INSOL Talks

In this episode we talk to Chris Odinet, Texas A&M University, USA; and Andrea Tosato, Southern Methodist University, USA about digital assets and how they fit into property and insolvency law. They discuss regulatory and legal initiatives such as MiCAR in Europe and the Genius Act in the USA, which in turn answer some of the fundamental questions about how digital assets should be treated in national private law, and insolvency law. Papers referenced in this podcast: Digital Assets & the Property Question Regulating Centralized Stablecoins: Comparing MiCAR and the GENIUS Act  Tokenized Real Estate: The Law and Tech of Digital Deeds  Read the Transcript Join the conversation on LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow on LinkedIn: Chris & Andrea Interviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, The Netherlands Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by Jorikbasov

In this episode we talk to Christoph Paulus, Of Counsel, White & Case, Germany, and Francisco Garcimartin, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain, about the recent developments in EU insolvency law and specifically the proposals for the 28th insolvency law regime. The issue of the EU falling behind the US and China in competitiveness has sparked a strong push for ambitious policy responses, including proposals for the new unified 28th regime. Read their paper "The 28th insolvency law: Reflections on a lex concursus europaea" Join the conversation on LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Download the Transcript Follow on LinkedIn: Christoph Interviewers: Defne Tasman, University of Antwerp, Belgium & Ilya Kokorin, Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, The Netherlands Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by Jorikbasov

In this episode we join Prof. Xiahong Chen, China Unviersity of Political Science and Law, to look at the new draft amendment of the Chinese Enterprise Bankruptcy Law. We look at the historical development and the motivations for the current amendment, as well as how it approaches issues of cross-border insolvency; including how it draws (or does not draw) on international standards such as the UNCITRAL Model Law. Join the conversation on LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow on LinkedIn: Xiahong Chen Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, PR China Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by Jorikbasov

In this episode we talk to Prof. Jason Harris, University of Sydney and Preeti Nalavadi, University of Adelaide, Australia, to understand indigenous business restructuring in India and Australia. They discuss the differences between Tribal/Indigenous businesses and other MSME's in their respective countries, and what unique difficulties are posed by these types of businesses when they become insolvent. We look at what legal frameworks are in place to protect indigenous businesses, and what more can be done for them going forwards. Download the transcript Join the conversation on LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow on LinkedIn: Preeti & Jason Interviewer: Ishana Tripathi, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, India Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by Jorikbasov

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 transcript Join the conversation on LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow on LinkedIn: Beth and Amanda. Interviewer: Defne Tasman, University of Antwerp, Belgium Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music 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 #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter  Interviewers: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, China (INSOL ERA); and Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway University of London, UK (III) Transcript The 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 International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music 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 Forum Interviewer: Charles Ho Wang Mak, University of Bristol, UK Read the Transcript Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music 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 #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Sonal on LinkedIn. Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music 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 Principles World Bank Toolkit for Corporate Workouts Mobile Money Firm Insolvency Note Business Ready Report Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Will on LinkedIn. Interviewer: Defne Taşman, University of Antwerp, Belgium Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music 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 #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Nick on LinkedIn. Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science & Law, P.R. China Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music 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 #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Sheila and Omar on LinkedIn Interviewer: Ishana Tripathi, O.P. Jindal Global University, India Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov

In this episode, Ishana Tripathi and Kenneth Ghartey talk to Benjamin Herisset, Legal Officer at the UNCITRAL Secretariat to delve deeper into the history of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, its modern implementation and later Model Laws adopted by UNCITRAL. Find out more about UNCITRAL WG V's current work here: https://uncitral.un.org/en/working_groups/5/insolvency_law Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Benjamin on LinkedIn Interviewer: Ishana Tripathi, O.P. Jindal Global University, India & Kenneth Ghartey, University of Ghana / Royal Holloway, University of London, UK Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov

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 #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Mat, Hajime & Chotiwut Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science & Law, P.R. China Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music 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 #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on Melissa on LinkedIn. Interviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The Netherlands Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov

