Conférence Restructuring

Established in 2012, Droit & Croissance / Rules for Growth ("D & C") is an independent think tank and research laboratory aiming to foster growth in France by improving the efficiency of its laws affecting its economic environment.D & C was set up by young legal practitioners and researchers who have learned from law and economics theory that the law can be an engine for growth and from their practice that the French separation of law and economics severely affects the quality of its norms and economic prosperity.D & C promotes Law & Economics theory in France and beyond, by providing a forum for researchers and encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to study the economic impact of legal norms.  D & C regularly publishes constructive criticism and actionable propositions for effective reforms of French law in scholarly, professional as well as general interest publications.D & C is now a recognised conceptual advocate of major reforms in various areas of French law including bankruptcy law, company law, competition law, labor law and taxation.

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Insolvency law is currently facing challenges on all levels: from sole traders and small businesses, all the way up to banks and sovereign states. 
While usually the exclusive territory of individual European Member States, insolvency law has become the focus of attention for the European institutions, which are aiming to create a Capital Markets Union and improve the effectiveness of the Banking Union. When compared with the United States, where the first federal law was enacted in 1800, Europe is trailing behind. Can the Member States overcome their differences? Will Brexit change everything?               
This unique, one-day conference will attempt to provide answers to the questions arising in this context.
The conference will start at 9:00 AM. There will be increased security measures at the gates. Please plan accordingly and do not forget to bring an ID.
 
8.30 - Arrival of attendees and registration
(Please be aware of security checks at the site entrance)
 
8.45 - OPENING OF THE COLLOQUIUM 
by Sophie Vermeille, President of Droit & Croissance, Rules for Growth
 
<H2 CLASS="MsoPlainText">9.00 - Keynote speeches :</H2>
François Villeroy de Galhau, Gouvernor of Banque de France
Mihaela Carpus Carcea, European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers
 
<H2 CLASS="MsoPlainText">9.45 - Round-table discussion #1</H2>
What has made London so unique in Europe until recently? Potential consequences of a Brexit on practices as regards financial restructuring 
Speakers:
Felix Steffek, University of Cambridge
David Chijner, DLA Piper, Paris
Mr Justice Snowden, High Court Judge of England and Wales
Moderator: Julie Miecamp, Reorg Research
 
<H4>10.30 ——— Break ———</H4>
 
<H2>11.00 - Round-table discussion #2</H2>
Which insolvency law should apply to corporates in the European Union? 
Keynote speech: 
Vincent Aussilloux, head of the economic department, France Stratégie, Office of the French Prime Minister
Speakers:
Adrian Thery, partner, Garrigues,
Yves Lelièvre, Head of the Commercial Courts of France
Vincent Catherine, Managing Director, Oaktree Capital Management
Donald Bernstein, partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell
Claire Favre, Honorary Chairman of the Chambre commerciale de la Cour de Cassation, Vice President of the French Competition Authority 
Moderator: Sophie Vermeille, Droit & Croissance
 
<H4 CLASS="MsoPlainText">12.45 ——— Lunch break ———</H4>
 
<H2>14.30 - Keynote speech: </H2>
Sébastien Raspiller, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Corporate Financing and Financial Markets Division, Directorate-General of the Treasury, French Ministry of Finance
<H2 CLASS="MsoPlainText">14.45 - Round-table discussion #3</H2>
The advantages of effective insolvency law to facilitate the resolution of non performing loans 
Speakers:
Silvia Giacomelli, Senior Economist, Banca d'Italia 
Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal, Chair in Banking and Finance Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London
Alain Demarolle, Managing director, Cerberus Capital Management
Moderator: Mario Oliviero, Reorg Research
 
<H4 CLASS="MsoPlainText">15.45 ——— Break ———</H4>
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<H2 CLASS="MsoPlainText">16.00 - Round-table discussion #4</H2>
Current challenge: Financial restructuring and the difficulties raised by the development of bond markets in Europe 
Keynote Speech: 
Garry Simmons, Managing Director, Association for Financial Markets in Europe
 Speakers: 
Jose Maria Jauregui, Lazard, Madrid
Jean-François Cizain, head of restructuring, Messier Maris 
Stephen Portsmouth, Société Générale
Moderator: Sophie Vermeille, Droit & Croissance
 
17.00 - END OF THE CONFERENCE
 
One-day conference at the Banque de France Conference Center including reception and buffet.
 
Conference organized by the Think Tank, Rules for Growth/ Droit & Croissance with the support of AFME, Davis Polk & Wardwell, DLA Piper, Garrigues, Institut Louis Bachelier, Lazard, Messier Maris & Associés and Reorg Research
This event is free of charge for students, academics and public servants. If you are a student, an academic or a civil servant (only), to register please contact: <A HREF="mailto:conference@droitetcroissance.fr" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">conference@droitetcroissance.fr</A>.
This event will use the swapcard system in order to provide a business friendly networking. You can already create your online business card on <A HREF="https://www.swapcard.com/application" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Swapcard" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Swapcard</A> and start to connect with other attendees !

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