In today's episode Sonal Tejpar , Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP, Kenya, explores the question "How can we continue to build the restructuring & insolvency profession in developing countries" by reviewing challenges such as the pace of corporate law reform, funding options for restructurings, competing stakeholder interests, enforcement options and court access. This episode is a recording of an INSOL Talks session at the INSOL Hong Kong Conference. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn ...
Apr 23, 2025•18 min•Ep. 69
In this episode we talk to Will Paterson, INSOL Fellow, World Bank Group , about the World Bank Group's Insolvency and Debt Resolution Team and the role it plays in shaping insolvency frameworks around the world. From the Principles for Effective Insolvency and Creditor/Debtor Regimes to the Toolkit for Out-of-Court Workouts , we will unpack key initiatives and how they have influenced reforms across jurisdictions. Will also gives some insight into working within an intergovernmental organisatio...
Apr 09, 2025•46 min•Ep. 68
In today's episode, we talk to Nick Moller from the Asian Development Bank about the ADB's critical role in insolvency and its broader impact on legal and economic systems in the region. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Nick on LinkedIn . Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science & Law, P.R. China Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet No...
Mar 26, 2025•16 min•Ep. 67
Our guests today are Sheila Ng , Rajah & Tann, Singapore and Omar Salah , Norton Rose Fulbright, The Netherlands. They discuss the use and implementation of cross-border protocols with perspectives from the EU and Asia, referencing cases such as Jet Airways, Lehman Brothers and Mercon Coffee. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Sheila and Omar on LinkedIn Interviewer: Ishana Tripathi, O.P. Jindal Global University, Indi...
Mar 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, Ishana Tripathi and Kenneth Ghartey talk to Benjamin Herisset , Legal Officer at the UNCITRAL Secretariat to delve deeper into the history of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, its modern implementation and later Model Laws adopted by UNCITRAL. Find out more about UNCITRAL WG V's current work here: https://uncitral.un.org/en/working_groups/5/insolvency_law Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow...
Feb 26, 2025•36 min•Ep. 65
Mat Ng, Grant Thornton Recovery and Reorganisation Limited, Hong Kong, Hajime Ueno (INSOL Fellow), Nishimura & Asahi, Japan, and Chotiwut Sukpradub , Chandler MHM Limited, Thailand discuss Airline Restructurings in Asia, using examples of Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines and Nok Air. They also explore difficulties of countries not being signatories of the Cape Town Convention and in-court vs out-of-court restructurings for airlines. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalk...
Feb 12, 2025•38 min•Ep. 64
Ilya Kokorin is in conversation with Melissa Jacoby , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to discuss her recent book " Unjust Debts: How Our Bankruptcy System Makes America More Unequal " . They discuss the role of a bankruptcy systems in a modern society, value maximisation, personal bankruptcy, and Real vs Fake people in an insolvency. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on Melissa on LinkedIn. Interviewer: Ilya K...
Jan 29, 2025•37 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Sheila Neder Cerezetti , Neder Cerezetti Advocacia; Isabel Picot , INSOL Fellow, Galdino, Pimenta, Takemi, Ayoub Salgueiro Rezende de Almeida; and Ana Elisa Laquimia , E. Munhoz Advogados, Brazil discuss the Brazilian legal architecture and in particular the Brazilian insolvency law framework. They discuss how effective the current insolvency law is, the challenges faced by insolvency practitioners, and how the recent adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law has changed the cross-bord...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, we talk to Hon. Allan L. Gropper (ret.), US Bankruptcy Court SDNY, USA, and Hon. Paul Heath KC , Chief Justice of the Pitcairn Islands and Judge of the Court of Appeal of Tonga, New Zealand, about UNCITRAL's Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency (MLCBI). We specifically focus on the somewhat controversial "public policy exception", and its treatment through legislation and case in the US, Australia and New Zealand. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Fo...
Dec 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Gant, University of Derby, UK; Dr. Sulette Lombard, University of South Australia; and Prof. Dr. Rosa Maria Rojas Vertiz, ITAM, Mexico, discuss the challenges they faced, and still face as women in academia in the field of insolvency and restructuring. They give insight into overcoming obstacles unique to academia, alongside strategies for success for academic and professional growth and advancing in the field. This episode originally aired as part of the INSOL ERA ...