In this episode, Sheila Neder Cerezetti, Neder Cerezetti Advocacia; Isabel Picot, INSOL Fellow, Galdino, Pimenta, Takemi, Ayoub Salgueiro Rezende de Almeida; and Ana Elisa Laquimia, E. Munhoz Advogados, Brazil discuss the Brazilian legal architecture and in particular the Brazilian insolvency law framework. They discuss how effective the current insolvency law is, the challenges faced by insolvency practitioners, and how the recent adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law has changed the cross-border insolvency situation in Brazil. This episode was recorded on 20 December 2024. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Sheila, Isabel & Ana Elisa Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science & Law, P.R. China Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov

In this episode, we talk to Hon. Allan L. Gropper (ret.), US Bankruptcy Court SDNY, USA, and Hon. Paul Heath KC, Chief Justice of the Pitcairn Islands and Judge of the Court of Appeal of Tonga, New Zealand, about UNCITRAL's Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency (MLCBI). We specifically focus on the somewhat controversial "public policy exception", and its treatment through legislation and case in the US, Australia and New Zealand. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Allan & Paul Interviewer: Ishana Tripathi, O.P. Jindal Global University, India Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Gant, University of Derby, UK; Dr. Sulette Lombard, University of South Australia; and Prof. Dr. Rosa Maria Rojas Vertiz, ITAM, Mexico, discuss the challenges they faced, and still face as women in academia in the field of insolvency and restructuring. They give insight into overcoming obstacles unique to academia, alongside strategies for success for academic and professional growth and advancing in the field. This episode originally aired as part of the INSOL ERA TAG Panel series on 15 November 2024. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Jennifer, Sulette & Rosa Interviewer: Elizabeth Streten, Queensland University of Technology & Defne Taşman, University of Antwerp, Belgium Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov

Insolvency law plays a crucial role in the economy, facilitating the rescue of economically viable enterprises while promoting the value-preserving liquidation of non-viable firms. In his recent book titled ‘Reinventing Insolvency Law in Emerging Economies’ (CUP 2024), Professor Aurelio Gurrea-Martínez, Singapore Management University, observes that many emerging markets and developing economies lack efficient insolvency frameworks. He argues that “the failure of insolvency law in many emerging economies is mainly due to the design of an insolvency legislation that is not tailored to the market and institutional environment generally existing in emerging economies.” The book ultimately proposes that insolvency law needs to be ‘reinvented’ in emerging economies. This TAG Panel featured a discussion of Professor Gurrea-Martínez’s book with some of the leading experts in the field of insolvency law: Prof. Juanitta Calitz, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; Sumant Batra, Insolvency Law Association, India; and Scott Atkins, INSOL Fellow, Norton Rose Fulbright, Australia. Reinventing Insolvency Law in Emerging Economies’ (CUP 2024) Order this book before 31 December 2024 for a 20% discount. Enter the code RILEE23 at the checkout. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow our speakers on LinkedIn: Aurelio, Juanitta, Scott, Sumant And on X: @agurreamartinez, @scottatkinsnrf, @sumantbatra Interviewer: Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The Netherlands Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov

In this episode ERA's Chair, Ilya Kokorin, Leiden University, The Netherlands, takes us back to basics to discuss cross-border insolvency protocols; their Nature, Legal Basis, Benefits & Limitations. Mentioned in this podcast: Cross-Border Protocols in Insolvencies of Multinational Enterprise Groups, Ilya Kokorin & Bob Wessels Database of Insolvency Protocols Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow Ilya on LinkedIn Interviewer: Ishana Tripathi, O.P. Jindal Global University, India Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov

In this episode, Carlota Palazzo, Capdevila & Palazzo Abogados, Argentina; Hugo Sánchez Ramírez, Superintendente de Chile and Luis Palomino, Palomino, Flores, Hernandez Abogados, Mexico discuss the Insolvency Laws in their respective countries, and where they could be improved. This episode was recorded on 13 September 2024. Join the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalks Follow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insol Follow on LinkedIn: Carlota, Hugo & Luis Interviewer: Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science & Law, P.R. China Introduction and credits voiced by Lisa McNeil, INSOL International Edited and produced by Harriet Norman, INSOL International Music by jorikbasov