INSOL Talks

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Gant, University of Derby, UK, Chrystin Ondersma, Rutgers University, USA and Tara van Ho, University of Essex, UK discuss the intersection of human rights and insolvency, and how human rights could be used to shape insolvencies in the future.Publications mentioned in this episode:"Research Handbook on Corporate Restructuring" - Paul J. Omar, De Montfort University, Leicester and Jennifer L.L. Gant, University of Derby, UK. "Borrowing Equality: Dispossession and the need for an Abolitionist Approach to Survival Debt" - Chrystin Ondersma, Rutgers University, USA"A Human Rights Framework for Debt Relief" - Chrystin Ondersma, Rutgers University, USAJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolFollow us on Twitter: @JennyLLGant, @TaravanhoAnd LinkedIn: Jennifer, TaraInterviewer: Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIntroduction 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

Christoph Paulus, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany, Steven Kargman, Kargman Associates, USA, and Charles Ho Wang Mak, University of Glasgow, UK,  discuss the current sovereign debt market, and the impact China is having on sovereign debt around the world.Connect on LinkedIn: Charles & StevenAnd on Twitter @charleshwmakThis episode was originally aired as part of INSOL Early Researcher Academic's Tag Panel initiative. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, P.R.ChinaQuestion by: Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIntroduction 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