DDIF Resources

Welcome to our resource page for the 2023 Dechert Distressed Investing Forum! As a participant in this year’s conference, we are pleased to offer you access to the following insights and resources provided by Dechert’s financial restructuring team and related practice areas.

Dechert Brochures

Dechert’s Financial Restructuring Practice 

Dechert Podcasts and Newsletters

Committed Capital - Global Private Equity Insights
Despite private equity firms sitting on near record levels of dry powder, the PE industry faces headwinds with high interest rates, inflation and supply chain and labor challenges. Yet complexities surrounding valuation, due diligence and financing are at an all-time high. Hosted by members of Dechert’s Private Equity practice, Committed Capital explores current issues and trends affecting PE globally, featuring conversations with leaders from across the industry.

Dechert 4 Real: A Commercial Real Estate Finance Podcast
Dechert 4 Real is a new podcast from Dechert LLP exploring the latest trends and developments in commercial real estate finance. Join co-hosts Jon Gaynor, Sam Gilbert and Ella-Marie Smith every month as they delve into current issues impacting both the legal and business aspects of real estate finance transactions, including lending, securitization and restructuring. Each episode features market commentary and interviews with industry thought leaders, providing listeners with valuable insights and practical advice, plus a little banter along the way.

Dechert Re:Torts - Key Developments in Product Liability and Mass Torts
Dechert Re:Torts is a monthly newsletter covering news and developments related to product liability and mass torts litigation.

Dechert OnPoints:

• Liability Management Transactions (Part I): Uptier Transactions (November 14, 2022) Doug Mannal, Stephen Zide, Stevens
• Liability Management Transactions (Part II): Drop-down Transactions (January 3, 2023) Mannal, Stephen Zide, Goldberger, Stevens
• Are Lockbox Lenders Subject to Implied Duties? (July 13, 2023) Authors: Jeffrey Katz, Shmuel Vasser, Eric Hilmo
• Social Media is Everywhere, But Who Owns these Social Media Accounts Anyway? (June 22, 2023) Authors: Gary Mennitt, Shmuel Vasser
• Fixed to Floating Charge Security: Exploring the Spectrum of Control (June 13, 2023) Authors: Philip Butler, David Miles, Kay Morley, Adam Plainer
• English Court Enforces a Dubai Court Judgment Against UAE National and Holds that Liability Cannot be Evaded by Transferring Assets to Family (June 12, 2023) Authors: Kay Morley, Adam Plainer, Tayyibah Arif
• Adler - English Court Sanctions Contentious Restructuring Plan of German Real Estate Company (May 10, 2023) Authors: Kay Morley, Adam Plainer, Ola Majiyagbe
• District Court Authorized Defendant Served — By Tweet (May 8, 2023) Authors: Gary Mennitt, Shmuel Vasser, Tamer Mallat
• So, You Exercised Your Proxy Rights Pre-Petition, Are You Good? (April 24, 2023) Authors: Edward Newlands, Shmuel Vasser
• Maybe You are Entitled to a Cure Payment, or Maybe Not? (April 18, 2023) Authors: Shmuel Vasser
• Texas Court Voids Lender’s Bankruptcy Consent Requirement (March 27, 2023) Authors: Shmuel Vasser, Owen Haney
• New York Court Upholds Alternative Valuation Method for CDS Terminated During the 2008 Financial Crisis (March 23, 2023) Authors: Shmuel Vasser, Jay Alicandri, Helen Yan
• Bankruptcy Court Approves Service of Subpoenas Via Email and Twitter (March 14, 2023) Authors: Shmuel Vasser, Helen Yan
• Third Circuit Finds That Prepetition Option Termination Is Not Transfer (January 9, 2023) Authors: Shmuel Vasser
• Recent Bankruptcy Court Ruling Defines Limits of Foreign Proceeding (December 19, 2022) Authors: Shmuel Vasser, Stephen Wolpert
• Non-Debtor Awarded Sanctions for an Improper Filing of an Involuntary Petition (December 16, 2022) Shmuel Vasser