INSOL InternationalAnnual Regional Conference

24th – 26th January 2016

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

INSOL Dubai

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Conference Chairs’ Welcome

INSOL is delighted to be holding its 2016 Annual Europe, Africa, Middle East Conference in Dubai.

This will be the second time INSOL has held a conference in The United Arab Emirates. It signifies the

great changes taking place in the region. In a period when the pace of change continues to accelerate

within the increasingly global world of restructuring and insolvency practice, there can be no better way

to remain well-informed about current thinking, than through interaction with your peers and other experts

from across the sector.

Breakouts, plenary sessions and informal discussions will cover a wide range of technical issues, and

present best practices for providing workable and relevant solutions to public and private sector clients,

whether their focus be local or global.

We look forward to welcoming you in Dubai. Delegate places are always limited, so book now to reserve

your place.

Tony Bugg Simon FreakleyLinklaters LLP AlixPartnersConference Co-Chair Conference Co-Chair

Contents

Sponsors and Group of Thirty-Six 3

Ancillary Meetings 4

Conference Technical Programme 5

Registration Information 10

Registration Form 11

Hotel Information 13

Committees and Continuing Professional Education 14

General Information 15

Member Associations 16

Conference Registrations Conference Manager Heather Callow Tina McGorman INSOL International INSOL International 6-7 Queen Street 6-7 Queen Street London, EC4N 1SP London, EC4N 1SP UK UK

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7248 3333 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7248 3333 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7248 3384 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7248 3384 Email: heather@insol.ision.co.uk Email: tina@insol.ision.co.uk

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AlixPartners LLP

Allen & Overy LLP

Alvarez & Marsal LLC

Baker & McKenzie LLP

BDO LLP

BTG Global Network

Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP

Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Clayton Utz

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Clifford Chance LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroe

Deloitte LLP

Dentons

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Norton Rose Fulbright

Pepper Hamilton LLP

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

PPB Advisory

PwC

Rajah & Tann Asia

RBS

RSM

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Shearman & Sterling LLP

South Square

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

White & Case LLP

DLA Piper

EY

Ferrier Hodgson

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Goodmans LLP

Grant Thornton

Greenberg Traurig LLP

Hogan Lovells LLP

Huron Consulting Group

Jones Day

Kaye Scholer LLP

King & Wood Mallesons

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

KPMG LLP

Linklaters LLP

The Group of Thirty-Six features some of the most prominent and influential firms within the insolvencyand turnaround profession. The aim of the Group of Thirty-Six is to work with INSOL to develop bestpractice guidelines and develop legislation to enhance the ability of practitioners globally to savebusinesses throughout the world.

Sponsors

INSOL International would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of INSOL Dubai.

Welcome Reception & Dinner Sponsor: Corporate Sponsor:

Monday Lunch Sponsor: Tuesday Lunch Sponsor:

Tuesday Breakfast Sponsor: Coffee Break Sponsor:

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this conference. Please contact claireb@insol.ision.co.ukfor more details.

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Ancillary Meetings

Sunday 24 January 2016

9.00am – 5.00pm MENA Roundtable (Closed Meeting)

Since 2007, Hawkamah, INSOL International and The World Bank Group haveheld a number of meetings to discuss issues of corporate governance andinsolvency reform within the region.

On Sunday 24th January prior to INSOL Dubai, the MENA Roundtable will belaunched to capitalize on the work done to date and to provide a forum for thediscussion of insolvency reform and how this can complement effectivecorporate governance. It is envisaged the roundtable will comprise ofrepresentatives from both the private sector and public policy makers, therebyencouraging reform experiences to be shared and challenges to be discussed in an open and frank forum.

Participation will be by invitation only and it is hoped that all countries in theMENA region will be represented in the discussions.

1.00pm – 5.00pm INSOL Fellow Refresher Course Half Day Programme (Closed Meeting)

The second annual INSOL Fellow Refresher Course Half Day Programme will be held on Sunday 24th January 2016 preceding the main conference. This halfday programme, co-chaired by Lucas Kortmann of RESOR N.V. and Allan Nackanof Farber Financial Group, will feature presentations by Fellows for Fellows on a range of technical topics and real-world case studies. Discussion is intended to build upon and update knowledge obtained in the Global Insolvency PracticeCourse and provides an opportunity for networking and sharing. A lunch willprecede the meeting. Fellows are encouraged to arrive on Saturday to attend thisand other exclusive Fellows functions.

