ACB International Program in London

Thursday, November 5, 2026 – Friday, November 6, 2026

The American College of Bankruptcy and the International Insolvency Institute cordially invite you to an International Program on November 5-6, 2026 in London, UK. Note that this special program is only open to Fellows of the American College of Bankruptcy and members of III.

Schedule

Thursday, 5 November, 2026:
6:00pm-9:00pm: Cocktail Reception & Dinner at 8 1/2 London

Friday, 6 November, 2026:
9:00am-9:30am: Breakfast and Welcome Remarks
9:30am-10:30am: The Public Policy Exception: Article VI as the Third Rail of the UNCITRAL Model Law
10:45am-11:45am: Rescue or Raid? Liability Management, Contractual Autonomy, and Judicial Oversight
12:00pm-1:30pm: Luncheon & Presentation: July 4, 1776 - The View from Abroad
1:45pm-2:45pm: Developments Under Part 26A

Travel logistics

With many thanks to Mark Bloom, the educational sessions will be held at the law offices of Baker McKenzie (280 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4RB). 

There are several hotels in the area at various price points to suit your preference. The following are a short walk from the meeting location:

  • Andaz Liverpool Street London 6-minute walk. 40 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 7QN
  • Pan Pacific London 7-minute walk. 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
  • The Hoxton Shoreditch 12-minute walk. 81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU

Sponsorship

We welcome firms interested in sponsoring this year's London Program. Sponsoring at the $2,500 level includes one complimentary conference registration for a firm attendee. If you'd like to sponsor, please select the option on the registration page and provide the details needed for an invoice.

register here now!

Please reach out to Executive Director CC Schnapp if you have any questions about the program or sponsorhip opportunities.