9th Annual Insolvency & Restructuring Conference

Because we still live in a time of economic uncertainty, many companies need professionals in insolvency to help meet challenges ahead. From the most experienced to the leaders of tomorrow, all insolvency practitioners must stay at the forefront of their expertise and their art.

This conference, organized by Insight Information, brings together some of the best insolvency professionals in Québec to reflect on important issues and trends, and discuss and share their thoughts on current and future challenges for all insolvency professionals. Jean-Yves Fortin and Hubert Sibre from Davis LLP will be sharing their expertise in respective sessions.

The Risks of Ex Parte Orders: The Marciano Case

Jean-Yves Fortin, Speaker

• Unsusual factors in this case
• The consequences when prescriptions are required ex parte
• Jurisprudence and how has it changed recently
• Suggestions for practitioners when exercising their emergency powers

"Marshalling" v. Article 2754 C.c.Q.: What is Available in Quebec?

Hubert Sibre, Speaker and Chair

• What is "marshalling " in the Common Law provinces, its source and its practical consequences
• Section 2754 C.C.Q. and the practical consequences in Quebec
• Whether we can we adopt "marshalling " in Quebec, to distribute the funds as a result of realization
• The implications for practice of trustees and other insolvency professionals
• Helpful hints to avoid confusion in assigning amounts of achieving various creditors according to their priorities in light of recent decisions