3.30pm – 5.30pm Small Practice Issues Meeting (Open Meeting)

The INSOL International Small Practice Committee under the chairmanship ofHans Klopper annually holds an open meeting for small practitioners attendingthe conference, so that everyone can meet prior to the start of the conference to facilitate networking. If you would like to attend the open committee meetingplease let us know and an agenda for the meeting will be sent to you. A dinner is being arranged on Monday 25 January which is the free evening for any smallpractitioner and their accompanying person to attend. There is an additional costto attend this dinner and you would need to register to attend when you registerfor the conference.

The intent of the committee:The committee will canvas the views of small practitioners to establish how theassociation can answer their needs.

• It will consider matters of particular concern to small practices in differentjurisdictions

• It will carry out research into the areas of concern and establish how theproblems are handled in different jurisdictions

• It will make available the results of such research to the members of INSOLInternational.

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Conference Technical Programme

Sunday 24 January 2016

12.00pm – 8.00pm Delegate RegistrationWelcome Continental Breakfast

7.30pm – 10.00pm Welcome Reception & Dinner, Joharah BallroomSponsored by BDO LLPFor delegates and registered accompanying persons

Monday 25 January 2016

8.00am – 4.00pm Delegate Registration

8.00am – 8.50am Welcome Continental Breakfast

Plenary Sessions Joharah Ballroom

9.00am – 9.30am Conference Welcome & Opening RemarksJoharah Ballroom

9.30am – 10.30am Keynote SpeakerPlenary Session

10.30am – 10.45am Delegate discussion

10.45am – 11.15am Networking Coffee Break, FoyerSponsored by RSM

11.15am – 12.15pm Breakout Sessions

A1 Sovereign debt restructuring – how does it differ from corporate debt restructuring?

The implications for the EU region of the latest developments relating to thesovereign debt restructurings in Greece, Cyprus and Ukraine, continue to make headlines. But are they really that different from major corporate debtrestructurings and how are the principles applied in the corporate environmenttranslated to sovereign debt in practice?

An expert panel of professionals will discuss some of the complex issues thesegovernments and the financial and corporate sectors have to deal with. How aresovereigns different from corporates? What is the role of multilateral agenciessuch as the IMF and central banks in sovereign debt restructurings? Who are thehold-out creditors and whose bluff are they calling? What are the political driversin sovereign restructurings in terms of financial structuring and delivery ofstructural reforms stated as conditions to support/forbearance; pari passuclauses in sovereign debt credit agreements; and the influence on the dynamic of credit default swaps. Are sovereign debt restructurings durable?

This session will assess the state of play and lessons to be learnt, including thelatest developments and the impact of whatever the outcome is for Greece.

Join the discussion and have your say.

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A2 Getting personal: practitioner exposure to liabilities across jurisdictions

What keeps you awake at night?

The insolvency practitioner is no stranger to worrying about remuneration and expenses. Will I have to pay personally for certain expenses? Will other claims rank ahead of mine?

Pension claims, environmental clean ups, employee accidents and trade creditorscan in different jurisdictions attract differing levels of priority in an insolventadministration. Depending upon where you work, such liabilities may be imposedpersonally, as an expense payable ahead of unsecured creditors and sometimessecured creditors, or as an expense payable with ordinary unsecured creditors.

Featuring a panel of experts with global experiences to share, you will learn howthese risks affect an appointment strategy and appreciate the balance to be struckbetween finding a way through financial distress and turning the lights off.

For a better night's sleep no matter where you are in the world, this session is a must!

A3 What next for Middle Eastern restructuring and what role will Islamicfinancing play?

As Islamic financing crosses into new jurisdictions and moves from being a niche product to being more accepted and adopted in the mainstream market,questions continue to be raised in relation to the interplay between Islamicfinance principles and national laws in relation to enforceability of contracts and the potential implications for any restructuring or work-out.

Our distinguished panel will look at the restructuring of Islamic finance debt in Islamic and secular jurisdictions and also compare jurisdictions where there are specific laws for Islamic finance to those where Islamic finances deals areexecuted within existing legislative and regulatory framework.

12.15pm – 12.30pm Delegate discussion

12.30pm – 1.45pm Networking Lunch, Water TerraceSponsored by hww hermann wienberg wilhelm

1.45pm – 2.45pm Breakout Sessions

B1 Waving or drowning? Financial institution recovery and resolution another year on

Whether or not the Great Recession is behind us we feel its impact on a dailybasis. Amidst continuing public reform of insolvency regimes and private sectorplanning for new and untested rules and regulations governing future financial firmfailure, policy makers, the industry, and insolvency practitioners around the worldcontinue to grapple with how to muddle through this new “normal.” Indeed, there is constant, vigorous debate as to whether the world has learned the right lessonsand what the future should (and yet may actually…) hold.

Please join this expert panel of regulatory and industry veterans to continue thisvital debate, with a focus on the practical steps financial institutions and theinsolvency industry should be taking now in an evolving landscape. We will engagein discussion of what cross-border financial firm failure looks like today and howthat is likely to continue to evolve in the near future. The panel will draw onexamples from recent financial firm failures and their immediate consequences for institutions, creditors, and counterparties, as well as the political and policycatalysts that have kept us awash in change for the past seven years.

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B2 Restructuring in Indonesia, Latin America, China and India – an art or a science?

The volatile, emerging market economies of Indonesia, India, China and LatinAmerica have consistently provided investors with a volatile diet of risk andreward. Restructuring professionals in these jurisdictions have thus facedopportunity and frustration in equal measure. Current matters such as Berau,Petrobras, Kaisa and Essar illustrate this vividly.

Drawing on their practical experience, the speakers will highlight the similaritiesand differences in approach required to conduct a successful restructuring orinsolvency in each of these theatres. They will address the extent to which localcreditors or “on shore” structures may be favoured over external investors, alliedwith the strength (or otherwise) of the rule of law and the judiciary in general andthe applicable restructuring regime in particular.

The session will also draw out the importance of “local knowledge” and illustratethe way in which early and active engagement with creditors and otherstakeholders can improve transparency where that may be lacking and securethe best possible seats at the negotiating table. The panel will also discuss theextent to which careful structuring and pre-emptive planning at the outset canmitigate future losses or create leverage before considering the potential use ofinternational recognition techniques and procedures such as Chapter 15 of theUS Bankruptcy Code and the UNCITRAL Model Law as tools for obtaining therecognition – and facilitating the delivery – of restructurings in these jurisdictionsand on to the international stage.

B3 View from the Islands: how does common law compare with statutory recognition principles?

Venturing offshore is often an adventure but what sort of welcome awaitsinsolvency professionals when they flex their muscles on the islands?

Offshore international centres play a key role in world finance and inevitably arefound in many structures subject to insolvency regimes. What are the currentframeworks in place for international co-operation? Are they adequate, dynamicor outdated? Protectionism or universalism, what changes should beimplemented and why?

An international panel will examine and discuss how well the offshorejurisdictions have performed against their onshore counterparts and whether or not they could do better.

2.45pm – 3.00pm Delegate discussion

3.00pm – 3.30pm Networking Coffee Break, FoyerSponsored by RSM

3.30pm – 4.30pm Breakout Sessions

C1 Directors in the twilight zone – 2016 update

Much of the debate regarding restructuring and insolvency focus, quite rightly, on the mechanics of the implementation of a “successful” restructuring orinsolvency. As such and by their very nature, that dialogue focuses on “black andwhite” issues.

The reality is that there is a very real human element in the commencement ofany insolvency event and the manner in which that insolvency event may unfold –the directors who initiate the process. It is only human nature that emotion andsubjective considerations influence that decision.

This session will examine the interplay between the role of the director and thevarying legal considerations that govern the role of directors upon an insolvencyevent. Particular regard will be paid to – should the laws applicable to directors“encourage” directors to actively attempt a restructuring rather than quickrecourse to the appointment of an insolvency administrator, and can the directorsface personal liability for hostility towards placing a company in the hands ofinsolvency administrators?

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C2 Keep the air-con on: hot topics for 2016

An international panel will commence this session by providing an up-to theminute review of the latest developments in the insolvency world, and then askthe audience to choose four of the hot topics that they would like to discuss.

This promises to be a lively debate on the hottest developments and trendsworldwide and delegates are invited to join the discussion.

C3 Small firms: being agile and working smart in the digital age

The session will focus on the resources, both internal and external, that smallfirms can draw upon when marketing their services. It will examine how smallfirms can exploit their greater flexibility and agility when designing andimplementing their marketing and workflows when compared with their largerbrethren, enabling them to move quicker to exploit new work opportunities andchanges in trends.

The session will show how small firms can compete on an even footing withlarger competitors who have access to substantial marketing and advertisingbudgets.

To do this it will draw on the experience of key small firm practitioners who willshow how both traditional marketing activities and newer, digital initiatives can be used to create renewable sources of work opportunities that will enable small firms to remain in close contact with work providers in a timely and cost-effective manner.

4.30pm – 4.45pm Delegate discussion

4.45pm Close

Free evening

Tuesday 26 January 2016

8.40am – 9.30am

9.40am – 9.45am

9.45am – 10.45am

10.45am – 11.00am

11.00am – 11.30am

Welcome Continental BreakfastSponsored by AlixPartners LLP

Welcome Back, Joharah Ballroom

The "art of judging" in cross-border and multinational casesThe dilemmas experienced by the insolvency professionals during a globalcorporate restructuring may be endless and inevitably some of these difficultiesend up in court. The restructuring professionals are therefore always keen to hearthe views from those that make the final decisions – the judiciary.

This session will be an interview of eminent judges and the judges views will beasked on a range of issues. What IP’s and attorneys should be considering if theydecide to bring a case to court – what the bankruptcy judges are looking for?Involvement of the bankruptcy judges in an out of court and pre-court scheme ofarrangement procedure; Problems that bankruptcy judges see at pre insolvencystage and possibly provide suggestions/tips to the practitioners; Use of protocolsand court-to-court communications - successes and missed opportunities.

Delegate discussion

Networking Coffee Break, FoyerSponsored by RSM

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11.30am – 12.30pm Europe’s grand plan: will the new European Insolvency Regulation lead to harmony or more complexity?

The economic crisis has demonstrated the importance of insolvency law.Insolvency laws that provide for modern and efficient liquidation and restructuringregimes facilitate the rescue of viable businesses and the recovery and growth ofeconomies. No wonder that the modernisation of (cross-border) insolvency law ishigh on the European political agenda. The past years have shown significantdevelopments.

The adoption in 2015 of the recast of the EU Insolvency Regulation marks a newchapter in cross-border insolvencies in the EU. But does the new regulationcontain all the tools that are required to effectively liquidate or restructure abusiness in a cross-border scenario?

Many Member States of the European Union have recently reformed or are in the process of reforming their insolvency laws. Often, the main aim of suchreform is to further the restructuring of troubled but viable businesses. TheEuropean Commission’s recommendation on a new approach to business failureand insolvency of March 2014 has been a catalyst for this development. But arethe laws in the Member States developing in the right direction? Do they containall the key elements that a modern restructuring law should have?

Together with the participants the speakers will assess whether Europe is on theright track.

12.30pm – 12.45pm Delegate discussion

12.45pm – 2.00pm Networking Lunch, Water TerraceSponsored by South Square

2.00pm – 3.00pm Times are changing – evaluating new restructuring options and their impact on global practice

There has been an almost unprecedented amount of new restructuring legislationand practice being introduced by countries across the globe. As these laws start to be tested at local level and new techniques, both in and out of formalrestructuring proceedings, are developed, the position of the UK’s Scheme ofArrangement and the US’s Chapter 11 as the default international restructuringtools are starting to be questioned.

The panel will examine the latest restructuring options covering the key regions of the World and discuss the likely impact on future restructurings. There will be a particular focus on techniques aimed at avoiding formal insolvency filings aswell as a debate on the relevance of new local laws and the prospect of thesebeing adopted in the global restructuring arena.

3.00pm – 3.15pm Delegate discussion

3.15pm – 3.45pm Networking Coffee Break, FoyerSponsored by RSM

3.45pm – 4.45pm Closing speaker

4.45pm – 5.00pm Delegate discussion

5.00pm Close of conference

7.00pm – 10.00pm Gala Dinner, Joharah BallroomFor delegates and registered accompanying persons

The Technical Programme may be subject to change.

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Registration Information

Payment: Conference payments by cheque can be made in Pounds Sterling (£) and made payable to: INSOL International Limited. Payment should be sent together with your registration form to INSOL International, 6-7 Queen Street, London EC4N 1SP. Payment can be made by personal or company cheque. Please ensure that the name of the delegate and/or accompanying guest and company is written clearly on the back of all cheques, which accompany the registration form. Cheques must be made payable to INSOL International Limited for the Conference fee.

