
| Hotel Rates |
Room Type |
Single |
Double |
Shanghai Room |
CNY 2000
(USD 262*) |
CNY 2150
(USD 281*) |
Executive Club Room |
CNY 2600
(USD 340*) |
CNY 2850
(USD 373*) |
*Actual room charges will be based on conversion rate in
effect at check-in.
Club level includes larger guest rooms, complimentary suit pressing upon arrival and access to the non-smoking Club Lounge (complimentary food and beverages, 24-hour business facilities and dedicated concierge)
Hotel Reservation Terms:
Reservations will be made with AIRA. No charge for room cancellations prior to August 30, 2007. One room night charge will be assessed for reservations cancelled on or after August 30, 2007 and prior to September 21, 2007. Reservations cancelled on or after September 21, 2007 will be subject to additional room night charges based on assessment made by hotel. No shows and early check-outs that would result in AIRA paying for your room night(s) will be charged to your credit card by AIRA. Hotel room booking must be guaranteed with a credit card.
Discounted Airfares
United Airlines is the official airline for this conference and offers a discount of 10 to 11 percent on coach, business or first class travel. Travel period must be from October 14 through October 31. Use Meeting ID: 578MS and meeting name: AIRA Restructuring Conference when booking your flight. Reservations may be made through your local travel professional, by calling (800) 521-4041 from within the United States or by calling your local United reservation center. Travel must be booked on United, United Express, Ted, Lufthansa or United Code share flights operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada.
Hotel Description
Stroll down the famous Nanjing Xi Lu, past the magnificent Bund buildings and restored architectural icons, to a place where the traditions of the past intersect with the ultra-modern. Here, in the heart of Shanghai, you’ll find The Portman Ritz-Carlton – a timeless symbol of luxury, perfectly at home in a constantly changing metropolis.Catering to the most discerning guests, dignitaries and celebrities, The Portman Ritz-Carlton features: 6 restaurants and lounges serving Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Western favorites; an extensive health club with swimming pool, gym, squash and racquetball courts; and convenient access to world-class shopping, cultural opportunities and entertainment
CPE/CLE Credits and Simultaneous Translation
CPE credit of 16 units and CLE credit of between 13.5 and 16 units depending on State
Bar requirements. The proceedings will be simultaneously translated into Mandarin and
English.
Zhouzhuang Tour, Wednesday, October 24
AIRA has arranged for a full day tour of Zhouzhuang – a town surrounded by water with many branching streams, stone bridges and old residences with black tiles and white wells. Walk along the best tour route to visit Shen Family, Zhang Family Twin bridge and the ancient town. Cost per person is $75. The tour will depart from and return to the Ritz Carlton. |
| National
Registry of CPE Sponsors |
"Association
of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors" is registered
with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
(NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education
on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards
of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance
of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding
registered sponsors may be addressed to the National
Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite
700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org.

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Sunday, October 21, 2007
6:30 – 8:30pm Opening Reception Sponsored by Paul Hastings
Monday, October 22, 2007
7:30 – 8:30am Continental Breakfast Sponsored by WilmerHale
8:30 – 8:45am Opening Remarks
8:45 – 10:15am The Impact of China’s New Bankruptcy Law & Opportunities for Strategic Operators and Financial Investors
10:15 – 10:45am Break Sponsored by Mesirow Financial
10:45 – 12:15pm Comparative Provisions & Implications of the U.S. and China Bankruptcy Codes: Moving Toward a Common Ground?
12:15 – 2:15pm Lunch Sponsored by Arent Fox
China as Top Creditor – The Evolving Opportunities for Chinese Companies to Invest Abroad
2:15 – 3:15pm The Impact of China’s New Bankruptcy Law on Cross-Border Insolvencies and Chapter 15 and Chapter 11 Proceedings in the U.S.
3:15 – 3:45pm Break Sponsored by O’Melveny & Myers
3:45 – 4:45pm Fundamentals and Recent Developments in Chinese Business Law
4:45 – 5:15pm Additional Question and Answer Session
6:00 – 7:00pm Reception
7:00 –9:30pm Dinner Sponsored by Conway MacKenzie and Dunlevy
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
7:30 – 8:30am Continental Breakfast Sponsored by BBK
8:45 – 10:15am Private Equity Investing in China: Structures & Strategies to Unlock Value in Under-Performing Assets
10:15 – 10:30am Break Sponsored by Mahoney Cohen & Company
10:30 – 11:30am The Evolution of China’s Commercial Banking Sector and Its Impact on Company Operations – More Opportunities, More Credits, and More Workouts?
11:30 – 12:30pm The Restructuring of China’s State-Owned Sector and NPLs– Implications of China’s New Bankruptcy Law
12:30 – 2:00pm Lunch Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig
Making it Work –The Private Equity Experience in China
2:00 – 3:00pm Concurrent Industry Sector Sessions – Restructuring & Performance Improvement Opportunities in: Automotive, Real Estate, and Manufacturing
3:00 – 3:30pm Break Sponsored by Weiser
3:30 – 4:30pm Concurrent Industry Sector Sessions – Restructuring & Performance Improvement Opportunities in: Automotive, Real Estate, and Manufacturing (Repeat 2:00 – 3:00 pm Session)
4:30 – 5:30pm Getting to a Successful Exit: Developing and Implementing Effective Portfolio Restructuring and Operational Improvement Plans
5:30 – 5:45pm Closing Remarks
5:45 – 7:45pm Reception Sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP
Speakers
Mark D. Bloom, Greenberg Traurig
J. William Boone, Alston & Bird LLP
Charles D. Booth, University of Hawaii
Brent C. Carlson, AlixPartners
Joseph W.K. Chan, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Vincent Chan, JAFCO | Asia
Howard Chao, O’Melveny & Myers
Richard A. Chesley, Paul Hastings
Hon. Francis G. Conrad, CIRA, Weiser
Patrick A. Daniello, JPMorgan Chase
Stephen Darr, CIRA, Mesirow Financial
James Dubow, Alvarez & Marsal
James Feldkamp, BBK
MaryKay Fuller, CIRA, KPMG
Phil Groves, DAC Management LLC
Robert S. Hertzberg, Pepper Hamilton LLP
James Horgan, CIRA, CDBV, Weiser LLP
Helena Huang, Kirkland & Ellis
Gordon W. Johnson
Lisa Klein, Purchasing Director, Ford China
Johnson Kong, BDO McCabe Lo Limited
Kennic Lui, Kennic L. H. Lui & Co.
Professor Li Shuguang, China University of Political Science and Law
Sharon Mann, Dewey Ballantine LLP
Neil McDonald, Lovells LLP
Rob Morris, Ernst & Young Transactions Ltd.
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Michael P. Murphy, AlixPartners
Grant W. Newton, CIRA, AIRA
Pin Ni, President, Wanxiang America Corp
Malhar S. Pagay, Pachulski Stang Ziehl Young Jones & Weintraub
Deryck Palmer, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
John J. Rapisardi, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Kimberly Rodriguez, Grant Thornton LLP
Sandor E. Schick, Duane Morris Singapore LLP
William H. Schrag, Dewey Ballantine LLP
Andrew Silfen, Arent Fox LLP
Brian P. Smith, Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy
Peter Spratt, PricewaterhouseCoopers
James Sprayregen, Goldman Sachs
Neal Stender, Orrick, Herrington & Sutfcliffe
Jeffrey Sutton, Mahoney Cohen & Company
Edward H. Tillinghast, III, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Toshiyuki Arai , Paul Hastings
Professor Wang Weiguo, China University of Political Science and Law
Mark R. Williams, DLA Piper
Stewart Winspear, Alvarez & Marsal
Robert Woll, WilmerHale
Edmund Yeung, Deloitte
Yiyan Jin, Beijing Tianzhong Law Firm
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Conference Co-Chairs
Brent C. Carlson, AlixPartners
Professor Li Shuguang, China University of Political Science and Law
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William H. Schrag, Dewey Ballantine LLP
Stephen Darr, CIRA, Mesirow Financial
Hon. Francis G. Conrad, CIRA, Weiser |
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