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III NextGen Leadership Program and Class VIII Induction June 16, 2019 | Barcelona International Insolvency Institute 19th Annual Conference June 17–18, 2019 | Barcelona For further information about our Program, please contact the III NextGen Executive Director Franca Tibando at [email protected] Donald Bernstein Prof. Andre Boraine Steven Kargman Prof. Christoph Paulus Mark Phillips QC Hon. Elizabeth Stong Dr. Annerose Tashiro Sarah Christian Baker Botts LLP, Austin Thiago Braga Junqueira Pinheiro Neto Advogados, São Paulo Stacy A. Lutkus Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, New York Samantha Martin Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, New York Dr. Iván J. Romo SOELI Consulting, Juárez, México Dr. Wesley Rosslyn-Smith University of Pretoria, South Africa Blanka K. Wolfe Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, New York Conference Faculty Conference Programming and Organizing Committee

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III NextGen Leadership Program and Class VIII InductionJune 16, 2019 | Barcelona

International Insolvency Institute 19th Annual ConferenceJune 17–18, 2019 | Barcelona

For further information about our Program, please contact the III NextGen Executive Director Franca Tibando at [email protected]

Donald Bernstein

Prof. Andre Boraine

Steven Kargman

Prof. Christoph Paulus

Mark Phillips QC

Hon. Elizabeth Stong

Dr. Annerose Tashiro

Sarah Christian Baker Botts LLP, Austin

Thiago Braga Junqueira Pinheiro Neto Advogados, São Paulo

Stacy A. Lutkus Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, New York

Samantha Martin Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, New York

Dr. Iván J. Romo SOELI Consulting, Juárez, México

Dr. Wesley Rosslyn-Smith University of Pretoria, South Africa

Blanka K. Wolfe Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, New York

Conference Faculty Conference Programming and Organizing Committee

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III NextGen Leadership Program Class VIIIJune 16, 2019 | Barcelona

Welcome

The International Insolvency Institute ("III") is pleased to welcome you to the 8th Annual Conference of the III NextGen Leadership Program.

The III congratulates the Members of Class VIII on their induction into the III NextGen Leadership Program, and extends a warm welcome to everyone to the III's 19th Annual Conference in Barcelona.

The III is proud that this year's Program was developed by Members of the NextGen Leadership Program. The Program will feature presentations and discussion from leading insolvency practitioners from a variety of different countries from around the world, together with lead-ing Judges and Academic figures. We commend the members of the NextGen Leadership Program for their vision and extraordinary efforts in putting our Barcelona Program together. We also very much appreciate the outstanding Faculty of III Members that have offered their time, energy and commitment to supporting this very successful Program.

The Conference will feature an Opening Reception and Buffet Dinner on the evening of Sunday, June 16th follow-ing the NextGen Program, a renowned Legendary Dinner on the evening of Monday, June 17th and a NextGen Closing Dinner on the evening of Tuesday, June 18th.

We hope that everyone will enjoy the III NextGen Program, and we wish everyone from abroad a pleasant stay in Barcelona.

Thank you III NextGen Executive Committee

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Sarah Christian (Class III) Baker Botts LLP Austin, TX U.S.A. Email: [email protected]

Sarah Christian’s practice focuses primarily on corporate financing matters. She represents borrowers, financial institutions and agent banks in bank financings, securitizations and structured financings. She also represents companies in private and public placements, securities offerings and derivatives. Before beginning her career in law, Sarah worked as Controller and Chief Financial Officer of a privately held electrical contracting firm.

Ethan Birnberg (Class V) Ballard Spahr LLP Denver, Colorado U.S.A. Email: [email protected]

Ethan Birnberg represents clients across several industries, from middle market companies operating in the shale oil and energy industries, to RV park owners and luxury cruise tour operators. He is a litigator and fre-quently represents debtors, trustees, creditors, and receivers, predomi-nantly for court-appointed receivers in Ponzi scheme cases. His expertise includes corporate restructuring, workouts and asset sales, advising management and officers regard-ing fiduciary duties, and all types of adversary proceedings.

