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Thursday, 5th November 2009

09:00
Chairman’s welcome: Philip Alexander, Finance Editor, The Banker
09:10
How has the global financial crisis affected Russia and the CIS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
  • Restoring the region’s growth potential
  • Creating conditions for growth – the problem of low equity
  • Attracting new sources of foreign investment and capital
  • Building the necessary early warning systems
Ivan Ivanchenko, Global Head of Strategy, VTB Capital
09:40
The Legal Framework - Russia and Ukraine - Bankruptcy Legislation and Practices

  • Overview of Bankruptcy Framework
  • Initiating or Presenting your Claim in a Bankruptcy
  • Risks related to Restructuring under Bankruptcy Legislation
Jennifer Handz, Managing Partner of the Moscow Office, Chadbourne & Parke LLP
10:10
An investor’s view of restructuring in Eastern Europe
PANEL
  • Where are the investment opportunities?
  • Challenges facing foreign investors
  • Who is investing in the region?
  • The best way in which to get exposure to the region
  • How do you value businesses?
    Moderator:
    Anousha Sakoui, Capital Markets Reporter, FT

    Panelists:
    Alexander Temkin, Portfolio Manager, Renaissance Investment Management

    Liam Halligan, Chief Economist, Prosperity Capital Management
    11:00
    Refreshments
    11:30
    Comparing restructuring in Eastern Europe to Western Europe
    • What are the main reasons why companies restructure?
    • Asset recovery and debt collection
    Simon Davies, Managing Director in the Restructuring & Reorganization Advisory Group, Blackstone
    11:50
    Case study of a successful restructuring
    Tony Thompson, Head of Advisory Business in Russia, KPMG
    12:10
    Key issues facing restructuring in Eastern Europe – What needs to be done?

    PANEL
    • Need for action
    • Speed
    • Financing
    • Knowing when you have a problem
    • Competition
    • Lack of restructuring expertise
      Moderator:
      Mark Byers, Partner, Grant Thornton

      Panelists:
      Brendan JC Massam, Executive Director, JP Morgan

      Charles Price, Close Brothers

      Jennifer Handz, Managing Partner of the Moscow Office, Chadbourne & Parke LLP
      13:00
      Lunch and Close


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