

INSOL Talks
INSOL International
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.
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Mar 22, 2023 • 32min
Ep. 34 - Bank Insolvencies in South Africa & Zimbabwe
Ashley Nyaude, University of Pretoria, South Africa, discusses bank insolvencies with a specific focus on South Africa and UgandaView Ashley's thesis on "Regulatory measures to address bank failures in Zimbabwe"Connect on LinkedIn Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Reghard Brits, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaIntroduction 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

Mar 8, 2023 • 35min
Ep. 33 - Bank Insolvencies in Uganda
Silver Kayondo, Ortus Advocates, Uganda, discusses bank insolvencies with a specific focus on UgandaFind out more about Silver: www.silverkayondo.com/Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter @SilverKayondoJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Reghard Brits, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaIntroduction 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

Feb 22, 2023 • 30min
Ep. 32 - Executory Contracts
Jose Carles, Carles Cuesta Abogados y Asesores Financieros, Spain, and David Ehmke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Germany, discuss how executory contracts are handled in Spain and Germany.Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law, 2nd Edition. Edited by Jason Chuah, University of Malaya, Malaysia, and Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.Connect on LinkedIn:Jose & DavidJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Ilya Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIntroduction 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

Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 12min
Ep. 31 - Third Party Releases
Candice Kline, Saul Ewing LLP, and Ralph Brubaker, University of Illinois, USA discuss Third Party Releases.Relevant papers:Mandatory Aggregation of Mass Tort Litigation in Bankruptcy, Ralph BrubakerNonconsensual Third-Party Releases in the Spotlight: Challenging the Limits of the Law and Drawing Congressional Scrutiny, Candice Kline Bankruptcy Grifters, Lindsey D. SimonAggregation and Abuse: Mass Torts in Bankruptcy, Edward J. JangerConnect on LinkedIn and Twitter:Candice and @klinecl, and RalphJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: 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

Jan 25, 2023 • 56min
Ep. 30 - Insolvency Issues in South Asia
This episode features:Prof. Wai Yee WAN, City University of Hong KongDr. Akshaya Kamalnath, Australia National UniversityMariam Zaidi, Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited, IndiaView Prof. Wan's book: Court Supervised Restructuring of Large Distressed Companies in AsiaView Dr. Kamalnath's book: The Corporate Diversity JigsawConnect on LinkedIn and Twitter: Wai Yee WAN and @waiyeewanAkshaya Kamalnath and @akamalnathMariam ZaidiJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: 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

Jan 11, 2023 • 1h 3min
Ep. 29 - Chapter 11 vs Restructuring Plans
Kate Stephenson, Kirkland & Ellis, UK, and Evan Zucker, Blank Rome, USA discuss the pros and cons, and similarities and differences, of a US Chapter 11 Reorganization and a UK Restructuring Plan. Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter: Kate StephensonEvan Zucker and @evanjzuckerJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: 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

Dec 14, 2022 • 48min
Ep. 28 - The Rule in Gibbs
Felicity Toube KC and Irit Mevorach discuss the pros and cons of the Rule in Gibbs and how it interacts with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.Find out more about Felicity (https://southsquare.com/barristers/felicity-toube-kc/) and Irit (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/law/people/irit.mevorach)Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Emilie Ghio, Edinburgh Napier University, UK Questions from: Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK, and Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, PR ChinaIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov

Nov 30, 2022 • 21min
Ep.27 No Income No Asset Debtors in South Africa
Hermie Coetzee, Akademia, South Africa discusses NINA debtors in South Africa, and how a new legislation could help them find relief.Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov

Nov 16, 2022 • 44min
Ep. 26 Maritime Insolvency
Our next Hot Topic discussion is on Maritime Insolvencies. Join Carlo Corcionne, Ocean Cogemar SA, Italy, and Ioannis Bazinas, University College London, UK/GreeceFollow Ioannis on LinkedIn.Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov

Nov 2, 2022 • 29min
Ep. 25 - Local Public Entities in Distress
Our first Hot Topic discussion is on Local Public Entities in Distress. Join Laura Coordes, University of Arizona, USA, and Geo Quinot, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Follow them on Twitter @Lcoordes and @geoquinot, and connect on LinkedIn, Laura Coordes, and Geo Quinot Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by jorikbasov Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL InternationalEdited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL InternationalMusic by Jorikbasov