The event convened large corporates and family offices, top-tier banks and policymakers
Rising refinancing requirements, increasing pressure on corporate balance sheets, the emergence of private credit as a significant source of capital, and a growing market for distressed and special situations investments are reshaping how businesses, lenders, and investors approach financial recovery and value creation.
Hosted by the UAE Ministry of Justice, the 4th Annual Financial Restructuring MENA Conference (FRC) held in Abu Dhabi from 17-18 June 2026, convened large corporates and family offices, top-tier banks, private credit, hedge funds, policymakers, restructuring advisories and law firms, among other key stakeholders.
Important issues
FRC 2026 explored some of the most important issues facing the industry today, from preserving viable businesses and strengthening recovery outcomes, to optimizing NPL management strategies, mobilizing capital into stressed opportunities, and enhancing confidence in the region’s restructuring ecosystem.
As regulatory frameworks continue to mature and markets become increasingly sophisticated, collaboration between policymakers, lenders, corporates, investors, and restructuring professionals has never been more important.
“At the Ministry of Justice, we are committed to creating a strong and balanced restructuring framework, one that protects businesses, preserves value and safeguards the interests of creditors and the wider economy. The UAE has introduced significant reforms in recent years, including the updated bankruptcy and financial restructuring laws. These frameworks are designed to encourage companies to restructure effectively and avoid liquidation,” explained Fatima Mohamed Almutawa, Head of Financial Reorganization and Bankruptcy Unit, Ministry of Justice UAE.