Ming Dong (Class VII) HunHe LLP Shanghai China Email: [email protected]

Ms. Dong was admitted to practice law in 2004 in Mainland China, and in 2011 in New York, United States. Prior to joining JunHe LLP, Ms. Dong practiced law in Shanghai Tianyin Law firm and Shanghai Joint-win law firm. The main fields she has advised many companies, government departments, financial institutions, and provided professional service on various matters, including business reorganization, debt restructuring, dispute resolution, liquidation, com-pliance etc. Ms. Dong also worked as the legal manager in an US listed company in solar industry over 2 years and was involved in a lot of capital raising matters, e.g. issuing the ADS, convertible notes, bank loan etc. In December 2010, Ms. Dong joined JunHe LLP.

Dr. Wesley Rosslyn-Smith (Class VI) University of Pretoria Hatfield South Africa Email: [email protected]

Dr. Wesley Rosslyn-Smith is cur-rently a senior lecturer for post and undergraduate studies in Strategy and Turnaround Management at the University of Pretoria. Founder of TMA-SA NextGen and member of the TMA NextGen International Committee and the International Insolvency Institute's NextGen Programme. Wesley completed his Master's in Business Rescue (cum laude) and PhD in Turnaround Man-agement at the University of Pretoria. Wesley also works as a turnaround consultant for companies in financial distress.

Dr. Iván J. Romo (Class III) SOELI Consulting Email: [email protected]

Iván Romo is the Managing Partner of SOELI Consulting a specialized firm in legal, operational and business devel-opment services. He has participated as leading attorney, off-counsel and expert witness in some of the most important insolvency cases in Mexico as: REFA Mexicana, Vitro, Mexicana de Aviación, Oceanografía, Altos Hornos de México, ICA, Abengoa, among others. He has been involved in high profile litigation and arbitral procedures as the millionaire disputes between COMMISA and CONPROCA against PEMEX. He participated in the ac-quisition process made by Anheus-er-Busch InBev of Grupo Modelo.He was the CEO for more than four years of Sonpetrol México, a drilling and work-over oil and gas company with more than 50 years of experi-ence. Nowadays, he is the Chairman of the Board.He is professor of bankruptcy, for-eign corporations and economic law in prestigious Mexican Institutions as Escuela Libre de Derecho, Universi-dad Panamericana, ITAM, Mexican Supreme Court, among others.

Blanka K. Wolfe (Class I) Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP New York, NY U.S.A. Email: [email protected]

Blanka Wolfe is a special counsel in the Finance & Bankruptcy Practice Group in the firm's New York office. Blanka represents international and domestic clients in domestic bankruptcy cases, foreign insolvencies, and creditors' rights litigations. She has represent-ed creditors, creditors' committees, institutional lenders, chapter 7 trustees, distressed asset investors and pur-chasers, and debtors in bankruptcy cases, bankruptcy litigation and related

out-of-court transactions in the United States and abroad, and in various industries, including financial services, aviation, hospitality, technology, phar-maceuticals, medical technology, real estate, equipment leasing and retail.

Stacy A. Lutkus (Class IV) Dinker Biddle & Reath LLP Albany, NY U.S.A. Email: [email protected]

Stacy is a senior Counsel in the Corporate Restructuring Practice Group of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Stacy has experience in all aspects of both in and out-of-court complex reorganization matters. She has advised clients in preparing chapter 11 matters for filing and negotiating restricting transactions, including distressed asset sales/purchases, debtor-in-possession financing and exit financing. She has experience representing debtors, hedge funds, and bank lenders in the financial services, real estate, telecommunica-tions, travel, and gaming industries. Before entering the legal field, Stacy spend several years working as a Special Agent in the Criminal Investigation Division of the United States Internal Revenue Service, where she developed a deep understanding of United States tax and anti-money laundering statutes and gained experience conducting witness interviews, participating in enforcement operations, preparing special agent reports, and testifying in court proceedings.

III NextGen Executive Committee

The International Insolvency Institute is proud to introduce the III NextGen Executive Committee Members

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Donald Bernstein (Bio)

III NextGen Leadership Program Class VIIIJune 16, 2019 | Barcelona

The III NextGen Leadership Program and Induction of Class VIII will take place at the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB), Mallorca, 283, 08037 Barcelona, Spain, courtesy of III Member Agustí Bou.