If you wish to pay by credit card we accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. All payments debited from your credit card will be in Pounds Sterling (£). Cardholders will be charged by their credit card companies in their local currency. INSOL International is not responsible for any losses or gains in the fee due to currency changes.

Credit Card Surcharge Fee: Delegates paying with MasterCard/Visa/American Express will be charged a 2% surcharge to cover the credit card transaction fee. The additional charge will be added to your final invoice. Direct debit cards do not incur any additional surcharges.

Disclaimer: INSOL International (INSOL) cannot accept any liability for any loss, cost or expense suffered or incurred by any person if such loss is caused or results from the act, default or omission of any person other than an employee or agent of INSOL International. In particular INSOL cannot accept any liability for losses arising from the provision of services provided by hotel companies or transport operators. Nor can INSOL accept liability for losses suffered by reason of war, including threat of war, riots, and civil strife, terrorist activity, natural disaster, weather, fire, flood, drought, technical mechanical or electrical breakdown within any premises visited by delegates or their guests in connection with the Conference, industrial disputes, government action, regulations or technical problems which may affect the services providedin connection with the Conference. INSOL is not able to give any warranty that any person will appear as a speaker or panellist. English Law shall govern the contract between delegates, accompanying persons and INSOL International and any disputes shall be the exclusive preserve of the English Courts.

Copyright: Copyright in all software, papers and other material produced for the Conference will be vested in INSOL. Companies and their delegates may copy such material for their personal use, but further copying, and in particular copying for sale or any other commercial purpose is prohibited without prior permission.

Travel & Health Insurance: INSOL International shall not be responsible for, and shall be exempt from, all liability in respect of any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any person during the Conference. It is the delegate and accompanying person’s responsibility to be adequately insured in case of claims pertaining to travel/accidents and illness for the duration of your visit to Dubai.

Cancellation of the Conference by the Organisers and Insurance: In the event that the Conference is cancelled by INSOL, or by any reason of any factor outside the control of INSOL, and cannot take place, the amount of the Registration fee shall be refunded. The liability of INSOL shall be limited to that refund, and INSOL shall not be liable for any other loss, cost or expense, howsoever caused, incurred or arising. In particular, INSOL shall not be liable to refund any travel costs incurred by delegates or their guests or their companies. It follows that delegates and their guests and their companies are advised to take out comprehensive insurance including travel insurance.

Cancellations of attendance by Delegates: All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to INSOL International, 6-7 Queen Street, London EC4N 1SP United Kingdom. The policy regarding the refund of registration fees is as follows:

Cancellations received up to and including 17 December 2015There will be a cancellation fee of £50 per delegate and/or accompanying person.

Cancellations received after 17 December 2015It is regretted that from this date, there will be no refund of registration fees received, and delegates will be liable for the total cost of any outstanding fees relating to the Conference. A substitute maybe put forward to fill your delegate’s place.

Confirmation of Cancellation: If no written confirmation of the cancellation is received within 24 hours please contact INSOL International and ensure the cancellation has been received.

Hotel Bookings and Cancellations: All hotel bookings are the responsibility of the individual delegate

to make and cancel directly with the hotel. Credit card guarantee is required at time of reservations.A non-refundable one (1) night deposit fee will be charged at the time of booking.

Hotel Cancellation Policy and No Show PolicyIn the event of “NO-SHOW” on the date of arrival/ or cancellation within 60 days prior to arrival, a 100% cancellation fee for all room nights will apply for the duration of the stay.

Conference Registration via the net: Registrations can also be made via the INSOL website at www.insol.org

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INSOL Dubai Conference Registration Form24th-26th January 2016, Conference Venue: Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, 75157, United Arab Emirates

Deadline for early registration fee: 15 October 2015

Closing Deadline: 17 December 2015 Cancellation Deadline: 17 December 2015

Please mail or fax this form to: Heather Callow, INSOL Dubai, INSOL International, 6-7 Queen Street, London EC4N 1SP Fax: +44 207 248 3384 or e-mail heather@insol.ision.co.ukYou can also register online at www.insol.org

Note: This delegate registration form is valid for one delegate. Photocopies may be made foradditional reservations. This registration form can only be accepted if accompanied by full payment,which can be made by cheque, or credit card.

Title: First Name: Surname:

Name as you wish it to appear on your badge:

Firm Name:

Address:

Tel: Fax: Email:

The delegate registration fee includes entry to the technical sessions on Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 January,Conference lunches on 25 and 26 January, the Welcome Dinner on Sunday 24 January and the GalaDinner on Tuesday 26 January 2016.

Accompanying Person

Name as you wish it to appear on badge:

The accompanying person registration fee includes entry to the Welcome Dinner on Sunday 24 Januaryand the Gala Dinner on Tuesday 26 January. Accompanying Person is defined as a participant’s spouse,partner, or other personal relation who does not have a business interest in the Conference.

Registration Fees Amount Payable

INSOL Member Conference £

Non Member Conference £

Accompanying Person Fee

Before 15 October

£1,350.00

£1,600.00

£350.00

After 15 October

£1,500.00

£1,750.00

£400.00 £

Become a member of INSOL International and take advantage of all the member benefits including reducedconference fees. To apply for membership please contact Jelena Sisko at jelena@insol.ision.co.uk

Small Practice Dinner Before 15 October After 15 October Amount Payable

Tickets per person £100.00 £125.00 £

Delegate name, firm and country will be listed on the delegate list. Photos & video may be taken during the conference for publication.

Please bring your confirmation and photographic identification with you in order to collect your badge and conference papers.

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Breakout Sessions – Monday 25 January

Please choose ONE session from each group. Please note the breakouts do not now denote specific interest groups.

11.15am – 12.30pm 1.45pm – 3.00pm 3.30pm – 4.30pm

A1 q Sovereign Debt B1 q Financial Institutions C1 q Twilight zone update

A2 q Getting Personal B2 q Asia Restructuring C2 q Hot topics

A3 q Islamic Financing B3 q View from the Islands C3 q Small firms – digital age

Social Functions – Conference Delegates and Registered Accompanying Persons OnlyPlease tick the box to confirm attendance at the social functions

Welcome Dinner on Sunday 24 January q Gala Dinner on Tuesday 26 January q

Payment SummaryIf you wish to pay by cheque we can accept payment in Pounds Sterling. If you wish to pay by credit cardplease make the calculations and payment in Pounds Sterling. Cardholders will be charged by their creditcard companies in their local currency. INSOL International is not responsible for any losses or gains in thefee due to currency changes.

Delegate Fee: £ Accompanying Person’s Fee: £ Total: £

I enclose a cheque/draft to the order of:

Please debit my credit card details below for the order of

American Express q MasterCard q Visa q Debit Card qSurcharge Fee: Delegates paying with MasterCard/Visa/American Express will be charged a 2% surchargeto cover the credit card transaction fee. The additional charge will be added to your final invoice. Directdebit cards do not incur any additional surcharges.

Card Number: Expiry Date: Security No:

Cardholder Name:

Card Billing Address (if different from address on previous page):

Signature: Date:

Special Dietary RequirementsIf you have any dietary restrictions, please remember to identify yourself to the staff at each event.INSOL will try their best to accommodate any special dietary requests:

Have you attended an INSOL Conference previously?: Yes q / No q

New AttendeeIf you are a new attendee at an INSOL Conference would you like to join the President and INSOL Board of Directors at a reception prior to the Welcome Reception on Sunday 24 Janauary?:

Yes q / No qSmall Practice MeetingWould you like to attend the Small Practice Committee Open Meeting on Sunday afternoon at 3.30pm:

Yes q / No q

Additional Requirements:The Madinat Jumeirah is wheelchair accessible. If you require further information please contact us.

Hotel: Please indicate for our records which hotel you will be staying at:

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Hotel Information

Conference Hotel: Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, PO BOX 75157, United Arab EmiratesTel: +971 (0) 4 366 8888

Hotel Reservations: Reservation Deadline: 19th November 2015Reservations are subject to guestroom and rate availability. Reservations must be made online via theINSOL website link or via the links below.

All hotel reservations are the responsibility of the individual delegate to make and cancel directly with thehotel. Credit card guarantee is required at the time of reservation.

Group Code: INS190116Room Rates:Hotel Singe Rate Double RateAl Qasr 1,700 AED 1,830 AEDDar Al Masyaf 1,700 AED 1,830 AEDMina A’Salam 1,700 AED 1,830 AED

Room rates are subject to 10% Municipality Fees and 10% Service Charge and AED 20 Tourism Dirham per room per night. Room Rates are inclusive of Breakfast in a buffet Restaurant only. A non-refundable one (1) night deposit fee will be charged at the time of booking.

