Hot Topics in Bankruptcy in 1Q26

Join us for an engaging session with bankruptcy and special situations experts, featuring Patrick Holohan, Mark Lightner and Ian Feng, together with Raff Ferraioli from Morrison Foerster and Marc Heimowitz from the Creditor Rights Coalition and Coda Advisory Group, as they deliver expert insights into the shifting dynamics of bankruptcy litigation and restructuring.

As 1Q26 unfolds, bankruptcy courts are experiencing rapid changes driven by landmark LME litigation and creditor-on-creditor disputes. From Multi-Color and Serta cases to Office Properties Income Trust proceedings and evolving third-party release standards, these developments are reshaping the restructuring landscape and creating both opportunities and challenges for creditors and practitioners.

LME & Creditor-on-Creditor Litigation:

• Recent developments in LME/COC disputes and what they mean for creditor recoveries
• Case studies: Multi-Color, Serta, and Office Properties Income Trust

Bankruptcy Litigation Outlook:

• What’s on the horizon in these lawsuits and pending bankruptcy cases
• Implications for restructuring strategies and creditor positioning

Third-Party Releases:

• Latest developments and evolving standards
• Impact on future restructurings and plan confirmations