December 3, 2019
LSTA - Webcast Only (Instructions to Join Will Be Sent Out at 2PM on the 3rd)
What is a “concept credit agreement”? Why is the LSTA developing one? What is that math formula? Members joined us for this webcast to find out all you need to know about the draft compounded SOFR in arrears credit agreement. Presented by Jeffrey Nagle, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel & SVP, Public Policy, LSTA. Presentation available to LSTA Members.
- Webcast
November 19, 2019
The focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is intensifying across financial markets – the loan market included. Whether investors are focused on the ESG impacts of their investments or wish to ensure that ESG risks are properly understood in the credit analysis of a company, end investors are seeking increased disclosure about the impacts of ESG. As market participants adapt to these evolving demands, it requires an understanding of how ESG risk affects credit ratings. Members joined us for the first webcast in our dedicated series looking at ESG and credit ratings. Presented by Michael Ferguson, Director, Sustainable Finance, S&P Global Ratings and Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel & SVP, Public Policy LSTA. Presentation available to LSTA Members.
- Webcast
November 14, 2019
Webinar Only (Instruction to Join Will Be Sent Out at 2PM on the 14th
LIBOR is very likely to end shortly after the end of 2021. But why is it ending, what will replace it…and what should loan market participants do to prepare? The LSTA is beginning a series of LIBOR webcasts and open LIBOR Q&A Calls to help our members get ready. Presented by Meredith Coffey, LSTA EVP – Research and Public Policy; Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC) Representative and Co-chair of ARRC’s Business Loans Working Group.
- Webcast
November 12, 2019
Webcast Only (instructions to be sent out @ 2PM day of event)
Offtake agreements play a critical role in the financing of renewable energy projects. As offtake structures evolve, so do considerations for developers, offtakers, financing parties and tax equity investors. But, at the forefront, remains the importance of balancing developer risk and the project’s ability to be financed with protections for the offtaker’s exposure. This webinar will explore these considerations and discuss other current issues and future trends in renewables offtake arrangements and related project finance matters, focusing primarily on wind and solar projects. Presented by Daniel Lee, Associate, Haynes & Boone, LLP, Kathryn Shurin, Partner, Haynes & Boone, LLP and Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel & SVP, Public Policy, LSTA. Presentation available to LSTA Members.
- Webcast
October 22, 2019
Sustainability linked loans (or ESG loans) have been gaining popularity after being introduced in the loan market last year. Members joined us for an in-depth look at what is happening in this space and what the future may hold. Presented by Amara Gossin, VP - Legal, US Corporate Banking, Barclays, Robert Lewis, Partner, Sidley Austin and Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel & SVP, Public Policy, LSTA. Presentation available to LSTA Members.
- Webcast
June 26, 2019
Litigation funding is usually thought of as a resource to enable plaintiffs and law firms with limited financial resources to prosecute complex claims. However, there are circumstances where well capitalized plaintiffs can benefit from its use. After a brief overview of what litigation finance is and how it works, the discussion focused on scenarios where funding can be used to benefit public bondholders, hedge fund and private equity investors as well as litigation trust trustees. Presented by Kenneth Epstein, Investment Manager & Legal Counsel, Bentham IMF, Ira Herman, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
Bridget Marsh, EVP & Deputy General Counsel, LSTA, and Christopher Young, Corporate Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Bentham IMF. Presentation available to LSTA Members.
- Webcast