Faculty

The Barcelona Bar Association was founded as a public bar organization in 1833 by virtue of a royal order issued by King Ferdinand VII. The Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB) is a pioneering institution working to defend legal practice, as well as to foster the positive image of the legal profession within the society. The Barcelona Bar Association is at the service both of its members and Barcelona citizens 365 days a year.

Agustí Bou (Bio)

Steven Kargman (Bio)

Prof. Andre Boraine (Bio)

Prof. Christoph Paulus (Bio)

Hon. Elizabeth Stong (Bio)

Dr. Annerose Tashiro (Bio)

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2019 Barcelona Organizing and Programming Committee

Sarah Christian Baker Botts LLP Austin

Thiago Braga Junqueira Pinheiro Neto Advogados São Paulo

Stacy A. Lutkus Dinker Biddle & Reath LLP Albany, NY

Samantha Martin Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, New York

Dr. Wesley Rosslyn-Smith University of Pretoria, South Africa

Dr. Iván J. Romo SOELI Consulting Mexico

Blanka K. Wolfe Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, New York

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NextGen Optional Tour

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Because everyone has different schedules, we are suggesting a relaxing day on the beach for Next-Gens and their guests to meet up and come and go at your leisure.

Barceloneta BeachSpend the day on the beach in Barcelona enjoying the sun and seafood. Stopping for lunch at any one of the beach front restaurants.

Tapalicious 16:00 – 19:00Enjoy a 3 hour food experience with your Fellow Next-Gens of Spanish tapas and drinks as you explore old Barcelona. Your private guide will share insightful stories about the origin of the dishes and drinks as you hear about the history, culture and traditions of the city.

It is an exciting way to see Barcelona while eating and drinking your way through the city's charming lanes and alleyways. USD $100 per person To register, please visit iiiglobal.org

Barcelona Beach ClubsPurobeach BarcelonaLocated in the Hilton Diagonal Mar in Barcelona. Puro-beach Barcelona offers you the possibility of spending the day by the pool, with the added pleasure of a re-laxing treatment in the spa, while listening to DJ music all day. Purobeach also offers Puro music from their resident DJs. Restaurants by the pool offer a variety of salads and seafood as well as a large range of cock-tails, liquors, wines, spirits and champagnes.

To reserve your sunbed, please visit: www.purobeach.com/en/reserve-date-sunbed/

Sunbeds range from 80 Euros to 90 Euros per person.

CDM Beach ClubRelish in pure relaxation on CDM's elegant pool deck. The daybed area, located by the swimming pool, serves as a chic gathering spot for cocktails and conversation. You will be transported from the City of Barcelona to CDM with lush boats and breathtaking sea views.

To reserve your sunbed, please visit: www.cdmbeach-club.com

Sunbeds range from 60 Euros per person.

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06:30 – 07:30 Fun Run (see details on next page)

08:30 – 09:00 Registration and Breakfast

09:00 – 09:10 WelcomeDebra Grassgreen III Executive Committee Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones San Francisco, USA

09:10 – 09:40 Introduction Executive CommitteeSarah Christian Baker Botts LLP

Blanka Wolfe Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Dr. Ivan Romo SOELI Consulting

Ethan Birnberg Ballard Spahr LLP

Stacy A. Lutkus Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Dr. Wesley Rosslyn-Smith University of Pretoria

Ming Dong JunHe

09:40 – 10:10 Induction Class VIIIAlan Bloom President International Insolvency Institute Ernst & Young LLP, London, UK

10:10 – 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:30 Analysing the Causes of Retail Insolvencies Around the World

11:30 – 12:30 Asset Sales in Insolvency: A Comparative Presentation

12:30 – 13:15 Lunch

13:15 – 13:45 How the BREXIT Deal Will Impact the EU and UK

13:45 – 14:30 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery in Cross-Border Insolvencies

14:30 – 15:00 Dual Presentation: Conducting Major Cross-Border Restructurings

15:00 – 15:20 Coffee Break

15:20 – 16:20 Timing the Determination of a Debtor's Centre of Main Interest (COMI)

16:20 – 16:45 Roundup Competition: Choose Your Best Presentation

19:30 – 22:30 Opening Reception and Buffet Dinner Observatory Fabra

Summary of Events for Sunday, June 16, 2019III NextGen Leadership Program and Class VIII InductionBarcelona Bar Association (ICAB) Mallorca, 283, 08037 Barcelona, SpainNo transportation provided, walking distance from hotels.

