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Debtwire Restructuring Forum Miami 2026

Where the restructuring community meets every December

location_on The Miami Beach EDITION, Miami Map
All times EST
access_time 12.00
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Registration and networking lunch

access_time 13.20

Chair’s opening remarks

access_time 13.30

Keynote fireside chat

access_time 14.00

The rise of co-op agreements: reshaping the restructuring landscape

  • What continues to drive the increased use of co-op agreements in the US? 
  • Which sectors are seeing the most activity?
  • How have co-ops have become a key defence against LMEs and aggressive restructurings?
  • What is driving the rise behind co-ops being increasingly used in Europe and other jurisdictions?
access_time 14.45
local_cafe

Networking break

access_time 15.15

Private credit: reshaping restructurings

  • Is private credit playing an increasingly influential role in restructurings in light of tightening liquidity, looming maturity walls and increasingly stressed portfolios?
  • Key strategies: do private credit restructurings continue to gravitate towards out-of-court transactions?
  • Are LMEs coming to private credit or will they remain less prevalent? 
  • What are the upsides and potential risks associated with private credit restructurings versus BSLs?
access_time 16.00

Sector focus: Planes, trains and automobiles

  • What are the key drivers of distress and opportunities across the broader transportation sector today?
  • How are distressed airlines navigating fuel price volatility, debt burdens, and operational challenges? 
  • What are the key challenges facing the rail sector in light of significant capital and infrastructure demands?
  • Where are the restructuring opportunities across automakers and auto suppliers, such as in EV transition? 
access_time 16.45

Fireside chat

access_time 17.15
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Opening drinks reception

All times EST
access_time 08.00

Registration and breakfast

access_time 09.05

Chair’s opening remarks

access_time 09.15

Keynote fireside chat

access_time 09.45

Opening panel: state of the restructuring market

  • What have been the main drivers of restructuring activity in 2026, and is the market entering a new phase?
  • Macroeconomic pressures: elevated interest rates, geopolitical conflicts, tariffs and trade disruptions - how have these factors impacted restructuring activity?
  • Is the industry continuing to see a shift away from traditional Chapter 11s towards LMEs, prepackaged bankruptcies and out-of-court restructurings?
  • How is the deal pipeline shaping up as we head into 2027, and which sectors continue see the highest level of activity?
access_time 10.30
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Networking break

access_time 11.00

The evolution of LMEs: what’s next?

  • How have LMEs evolved over the past year, and they becoming increasingly sophisticated?  
  • What lessons can be drawn from recent LME transactions and litigation, and how are they reshaping borrower and lender behaviour?
  • How are lenders adapting to the evolving LME landscape through documentation and deal structuring?
  • Where is the market headed and what will the next generation of LMEs look like?
access_time 11.45

The rise of cross-border restructurings

  • How is the landscape for cross-border restructurings evolving, and is Chapter 11 facing increased competition from foreign restructuring regimes?
  • Forum shopping: what is prompting US companies to restructure abroad, and what are the benefits and risks?
  • What lessons can be drawn from recent cases? Fossil, New Energy and more 
  • Looking ahead: will offshore restructurings and Chapter 15 recognition become a more common alternative to Chapter 11, or will the US remain the preferred venue for complex restructurings?
access_time 12.30
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Networking lunch

access_time 13.30

Navigating AI disruption: restructuring in technology and software

  • How is AI disruption reshaping the restructuring outlook for the technology and software sector?
  • As growth slows and valuations reset, how are lenders and sponsors reassessing credit risk, enterprise value and restructuring options?
  • Why are application software companies driving an increasing share of bankruptcy filings?
  • Looking ahead, where are the greatest restructuring and distressed investment opportunities emerging across application software, data centers and hyperscalers?
access_time 14.15

The LatAm restructuring landscape: an update

  • Which Latin American jurisdictions are seeing the most restructuring activity, and which sectors are likely to drive opportunities in 2027? 
  • Brazil: What lessons have emerged from recent large-scale corporate restructurings, and is another wave of major cases on the horizon? Braskem Idesa and more 
  • Peru: What does the Petroperú restructuring tell us about the future of sovereign support for state-owned enterprises in the region?
  • Mexico: Which sectors and companies appear most vulnerable to the next wave of restructurings?
  • Colombia, Peru and Bolivia: How are new governments and shifting political priorities shaping restructuring and investment activity?
access_time 15.00
local_cafe

Networking break

access_time 15.30

Sector focus: Energy and renewables

  • What is driving the rise in restructurings across the energy sector? Supply chain challenges, financing issues, tariffs, project delays and more
  • Why is solar power the most heavily impacted industry, and what are some lessons learned from recent Chapter 11s? SunPower, Sunnova, Mosaic 
  • Which energy subsectors are best positioned for growth and recovery?
  • What are the opportunities for investors looking to buy distressed assets in the space and what are some pitfalls to be aware of?         
access_time 16.15

Sector focus: Retail and consumer

  • What are the top factors and market trends surrounding retail, leisure and consumer bankruptcies in 2026?
  • Are out-of-court restructurings and solutions becoming more prevalent in the space?
  • What opportunities are there for buyers of distressed retailers? 
  • What lessons can be learned from recent retail bankruptcy cases, and what does the next wave of retail distress look like? 
access_time 17.00
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Closing remarks and networking cocktail reception