Frenzied financial markets and struggles to keep current on consumer demographics have exposed stress points—and even profound weaknesses—in such industries as energy, logistics, transportation, real estate, retail, restaurants and healthcare.

The changing global trade paradigm adds to the confusion. Many large and midsized companies have been keen to tear down barriers to global commerce. But the 2016 presidential campaign revealed voters’ deep distrust of—or perhaps indifference to—trade deals. It remains to be seen how global growth will progress.

Bankruptcy and restructuring practitioners examine new strategies for clients struggling to find balance. Here’s what our panel explored.