NextGen Academic Preliminary Program

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III NextGen Leadership Program and Class VIII InductionBarcelona Bar Association (ICAB) Mallorca, 283, 08037 Barcelona, Spain

Walking distance from the hotels, no transportation provided.

NextGen Academic Preliminary Program Sunday, June 16, 2019

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06:30 – 07:30 Fun Run fun, relaxed 5K run with local law-yer, Clara Barnadi of FieldFisher, meet Clara in the lobby of the Hotel Majestic at 06:25

08:30 – 09:00 Registration and Breakfast

09:00 – 09:10 Welcome

Debra Grassgreen (Bio) III Executive Committee Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones San Francisco, USA

09:10 – 09:40 Introduction Executive Committee

Sarah Christian (Bio) Baker Botts LLP (Class III)

Blanka K. Wolfe (Bio) Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP (Class I)

Dr. Ivan Romo (Bio) SOELI Consulting Mexico (Class III)

Ethan Birnberg (Bio) Ballard Spahr LLP (Class V)

Stacy A. Lutkus (Bio) Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (Class IV)

Dr. Wesley Rosslyn-Smith (Bio) (Class VI) University of Pretoria Hatfield, South AfricaMing Dong (Bio) JunHe (Class VII)

09:40 – 10:10 Induction Class VIII

Alan Bloom (Bio) President International Insolvency Institute Ernst & Young LLP

London, England

10:10 – 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:30 Analysing the Causes of Retail Insolvencies Around the WorldPanel Moderators:

Prof. Andre Boraine (Bio) University of Pretoria Hatfield, South Africa

Hon. Elizabeth Stong (Bio) Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of New York, NY

Panelists:Eric Danner (Bio) (Class III) CR3 Partners, LLC Boston, USA

Dr. Ulf Pechartscheck (Bio) (Class VI) c/o Dr. Beck & Partner GbR Munich, GermanyDr. Wesley Rosslyn-Smith (Bio) (Class VI) University of Pretoria Hatfield, South AfricaEvan Zucker (Bio) (Class VII) Blank Rome LLP New York, USA

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11:30 – 12:30 Asset Sales in Insolvency: A Comparative PresentationPanel Moderator:

Steven Kargman (Bio) Kargman Associates New York, NY

Panelists:Fabio Weinberg Crocco (Bio) Sullivan & Cromwell New York, USA

Thiago Braga Junqueira (Bio) (Class V) Pinheiro Neto Advogados São Paulo, Brazil

Rosa Ma. Rojas Vertiz (Bio) (Class II) Consultant, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México México City, México

12:30 – 13:15 Lunch

13:15 – 13:45 How the BREXIT Deal Will Impact the EU and UK

Chair: Mark Phillips QC (Bio) South Square London, England

Prof. Christoph Paulus (Bio) Humboldt-University Berlin, Germany

13:45 – 14:30 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery in Cross-Border InsolvenciesPanel Moderator:

Dr. Annerose Tashiro (Bio) Schultze & Braun GmbH Achern, Germany

Panelists:Eloise Kate Fardon (Bio) (Class VI) Stephenson Harwood Hong Kong

Adam M. Lavine (Bio) (Class VII) Kobre & Kim LLP New York, NY

Joseph Reynaud (Bio) (Class VII) Stikeman Elliott LLP Montreal, Quebec

14:30 – 15:00 Dual Presentation: Conducting Major Cross-Border Restructurings

Donald Bernstein (Bio) Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP New York, NY

15:00 – 15:20 Coffee Break

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15:20 – 16:20 Timing the Determination of a Debtor's Centre of Main Interest (COMI)

Panel Moderators:Justice Paul Heath, Co-Chair (Bio) High Court of New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Madam Justice Barbara Romaine (Bio) Calgary Courts Center Calgary, Alberta

Panelists:Luke A. Barefoot (Bio) (Class VI) Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP New York, NY