Nov 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 60
Insolvency law plays a crucial role in the economy, facilitating the rescue of economically viable enterprises while promoting the value-preserving liquidation of non-viable firms. In his recent book titled ‘Reinventing Insolvency Law in Emerging Economies’ (CUP 2024), Professor Aurelio Gurrea-Martínez , Singapore Management University, observes that many emerging markets and developing economies lack efficient insolvency frameworks. He argues that “the failure of insolvency law in many emerging...
Nov 06, 2024•54 min•Ep. 59
In this episode ERA's Chair, Ilya Kokorin , Leiden University, The Netherlands, takes us back to basics to discuss cross-border insolvency protocols; their Nature, Legal Basis, Benefits & Limitations. Mentioned in this podcast: Cross-Border Protocols in Insolvencies of Multinational Enterprise Groups , Ilya Kokorin & Bob Wessels Database of Insolvency Protocols Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Ilya on LinkedIn In...
Oct 23, 2024•41 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, Carlota Palazzo , Capdevila & Palazzo Abogados, Argentina; Hugo Sánchez Ramírez , Superintendente de Chile and Luis Palomino , Palomino, Flores, Hernandez Abogados, Mexico discuss the Insolvency Laws in their respective countries, and where they could be improved. This episode was recorded on 13 September 2024. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Carlota , Hugo & Luis Interviewer: Shuai...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 57
Daniel Carnio Costa from Brazil, Susana Hidvegi Arango of HB Legal in Colombia, and Juan L. Goldenberg Serrano from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile discuss Airline Restructurings in Latin America, using examples of Avianca, LATAM Airlines, and Go First Airline. They also explore the options of restructuring in Latin America versus filing for Chapter 11 in the USA. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Ju...
Sep 25, 2024•47 min•Ep. 56
Prof. Antony Casey , University of Chicago and Prof. Ralph Brubaker , University of Illinois, USA, discuss the ground-breaking ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P . This ruling addresses the issue of non-consensual third-party releases in Chapter 11 plans of reorganisation. Prof. Casey and Prof. Brubaker discuss their conflicting opinions on this ruling, and the future of consensual and non-consensual third-party releases in the United States. Join the conversatio...
Sep 11, 2024•54 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, Alisdair MacPherson and Donna McKenzie-Skene, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, discuss the intricacies of insolvency law in Scotland, including where it draws on UK law, and where it differs. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Donna & Alisdair Interviewer: Charles Mak, Robert Gordon University, Scotland Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produce...
Jun 26, 2024•40 min•Ep. 54
In this episode, Kathlene Burke , Maples, Ireland, and Mylène Boché-Robinet , Boché Dobelle Advocats, France, draw from their extensive experience and achievements to offer insights into navigating the complexities of the male-dominated industry, alongside strategies for success and practical advice on overcoming challenges faced by women professionals in advancing their careers. Kathlene is the IWIRC Europe Chair, and Mylène is the Chair of Women in Restructuring (France) This episode originall...
Jun 12, 2024•45 min•Ep. 53
In this episode, Aidan Larkin, Asset Reality, gives an overview of asset recovery, asset tracing and seized asset management. He discusses how he came into the world of asset recovery and how asset recovery can be used in cross-border insolvency cases. He also talks about the impact international co-operation and treaties such as the recent UNIDROIT interactions have had on digital or civil asset tracing and recovery. Make sure you listen to Aidan's podcast " Seize & Desist" Mentioned in the...
May 29, 2024•50 min•Ep. 52
In this episode, Jessie Pool , Leiden University, The Netherlands, and Georg Wabl , Binder Grösswang, Austria, discuss their findings of empirical research regarding directors duties in insolvency law. They compare the laws of Austria and The Netherlands. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Jessie & Georg Interviewers: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The Netherlands & Defne Taşman, University of Antwer...
