INSOL Talks

Asset recovery expert Aidan Larkin discusses tracing and managing assets in insolvency cases, emphasizing digital asset recovery and international cooperation. Topics include the impact of UNIDROIT treaties, challenges in cross-border cases, and the role of Asset Reality in streamlining asset recovery processes.

Researchers Jessie Pool and Georg Wabl discuss empirical research on directors' duties in insolvency law in Austria and The Netherlands. They explore challenges, enforcement, and harmonization, highlighting the balance between stakeholder interests and timely action in insolvency cases.

Guests Sarah Paterson, Virginia Torrie, and Kieran Tranter provide insights on submitting papers to academic journals. They discuss contrasting academic journal types, open access publishing, navigating the submission process, choosing the right journal, handling reviewer feedback, and maintaining patience throughout the publishing journey.

Professor Jason Harris discusses the review of insolvency law in Australia, emphasizing the need for fundamental reforms. Topics include director disqualifications, fraudulent practices, non-compliance issues, and potential reforms in insolvency laws. The conversation also explores the challenges faced by insolvency practitioners in Australia and the importance of a positive narrative surrounding their work.

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

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

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

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

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

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