Mathew Clingerman (Bio) (Class II) Krys Global Cayman Islands

Mark Craggs (Bio) (Class VI) Norton Rose Fulbright LLP London, England

James Falconer (Bio) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom London, England

Angela M. Libby (Bio) (Class VII) Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP New York, NY

R. Adam Swick (Bio) (Class VII) Reid Collins & Tsai LLP Austin, TX

16:20 – 16:45 Roundup Competition: Choose Your Best Presentation

19:30 – 22:30 Opening Reception and Buffet DinnerObservatory Fabra Meet in the lobby of the Majestic Hotel for buses to leave at 19:30

The opening reception will be on Sunday, June 16th, at the Fabra Observatory (circa 1904), one of the most ancient, still-functioning observatories in the world. The main conference will be held at the Imperial Hotel on June 17th and 18th. III's famous Legendary Dinner will be held at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, housed in the royal arsenal and dating back to the 13th century. For further details about the conference and schedule please click here.

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International Insolvency Institute Main conference(Click here for full III Main Conference brochure)

19th Annual Conference Sessions Hotel Imperial in Salon Imperial Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 670 08010 Barcelona, Spain

Monday, June 17, 201908:00 – 18:00

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast and Registration

09:00 – 15:30 International Insolvency Institute – Day 1 Conference SessionsRegistration for the International Insolvency Institute Main Conference included in registration for III NextGen Leadership Program Class VIII Conference

20:00 – 23:00 III Legendary Dinner and Presentation of Outstanding Service and Founders AwardBarcelona Maritime Museum Av. de les Drassanes, s/n, 08001 Barcelona, Spain (Ticketed Event) III Members, III NextGens and all Guests are Welcome

Delegates and their guests are invited to a magnificent Legendary Dinner at the Barcelo-na Maritime Museum. Maritime trade has always been important for Barcelona, especially during medieval times, when Catalan rule reached all the way to Greece. Here you can take a closer look at the long tradition of Barcelonian seafaring. The large hall is especially impressive – it houses a replica of the galley known as the “Real”, which last sailed in 1571. It will take your breath away! This historic galley was involved in one of the most important battles on the Mediterranean Sea – as the flagship of the Spanish Armada led by Don Juan de Austria. Buses depart the hotel at 19:30. A reception will be held at 20:00, followed by dinner at 21:00. USD $125 per person Dress Attire: Business

Tuesday, June 18, 201908:45 – 18:00 International Insolvency Institute – Day 2 Conference SessionsPlease refer to the International Insolvency Institute Conference Program hereNote: Regional breakouts in the morning at the Hotel Majestic, Passeo de Gracia, 68

17:30 – 18:30 III Closing ReceptionReception in the Salon Real at the Hotel ImperialComplimentary to all conference delegates and their guests.

20:00 – 23:30 III NextGen Closing DinnerSal Café Passeia Maritim de la Barcelona 08003III NextGens and all Guests are Welcome (No Transportation Provided)USD $125 Dress Attire: Casual – Maximum 100 participants

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Gold Medal Winner

Jente Dengler (Bio) DLA Piper UK LLP

Brussels Debt Restructuring in the UK and Spain: Is the Grass

Still Greener on the Other Side?

Jente Dengler is an associate in the restructuring and insolvency department of DLA Piper UK LLP in Brus-sels. He assists companies in bankruptcies and restruc-turing proceedings and advises on corporate litigation matters, such as shareholders' disputes and director liability, especially within the context of business insol-vency. Jente became a member of Antwerp bar in 2016 and joined the Brussels bar in 2017. He holds a Dual LL.M degree from the Nottingham Law School (UK) and the Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands) and a Master of Laws of the University of Ghent (Belgium).

Silver Medal Winner

Fabio Weinberg Crocco (Bio) Sullivan & Cromwell

New York When Deference Makes a Difference: The Role of U.S.

Courts in Cross-Border Bankruptcies

Fabio Weinberg Crocco is an associate in Sullivan & Cromwell’s General Practice Group, focusing on re-structuring, bankruptcy, special situations and the resolution of related disputes. He works closely with the firm’s finance and restructuring group and also has experience in advising clients in transactions across Latin America. Fabio is a member of the New York and Brazilian bars and holds J.S.M. and LL.M. degrees from Stanford Law School, a Magister Juris degree from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Law degree from Fundacao Getulio Vargas Law School (Brazil).

