Hot Topics in Bankruptcy: 4Q26

October 21, 2026

In this webinar, CreditSights’ legal and restructuring experts unpack the latest developments in bankruptcy and restructuring, from liability management exercises and lender protections to contested Chapter 11 cases and key court rulings.
Mark Lightner, Ian Feng, Patrick Holohan and Jennifer Lappe review 3Q26 LME activity, the DISH and Hughes Satellite Systems cases, and the opposing Del Monte and Serta decisions on pro rata sharing and DIP roll-ups. They also break down filing data, venue shifts toward the Southern District of Texas and New Jersey, and the growing use of UK Part 26A plans with Chapter 15 recognition. Watch to see where courts are drawing lines and how the wording in credit documents could shape creditor recoveries.

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Speakers:

Mark Lightner, Esq., Head of Legal Strategy at CreditSights
Ian Feng, J.D., Senior Covenant Analyst at Covenant Review
Patrick Holohan, Managing Editor of Bankruptcy at LevFin Insights
Jennifer Lappe, J.D., Legal Analyst at LevFin Insights

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction
04:49 – Inside the LME Landscape
12:34 – Bankruptcy Battles & Cases to Watch
20:54 – DISH & Hughes Under Pressure
27:39 – Cross Border Restructuring Challenges
31:02 – The Pro Rata Debate
39:03 – What Serta Means for Creditors
46:01 – Bankruptcy Trends by the Numbers
48:43 – Where Bankruptcies Are Moving
55:02 – The Rise of Cross Border Cases
59:25 – Conclusion & Key Takeaways