May 15, 2024•46 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, Sarah Paterson , London School of Economics; Virginia Torrie, University of Saskatchewan; and Kieran Tranter , Queensland University of Technology, give their perspectives and advice on submitting papers to Academic Journals. Our panellists are members of editorial boards of leading law journals. This episode seeks to demystify the often opaque process of scholarly publishing, providing listeners with practical strategies for enhancing the likelihood of their work being accepted...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, Beth Streten talks to Jason Harris , University of Sydney, about the report published by the Parliamentary Joint Committee in Australia, which provides an overview of the current insolvency procedures in Australia, and how they can be improved. View the full report: www.aph.gov.au/parliamentary_business/committees/joint/corporations_and_financial_services Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Jason on LinkedI...
Apr 17, 2024•45 min
In this episode, Ilya Kokorin talks to Alperen Gözlügöl , London School of Economics, UK about his recent paper "Climate Risk and Corporate Rescues" . Climate change is a topic rarely looked at through the lens of corporate failures or corporate rescue, but climate change poses risks to economies worldwide, including climate change related damages and mass failures of business enterprises. This interview asks questions such as; What is climate risk? How can climate risk affect businesses? Can en...
Mar 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, Shuai Guo talks to Sarah Gonem , Z & Co, Saudi Arabia, and Haroon Ahmed , Deloitte, UAE about the insolvency regimes in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow us on LinkedIn: Sarah & Haroon Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, China Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harr...
Mar 20, 2024•29 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, Shuai Guo talks to Eugenio Vaccari , Royal Holloway, University of London, UK; Jonatan Schytzer , Uppsala University, Sweden; and Keith MacMaster , Dalhousie University, Canada. Our guests discuss Insolvency and the Environment, where environmental laws are in conflict or lack compatibility with insolvency regimes. They discuss examples including mines in Sweden, and a pulp mill next to First Nation land in Nova Scotia. Eugenio also discusses an ongoing project he is heading for...
Mar 06, 2024•32 min•Ep. 46
In our latest podcast, Ilya Kokorin talks to Irit Mevorach , University of Warwick, UK, and Stephan Madaus , Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Germany, about bank insolvencies, with reference to recent bank failures in 2023 such as Silicon Valley Bank and the rescue of Credit Suisse. Irit and Stephan also talk about the book they recently published, "Financial Institutions in Distress: Recovery, resolution and recognition", in which they suggest a specific model law banks and financial ...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 45
In this episode, Andre Boraine , University of Pretoria, South Africa, talks about the problems caused by reciprocity and reciprocal agreements when adopting the UNCITRAL Model Law, especially within the context of African countries. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow us on LinkedIn: Andre Interviewer: Ishana Tripathi, OP Jindal Global University, India Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Ed...
Feb 07, 2024•40 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, Aurelio Gurrea Martinez , Singapore Management University, Anthony J. Casey , University of Chicago, and Robert K. Rasmussen , University of Southern California, discuss their letter to UNCITRAL and a new approach to the choice of insolvency forum. Papers mentioned in this podcast: A Commitment Rule for Insolvency Forum , A. Gurrea Martinez; A Casey; R. Rasmussen Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow us on Tw...
Jan 24, 2024•52 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, Bolanle Adebola , University of Reading, UK and Hamiisi Junior Nsubuga , City, University of London, UK, talk about the development of commercial law in Africa. Publications mentioned in this episode: Bolanle Adebola: Diversifying Rescue: Corporate Rescue and the Models of Receivership Transforming Perceptions: The Development of Pre-pack Regulations in England and Wales The Case for Mandatory Referrals to the Pre-pack Pool Proposed Feasibility Oversight for Pre-pack Administrat...
Jan 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 42
In these special episodes, INSOL ERA's current and past members reflect on the Sub-Committee's work since its inception in 2019. In this episode, incoming Chair Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The Netherlands is joined by Reghard Brits, Stellenbosch University, South Africa; and Jen Gant, University of Derby, UK. Credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay...
Jul 26, 2023•34 min
In these special episodes, INSOL ERA's current and past members reflect on the Sub-Committee's work since its inception in 2019. In this episode, outgoing Chair Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway University of London, UK is joined by Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law; Lezelle Jacobs, University of Technology Sydney, Australia; and Elizabeth Streten, Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harrie...
Jul 12, 2023•35 min