Cancellations:

In the event of “NO-SHOW” on the date of arrival/or cancellation within 60 days prior to arrival, a 100%cancellation fee for all room nights will apply for the duration of the stay.

Check-in/Check-out• Hotel check-in after 1600 hours, room assignments prior to this time are subject to availability

• Hotel checkout prior to 1200 hours, after this time, a supplementary charge may be charged in respectof a late check out subject to availability.

Late Check-out PolicyPlease be advised that this is subject to availability on the actual day of departure. Policy as follows;

• Till 13:00 Complimentary

• Till 18:00 50% of full night charge will apply

• Thereafter full night charge will apply

Al Qasrhttp://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/al-qasr/?checkIn=24/01/2016&checkOut=27/01/2016&groupCode=INS190116&room=2-0&pvt=yes

As part of the magnificent Madinat Jumeirah or ‘City of Jumeirah’, Al Qasr offers all the facilities andactivities of the wider resort. World-class restaurants, bars and cafes, Talise Spa and our healthclub TaliseFitness, a traditional souk housing scores of boutiques, shops and galleries – this is just a taste of theexperiences available to you during your stay at Al Qasr.

Dar Al Masyafhttp://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/dar-al-masyaf/?checkIn=20/01/2016&checkOut=27/01/2016&groupCode=INS190116&room=2-0&pvt=yes

You’ll find complete tranquility during your stay at Dar Al Masyaf. Inspired by the traditional courtyardsummer houses of old Arabia, these standalone two-storey houses offer an exquisitely designed hideaway –the premium accommodation of our resort. Coming and going is pleasing in itself, with the houses accessibleby scenic waterways and paths that wind their way through lush landscaped gardens. Inside, you’llexperience the height of luxury, with beautifully appointed, light and spacious guest rooms and suites.

Mina A’Salamhttp://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/mina-a-salam/?checkIn=19/01/2016&checkOut=28/01/2016&groupCode=INS190116&room=2-0&pvt=yes

A sanctuary of Arabian warmth and generosity, Mina A’Salam makes a luxurious base for families, businesstravellers and groups. Our spacious guest rooms are beautifully furnished, with private balconiesoverlooking the sea. We invite you to come and experience traditional Arabic care and hospitality.

The above links are available on the INSOL website at www.insol.org

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Committees

Main Organising Committee

Tony Bugg Linklaters LLP Co-Conference Chair

Simon Freakley AlixPartners Co-Conference Chair

Friedrich von Kaltenborn-Stachau RSM/BRL TreasurerFellow, INSOL International

David Fletcher BDO LLP Technical Co-Chair

Ian Jack Baker & McKenzie LLP Technical Co-Chair

Jan Bunnemann DLA Piper LLP Sponsorship ChairFellow, INSOL International

Robin Abraham Clifford Chance Marketing & Sponsorship

Technical Programme Committee

David Fletcher BDO LLP Technical Co-Chair

Ian Jack Baker & McKenzie LLP Technical Co-Chair

Jean Baron SCP Caviglioli-Baron-FourquieFellow, INSOL International

Samantha Bewick KPMG LLPFellow, INSOL International

Andre Boraine University of Pretoria

Stephen Briscoe Briscoe Wong Ferrier Limited

Jane Dietrich Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLPFellow, INSOL International

Lisa Donahue AlixPartners

Ian Field Allen & Overy LLP

David Goldman Norton Rose Fulbright

Anthony Idigbe Punuka Attorneys & SolicitorsFellow, INSOL International

Johan Jol ABN Amro Bank NVFellow, INSOL International

David Molton Brown Rudnick LLPFellow, INSOL International

Ivo Meinert Willrodt PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbHFellow, INSOL International

Continuing Professional Education

For those delegates who are required by their professional associations to achieve minimum levels of continuing education, certificates of attendance will be available on request.

The Law Society of England and Wales

The Law Society of England and Wales has accredited this conference for 11 hours of CPE. New York and many US states have adopted procedures to extend comity to jurisdictions whose CLEaccreditation standards meet their standards. The Law Society of England and Wales is one of theseapproved jurisdictions.

We are seeking accreditation from the Law Society of Hong Kong, The Bar Standards Board and theInsolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore.

The Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) haveapproved the Conference for their Mandatory Professional Development Credits.

