Restructuring Conference 2025

Kroll will host the second annual Restructuring Conference at the Landmark Hotel in London. A detailed agenda and speaker line-up can be found below. Register today to confirm your space.

Agenda

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Registration

3:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. – Welcome Remarks by Sarah Rayment, Co-Head of Global Restructuring, Kroll.

3:10 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. – Keynote Address by Andrew Neil, award-winning journalist and presenter.

3:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Panel 1: UK Public Sector Restructuring: Insights and Challenges
Moderator: Hazel Doughty, Director, Restructuring, Kroll
Panelists:

• Simon Stibbons, Managing Director, Restructuring, Kroll
• Jonathan Ingram, Executive Director, UK Government Investments (UKGI)
• Richard Bulmore, Partner, Ashurst

Discussion Topics:
Restructuring in the public sector faces considerable challenges due to financial constraints, evolving regulations, and geopolitical uncertainty. This session will discuss the UK Government's approach to navigating these pressures while balancing the protection of essential services with effective restructuring strategies. Moderated by Kroll Managing Director Simon Stibbons, panelists Jonathan Ingram (UKGI) and Richard Bulmore (Ashurst) will examine case studies and sector-related challenges, emphasizing vulnerabilities and the impact of geopolitical factors, including tariff policies.

4:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Break

4:45 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. – Panel 2: Global Fraud: Inside Investigations, Asset Recovery, and Enforcement
Moderator: Rob Armstrong, Managing Director, Restructuring, Kroll
Panelists:

• Angela Barkhouse, Managing Director, Restructuring, Kroll
• Zoë Newman, Managing Director, Investigations, Diligence and Compliance, Kroll

Discussion Topics:
Join Rob Armstrong, Managing Director at Kroll, as he leads a discussion with panelists Angela Barkhouse, known for her pioneering recoveries in high-profile international cases, and Zoë Newman, Kroll’s foremost investigations expert. Together, they will share valuable insights from their experiences dealing with significant fraud and financial crime cases that have influenced the future of global investigations.

5:25 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. – Panel 3: Interim Cross-Border Solutions: Board Directorships and CRO Positions
Moderator: Ben Crilly, Managing Director, Restructuring, Kroll
Panelists:

• Aurelio Garcia-Miro, Co-Head of European Restructuring, Kroll
• Andreas Fluhrer, Co-Head of European Restructuring, Kroll

Discussion Topics:
Global markets are complex, requiring strategic leadership to address jurisdictional, financial, and operational challenges. Three of Kroll’s international restructuring experts will discuss the role of Cross-border Directorships and Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) positions in ensuring compliance, identifying opportunities, and delivering value. The session will include insights from case studies that demonstrate how these roles help organizations navigate cross-border scenarios effectively while maintaining stability and promoting growth.

6:05 pm. to 6:10 p.m. – Closing Remarks by Sarah Rayment, Co-Head of Global Restructuring, Kroll.

6:10 p.m. onwards – Networking Reception

The start of 2025 has been an exciting one for Kroll, with the appointment of new European leadership and our pivotal role in supporting Thames Water with the largest restructuring plan ever undertaken in the UK. So, join us to celebrate and ensure you stay ahead in this evolving market.