WSG Banking & Finance Group Europe Meeting

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The WSG Banking & Finance Group invited members to its annual meeting hosted by Van Doorne in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This event was a great opportunity for members to once again meet in-person, and enjoy networking and strengthening relationships. It was the first in-person Banking & Finance group meeting in Europe since 2020.

Program

Thursday, 23 June

17:30 - 19:00

Reception: Welcome Reception
Van Doorne Office
Jachthavenweg 121, 1081 KM Amsterdam, Netherlands

19:00 - 22:00

Dinner: Dinner
Het Bosch Restaurant
Het Bosch Waterfront Kitchen, Jollenpad 10, 1081 KC Amsterdam, Netherlands
9 minutes walking distance from Van Doorne Offices

Friday, 24 June

Venue: Van Doorne N.V. Office

09:30 - 11:00

Presentation: Implementation of the Restructuring Directive and its Implications on Secured Lending
The session will cover the implementation of the restructuring directive and its impact on secured lending, including specific updates on the Netherlands and France as well as a presentation of survey results in respect of certain other EU jurisdictions.

Jean-Francois Adelle

Partner
Jeantet

Stefan Rossum

Partner
Van Doorne

Anneloes Uhm

Lawyer
Van Doorne

11:00 - 11:30

Coffee Break: Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:30

Guest Speaker Presentation: Direct Lending: Post-Pandemic-Era Risks and Opportunities
Despite Covid-19 related turbulence, the direct lending market has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Speakers will discuss trends, risks, and opportunities of direct lending.

Niamh McMahon

Partner
A&L Goodbody LLP

Giuseppe De Simone

Partner
Gianni & Origoni

Lukasz Szegda

Partner
Wardynski & Partners

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch: Lunch
Van Doorne Offices

14:0 - 15:0

Presentation: Green and Sustainable Finance
A discussion on regulations, market trends, and products within ESG-related financial products across Europe.

Presentation: Roundtable Group Discussion and Closing Remarks
Roundtable group discussion and closing remarks: planning for next meetings and webinars