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Conference Rate and Travel InformationRatesNextGen Leadership Program: Sunday, June 16, 2019 USD $1,300 (III Conference Sessions are INCLUDED in fee)

NextGen Academic: Sunday, June 16, 2019 USD $500 (III Conference Sessions are INCLUDED in fee)

Tapalicious USD $100 14:00 – 19:00 (Saturday, June 15, 2019)

III Opening Reception and Dinner USD $125 (NextGen Rate) 19:30 – 22:30 (Sunday, June 16, 2019) Fabra Observatory

III Legendary Dinner (III NextGens and Guests are Welcome) USD $125 20:00 – 22:30 (Monday, June 17, 2019) (NextGen Rate) Barcelona Maritime Museum

III Closing Reception Complimentary 18:00 – 19:00 (Tuesday, June 18, 2019) Hotel Imperial: Salon Real

NextGen Closing Dinner USD $125 20:30 – 22:30 (Tuesday, June 18, 2019)

3 or more delegates from one firm, qualify for 15% discount off the basic registration fee. Contact Shari Bedker at [email protected] for additional information. Go to iiiglobal.org for registration.

Hotels:The Majestic [Block rate has expired on the website but rooms are available at current rates]

Passeo de Gracia, 68 Barcelona, Spain 08007 tel:0034934922244 for reservation or www.hotelmajestic.es/en

Hotel Condes de Barcelona [Block rate has expired on the website but rooms are available at current rates]

Paseo de Gracia 73, Barcelona, 08008, Spain fax: (+34) 934 453 232 www.condesdebarcelona.com/en

The NextGen Leadership Program Venue will at the Bar Association of Barcelona (no transportation provided)

The Main Conference Venue will be at the Hotel Imperial (no transportation provided)

Please go to www.iiiglobal.org/19than-nualconference to register at any of the hotels.

The Conference Venues are as follows: The Majestic HotelPasseo de Gracia, 68 Barcelona, Spain 08007

The Imperial Hotel Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 670 Barcelona, Spain 08010

Hotel Roger de Lluria Roger de Lluria 29 Barcelona Spain 08010

Observatory Fabra Dinner with the Stars Camí de l'Observatori, s/n, 08035 Barcelona, Spain

Maritime Museum of Barcelona Av. de les Drassanes, s/n, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Passeig de Gracia, 38-40

Dress Code:Business Casual for all sessions Business/Cocktail attire for Legendary Dinner

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Sponsorship

III Nextgen Leadership Program Class VIII

19th Annual Conference Barcelona

June 16, 2019

The III NextGen Leadership Program appreciates the sponsorship support that has been provided and wel-comes additional sponsorship support for this very spe-cial Barcelona Conference. We appreciate everyone’s interest and support for the III NextGen Leadership's work in improving international insolvency systems and procedures. The III NextGen Leadership Program welcomes sponsorship support for its Conferences and projects. Anyone interested in supporting the III NextGen Leadership Program, please contact Franca Tibando, Executive Director of the III NextGen Leader-ship Program at [email protected] (416-918-7301)

Click here for registration

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III NextGen Leadership ProgramClass VIII Nominated DelegatesJune 16, 2019 – Barcelona, Spain

John D. Beck Hogan Lovells US LLP New York, USA Nominator: Judith Elkin Judith Elkin PLLC

Stephen Mark Blank King & Spalding LLP New York, USA Nominator: Michael Gerber Brooklyn Law School

Peter Bowden Gilbert & Tobin Melbourne, Australia Nominator: Dominic Emmett

Francesca Burigo University "Ca Foscari" Venezia Venice, Italy Nominator: Federica Pietrogrande

Kathlene M. Burke Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP London, United Kingdom Nominator: Christopher Mallon Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Jente Dengler DLA Piper UK LLP Brussels

Colin Diss Grant Thornton UK LLP London, UK Nominator: Mark Phillips QC South Square

Simon Edel Ernst & Young LLP London, United Kingdom Nominator: Alan Bloom Ernst & Young

Marta Flores Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Madrid, Spain Nominator: Ignacio Tirado Unidroit

Charlotte Fort FHB Administrateur Judiciaire Paris, France Nominator: Hélène Bourbouloux FHB Administrateur Judiciaire

Christian Hilpert Eversheds Sutherland (Germany) LLP Berlin, Germany Nominator: Prof. Dr. Christoph G. Paulus Humboldt University of Berlin

Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto E. Munhoz Advogados São Paulo, Brazil Nominator: Frédéric Verhoeven Houthoff Cooperatief U.A.