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General Information

Hotel: The Madinat Jumeirah comprises of 3 grand boutique hotels, Mina A’Salam, Al Qasr and Dar AlMasyaf, courtyard summer houses, a traditional souk, Talise Spa, the regions leading conference andbanqueting centre, unlimited recreational facilities and the superlative Quay Healthclub. Madinat Jumeirahhas 41 restaurants, bars and cafés. The hotel is designed in the style of an ancient citadel capturing theessence of “old” Dubai.

Mina A’Salam comprises of 280 rooms and 12 suites, all with balconies and sea-facing aspects.Al Qasr comprises of 260 rooms and 32 suites, all with balconies.

Climate: Winter in Dubai tends to fall from January to March. During this period the weather is moderatewith a maximum temperature of 30-degree centigrade and a minimum temperature of around 15-degreecentigrade. During the day, the weather remains sunny for almost 8 hours.

Currency: The unit of currency in Dubai is dirham. The Dirham is divided into units of 100 fils. Currencynotes are issued in denominations of 5,10,20,50,100,200,500 and 1000 Dirhams. Coin denominations are1,5,10,25 and 50 fils and 1 dirham.

Tipping: Tipping for service is common in Dubai. Service may be included in the bill otherwise a 10% tip is appreciated by the service provider. You can tip bellboys 5 or 10 Dirhams or so, as you might do so forvalet parkers or porters.

Electricity: The electricity supply is 220/230 Volts, 50 Hertz.

Airport: The Dubai International Airport is 4km (2.5 miles) from central Dubai. A shuttle bus serviceconnects the three terminals, departing from outside Arrivals. Allow 20 minutes for transfer.

Dress code: Speakers are requested to wear business attire. For the social functions jackets are required,tie optional and smart casual to conference sessions.

Language: The official language in Dubai is Arabic according to the constitution of the country, whileEnglish is widely spoken. The language of the conference is English.

Joining Instructions: A confirmation of your booking will be sent to you on receipt of receiving yourregistration and payment. The joining instructions will be sent by email on 21 December 2015.

Social Functions: Registered accompanying persons attending the social functions must be over the ageof 21.

Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing: INSOL has a letter from the Director General of theDepartment of Tourism and Commerce Marketing welcoming all delegates to the INSOL Conference inDubai to assist delegate’s entry into the country for this event.

Visa and Other Requirements: It is the delegates’ responsibility to ensure they have the correct traveldocuments to Dubai. Delegates should check with their travel agents and/or local Embassy or Consulatefor current Visa Requirements.

The Madinat Jumeirah offers the facility of applying for your tourist visa for your stay date at a non-refundable fee and can be further extended subject to approval from Dubai Immigration on extra charges.For further information please contact tina@insol.ision.co.uk

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International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals

Member Associations

American Bankruptcy Institute (Professional Section)

Asociación Argentina de Estudios Sobre la Insolvencia

Asociacion Uruguaya de Asesores en Insolvencia y Reestructuraciones Empresariales

Association of Business Recovery Professionals – R3

Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Experts

Australian Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround Association

Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria

Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka

Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals

Canadian Bar Association (Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section)

China University of Politics and Law, Bankruptcy Lawand Restructuring Research Centre

Commercial Law League of America (Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section)

Especialistas de Concursos Mercantiles de Mexico

Finnish Insolvency Law Association

Ghana Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Insolvency Interest Group)

Hungarian Association of Insolvency Practitioners

INSOL Europe

INSOL India

INSOLAD - Vereniging Insolventierecht Advocaten

Insolvency Practitioners Association of Malaysia

Insolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore

Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos de Recuperação de Empresas

Instituto Brasileiro de Gestão e Turnaround

Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho Concursal

International Association of Insurance Receivers

International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation

Japanese Federation of Insolvency Professionals

Law Council of Australia (Business Law Section)

Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Nepalese Insolvency Practitioners Association

NIVD – Neue Insolvenzverwaltervereinigung Deutschlands e.V.

Non-Commercial Partnership Self-Regulated Organization of Arbitration Managers“Mercury” (NP SOAM Mercury)

Recovery and Insolvency Specialists Association (BVI) Limited

Recovery and Insolvency Specialists Association (Cayman) Limited

REFor – The Insolvency Practitioners Register of the National Councilof Spanish Schools of Economics

Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association of New Zealand

Russian Union of Self-Regulated Organizations of Arbitration Managers

South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York

The Society of Insolvency Practitioners of India

Turnaround Management Association (INSOL Special Interest Group)