INSOL Talks

In this episode we talk to Elizabeth Streten and Amanda Bull, both from Queensland University of Technology, about residential construction insolvency in Australia. We discuss their research into the causes of these insolvencies, their impact in Australia, and potential mitigating factors which could be applied. We ask what lessons this research might hold not only for Australia, but also for insolvency systems globally.Find out more about this project here.Download the transcriptJoin the conversation on LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow on LinkedIn: Beth and Amanda.Interviewer: Defne Tasman, University of Antwerp, BelgiumIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov

In this joint episode with the International Insolvency Institute, Prof. Ignacio Tirado, Secretary General, and Myrte Thijssen, Senior Legal Officer of UNIDROIT describes the reasons for, and the content of the UNIDROIT Legislative Guide on Bank Liquidation. The guide provides recommendations on how to deal with the failure of non-strategically important financial institutions.Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter Interviewers: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, China (INSOL ERA); andEugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway University of London, UK (III)TranscriptThe podcast was recorded on 26 May 2025, with information accurate at the time of recording. The episode is available on Global Perspectives and INSOL Talks Podcast feeds Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov

In this episode we talk to Anna Gelpern, Georgetown University, about her work on the #PublicDebtIsPublic initiative, which aims to bring light to public and sovereign debt contracts worldwide. She discusses why it is necessary for the public to have access to these contracts, and her struggle to find those that are already in the public sphere.Debt Con 8, October 13-15 2025.DebtCon8 brings together leading voices from academia, markets, policy, and advocacy to explore critical sovereign debt challenges. The conference features:- Interdisciplinary roundtables with expert panels- Keynotes from leading figures in sovereign debt- Launch of the #PublicDebtIsPublic pilot platform Join the conversation on LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow on LinkedIn: Anna, and Sovereign Debt ForumInterviewer: Charles Ho Wang Mak, University of Bristol, UKRead the TranscriptIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov

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 using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow Sonal on LinkedIn.Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov

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 jorikbasovIntroduction 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 jorikbasovIntroduction 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 jorikbasovIntroduction 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 jorikbasovIntroduction 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 jorikbasovIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov