
INSOL Talks
INSOL Talks offers a unique opportunity to listen to and to learn from leading insolvency and restructuring law scholars and practitioners from around the world. Each episode explores the stories, tools and methods of today’s top thinkers. Eager to become better in what you do? Tune in! INSOL Talks is presented by INSOL International. The interviews are conducted by members of the INSOL ERA sub-committee. INSOL ERA (Early Research Academics) brings together postgraduate students and early career researchers interested in insolvency law. Episodes are recorded via zoom.
Latest episodes

Mar 27, 2024 • 39min
Ep. 48 - Climate-change induced bankruptcies and corporate rescues
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 environmental risks be systemic?Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow us on LinkedIn, and on Twitter/X @aagozlugolInterviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The NetherlandsIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasovShow less

Mar 20, 2024 • 29min
Ep. 47 - Insolvency in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
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 #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow us on LinkedIn: Sarah & HaroonInterviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, ChinaIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

Mar 6, 2024 • 32min
Ep. 46 - Insolvency and the Environment
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 the World Bank Group which aims to change the narrative of policy objectives of insolvency and restructuring law.Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow us on LinkedIn: Eugenio and JonatanAnd on Twitter: @eugevaccari86Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, ChinaIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 45 - Cross-border Bank Resolution
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 institutions.Books in this podcast:Financial Institutions in Distress: Recovery, Resolution and RecognitionJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow us on LinkedIn: Irit and Stephan And on Twitter: @irit_mevorachInterviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The NetherlandsIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

Feb 7, 2024 • 40min
Ep. 44 - Reciprocity and Model Law Adoption
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 #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow us on LinkedIn: AndreInterviewer: Ishana Tripathi, OP Jindal Global University, IndiaIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

Jan 24, 2024 • 52min
Ep. 43 - Towards a New Approach for the Choice of Insolvency Forum
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. RasmussenJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow us on Twitter: @agurreamartinez, @tony_j_casey, @usclawdeanAnd LinkedIn: Aurelio, Anthony, RobertInterviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The NetherlandsIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

Jan 10, 2024 • 53min
Ep. 42 - Spotlight on Insolvency Law and Governance in Africa
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 PoolProposed Feasibility Oversight for Pre-pack Administration in England and Wales: Window Dressing or Effective Reform?Hamiisi Junior Nsubuga:The Role of the Court in Balancing Stakeholder Interests in insolvency in Developing Economies – a theoretical Conundrum” Follow us on Twitter: @blanle_A, @hamswaAnd LinkedIn: BolanleInterviewer: Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of LondonIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov

Jul 26, 2023 • 34min
Get to know INSOL ERA - Part 2
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 InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov from Pixabay

Jul 12, 2023 • 35min
Get to know INSOL ERA - Part 1
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 InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov from Pixabay

Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
Ep. 41 - Crypto-Assets and Crypto-Firm Insolvencies
In this episode, Lee Pascoe, Norton Rose Fulbright, Australia, and Chris Odinet, University of Iowa, USA, discuss the impact of the insolvency of crypto-firms, and crypto-assets.Publications mentioned in this episode:The Private Law of Stablecoins, by Kara J. Bruce, Christopher K. Odinet and Andrea Tostato.Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow us on Twitter: @chrisodinetAnd LinkedIn: Lee and Chris Interviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The NetherlandsIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov
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