AIRA

 

Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors

Restructuring and Investing Conference
Shanghai, China
October 21 - 24, 2007

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The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
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.


Conference Sponsors:


AlixPartners
Alvarez & Marsal
Cadwalder
KPMG
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP


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.

CPE Sponsors


AIRA
Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors

221 Stewart Ave, Suite 207
Medford OR 97501
Phone: 541.858.1665
FAX: 541.858.9187

 

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.

 

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

Conference Co-Chairs

Brent C. Carlson, AlixPartners

Professor Li Shuguang, China University of Political Science and Law
 
William H. Schrag, Dewey Ballantine LLP

Stephen Darr, CIRA, Mesirow Financial

Hon. Francis G. Conrad, CIRA, Weiser
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