Stefan G. Janke PricewaterhouseCooprs Hamburg, Germany Nominator: Ian Mann Harneys

Karen Petch New Chambers Sydney, Australia Nominator: Jennifer Marshall Allen & Overy LLP

Natalie Scoones Travers Smith LLP London Nominator: Riz Mokal South Square

Jo Tay Allen & Gledhill LLP Singapore Nominator: Andrew Chan Allen & Gledhill LLP

Sebastiaan van den Berg RESOR Amsterdam, Netherlands Nominator: Reinout Vriesendorp De Brauw, Blackstone, Westbroek

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III Barcelona Conference RegistrationThe International Insolvency Institute will present its Nineteenth Annual Conference in Barcelona on June 17–18, 2019. The III Barcelona Conference will feature reports and analyses of the most important current international insolvency issues and controversies described by speakers who are recognized as preeminent in their field from countries around the world.

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Note: Fish is being served for the Legendary Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Rates: Rates

III NextGen Leadership Program Class VII USD $ 1,300 $ ___________

III NextGen Academic Members USD $ 500 $ ___________

3 or more delegates from one firm, qualify for 15% discount off the basic registration fee. Contact Shari Bedker at [email protected] for additional information.

For registration, please visit our website at www.iiiglobal.org

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Optional Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TAPALICIOUS - NextGen Food TourSaturday, June 15, 2019, 16:00 – 19:00 USD $100 x ________ = ________ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OPENING RECEPTION Sunday, June 16, 2019, 19:30 – 23:30

NextGen and their guests USD $ 125 x ________ = ________

III Non-Member & guest USD $ 200 x ________ = ________ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEGENDARY DINNER Monday, June 17, 2019, 19:30 – 23:00 NextGen & Their Guests USD $125 x ________ = ________ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NextGen CLOSING DINNERTuesday, June 18, 2019, 20:00 – 23:00

NextGen and their guests USD $ 125 x ________ = ________

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PAYMENT METHOD

n My check for USD $ ____________________ made payable to International Insolvency Institute is enclosed.

n Please charge USD $ ___________________ to my credit card

n Visa

n Mastercard

n American Express

Card Number _____________________________________________________________________________________

Security Code ______________________ Expiration Date _________________________________________________

Signature _________________________________________________________________________________________

n I will send a wire transfer to Account Name: International Insolvency Institute

in the amount of USD $ ___________________

Please note, our bank transfer instructions have changed. Please contact Jenny Cudahy [email protected] for details.

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CLE CREDITS (ESTIMATED 10 HOURS OF CLE CREDIT)The International Insolvency Institute will apply for CLE credit in the U.S. and provide a certificate of attendance for other jurisdictions. Please list the US states for which you require CLE credit: ________________________________________________

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Please mail or fax this form to our remittance address:

International Insolvency InstituteP.O. Box 249 Stanardsville, Virginia 22973 USA Tel: 434 939 6003 | Fax: 434 939 6030 |

You can also register online at www.iiiglobal.org.

If you have any questions on CLE Credits, please contact Shari Bedker at [email protected] or her assistant, Jenny Cudahy [email protected].

Your registration includes Conference attendance for III NextGen Leadership Program as well as Main Conference attendance both days, continental breakfast and lunch for all days. Conference materials, coffee and refreshment breaks, during the Conference.

CANCELLATION POLICY Refunds will be available for cancellations if written notice is received by June 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). No refunds will be honored after June 7, but substitutions will be allowed.

The Institute is a non-profit international association dedicated to improving international insolvency systems and procedures. We appreciate everyone’s interest and support for the Institute’s projects and activities.

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