INSOL Talks

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 organisation. Links mentioned in this podcast:World Bank ICR PrinciplesWorld Bank Toolkit for Corporate WorkoutsMobile Money Firm Insolvency NoteBusiness Ready ReportJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow Will on LinkedIn. Interviewer: Defne Taşman, University of Antwerp, BelgiumIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

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 #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow Nick on LinkedIn. Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science & Law, P.R. ChinaIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

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 #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow Sheila and Omar on LinkedInInterviewer: Ishana Tripathi, O.P. Jindal Global University, India Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

In this engaging discussion, Benjamin Herisset, a Legal Officer at the UNCITRAL Secretariat, shares his expertise on the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency. He explores the law’s historical evolution and its modern implications for international trade and financial frameworks. Benjamin dives into complex cases like Nottel and FTX, discussing the need for robust legal structures to tackle interconnected company insolvencies. He also highlights recent developments in asset tracing, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation in addressing cross-border challenges.

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 #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow on LinkedIn: Mat, Hajime & ChotiwutInterviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science & Law, P.R. ChinaIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

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 #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow on Melissa on LinkedIn. Interviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The NetherlandsIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

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-border insolvency situation in Brazil.This episode was recorded on 20 December 2024.Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow on LinkedIn: Sheila, Isabel & Ana Elisa Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science & Law, P.R. ChinaIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

Join Hon. Allan L. Gropper, a former U.S. bankruptcy judge, and Hon. Paul Heath, Chief Justice of the Pitcairn Islands, as they dive into the complexities of the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency. They explore the controversial public policy exception and its applications in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. Discover key legal interpretations, including the Comey test, and how different jurisdictions navigate procedural fairness. Their insights reveal the ongoing challenges and evolving landscape of international insolvency law.

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 TAG Panel series on 15 November 2024.Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow on LinkedIn: Jennifer, Sulette & RosaInterviewer: Elizabeth Streten, Queensland University of Technology & Defne Taşman, University of Antwerp, BelgiumIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

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 economies is mainly due to the design of an insolvency legislation that is not tailored to the market and institutional environment generally existing in emerging economies.” The book ultimately proposes that insolvency law needs to be ‘reinvented’ in emerging economies. This TAG Panel featured a discussion of Professor Gurrea-Martínez’s book with some of the leading experts in the field of insolvency law: Prof. Juanitta Calitz, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; Sumant Batra, Insolvency Law Academy, India; and Scott Atkins, INSOL Fellow, Norton Rose Fulbright, Australia. Reinventing Insolvency Law in Emerging Economies’ (CUP 2024)Order this book before 31 December 2024 for a 20% discount. Enter the code RILEE23 at the checkout.Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow our speakers on LinkedIn: Aurelio, Juanitta, Scott, SumantAnd on X: @agurreamartinez, @scottatkinsnrf, @sumantbatraInterviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The NetherlandsIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov