Geopolitical instability is starting to translate into real balance‑sheet stress, putting companies at risk as they start to feel the effects of war, disrupted supply chains, unpredictable trade policies and tensions in financial markets. This session will explore where pressures are building, and what that means in practice.

The panel is expected to discuss:

• Which sectors are most exposed to geopolitical disruption and how are they being affected? Impact on airlines, transport and construction
• The business focus: how management teams and boards are adjusting strategy to deal with an increasingly volatile environment

Large cross‑border restructurings are accelerating globally and the APAC region is being increasingly caught in the cross‑currents. This session will examine major international cases and how global dynamics are reshaping outcomes on the ground.

The panel will discuss:

• Which major cross‑border restructurings are setting the tone globally, and what are the lessons for APAC stakeholders?
• How international processes and forum shopping are influencing local restructurings across the region
• Are APAC jurisdictions keeping pace as cross‑border complexity becomes the norm in restructurings?

Bringing together judges from multiple Australian states, this session will explore the latest developments in the domestic restructuring landscape. The panellists will offer a broad perspective on current trends and share practical insights to help practitioners stay ahead of emerging issues.

This session, inspired by GRR “Unpacked” series, will see panellists takes a close look at the Federal Court of Australia’s landmark Star Entertainment ruling, examining how the court approached key issues in relation to cross‑border restructuring, creditor rights and jurisdiction. What does the decision mean for future restructurings and practitioners?

Following the Star Entertainment case study, panellists will discuss the impact of the judgment on boards and senior executives. How are disclosure failures, risk oversight and governance breakdowns now being judged?

The panel is expected to discuss:

• The scope of directors’ duties when confronting legal and reputational risks
• What does the judgment mean for CEOs and general counsel as conduits of information to boards, particularly where risks are escalating or poorly understood?
• Expectations on non-executive directors