Join seminar chair Prof. Tamara Buckwold and experienced panelists for Personal Property Security and Debt Recovery Essentials in Edmonton (May 17) and Calgary (May 24). Review recent developments, discuss key issues and procedures, and examine common challenges in personal property security and debt recovery law.
Q & A
Prof. Tamara Buckwold began her academic career as a member of the faculty of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan. She joined the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in 2005 and has since moved on to teaching and publishing in the areas of commercial law and contracts.
We recently spoke with Tamara to learn more about this program. Here’s what she had to say.
What topics will be covered at this program?
The program will cover central issues that may arise in a lending or credit transaction that involves debt secured by a personal property security interest, right from the outset of the transaction through to enforcement in the event of default. We’ll be looking at due diligence and strategies in structuring a deal and factors in the assessment of priorities including the impact of Crown tax claims. We will also discuss the claims of judgment creditors, the operation of the registry, alternatives in enforcement remedies, and important developments in the case law and legislation.”
What makes this program unique?
This program offers comprehensive coverage of an important area of the law that generally doesn’t get a lot of attention in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming and practitioner resources. The focus is on the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA), but we will also look at other areas of law that can have a significant impact on the position of secured creditors. A particular feature of this program that I’ve not seen in PPSA course offerings inside or outside the law school is the comparative discussion of how personal property registries in different Canadian jurisdictions operate in terms of registration and search functionality. I think that will be of real interest given the interjurisdictional character of so much of today’s legal practice.”
What will attendees find most beneficial?
I think attendees will leave the seminar with information they can use in their day-to-day practice, and I think they are likely to learn about issues, strategies, and solutions that they hadn’t previously considered.”
What will be some of the key program takeaways?
Attendees will get practical tips on structuring a security agreement and providing pre-transaction advice, anticipating and managing credit risk, searching and registering in the personal property registry, and enforcing security. Attendees will also get an update on important current developments that they might otherwise miss.”
What excites you about this program?
I’m excited about the depth and range of the program content. What excites me the most about this program is the strength of the faculty and the range of their knowledge and experience. We have an exceptional roster of people who have deep expertise in this area of law and are enthusiastic about their subject. All of our presenters will be inviting questions and comments, and I am really looking forward to the exchange of information and views both among the presenters themselves and between the presenters and seminar participants.”
Topics and Presenters
Learn about personal property and debt recovery law from experienced practitioners.
Michael Morcom | First Steps: Providing Early Advice in Financing Transactions
Rick T.G. Reeson QC | Making the Right Decision on Enforcement Options
Prof. Rod Wood | New and Emerging Developments Under the PPSA
Michael J. Lema | Federal Tax Claims
Prof. Tamara Buckwold | Secured Debt and the Civil Enforcement Act
Kevin Bauer | Recommendations for Effective Registration and Searches
Register Online
Don’t miss the opportunity to network with seasoned practitioners from across Canada. Register online to attend Personal Property Security and Debt Recovery Essentials in Edmonton (May 17) or in Calgary (May 24).
