In this episode of the International Insolvency Institute’s Global Perspectives podcast, we delve into consensual restructuring procedures in key jurisdictions such as Singapore, India and France. Our expert panelists, Vasile Rotaru (Ph.D. Candidate, University of Oxford), NextGen Member Ishana Tripathi (Associate Professor, Jindal Global Law School) and NextGen Member Jo Tay (Partner, Allen & Gledhill), offer insightful commentary on the unique characteristics, challenges, and growing appeal of consensual restructuring methods in these jurisdictions. They discuss the strong tradition of consensual workouts in France (mandat ad hoc and conciliation), the increasing demand for lender-led mediation, and the need for coordinated efforts among practitioners, courts, and legislators. The panelists also address key obstacles, such as litigious or impatient creditors and the occasional aggressive stance from legal counsel.

The podcast is introduced by NextGen Program Chairperson, ⁠Adam Crane⁠ (Baker & Partnersin the Cayman Islands) and moderated by Dr EugenioVaccari (Royal Holloway, University of London). The podcast was recorded in early October 2024, with information correct at the time of recording.

In this episode of the ⁠International InsolvencyInstitute⁠’s Global Perspectives podcast, we explore hybrid insolvency procedures and workouts in Latin America to gain practical insights into how these mechanisms are implemented in real-world scenarios. Our distinguished panelists, The Hon. Adolfo Rouillon and Andrés Martinez, offered their expertise on this timely topic.

Our speakers discussed the current use and comparative effectiveness of hybrid restructuring mechanisms across various Latin American jurisdictions, highlighting how corporate structure influences whether businesses pursue these options and the tendency of family-owned smallbusinesses to avoid them. They also shed light on tax implications, potential risks of not utilizing these procedures—such as the conversion of foreign currency claims to domestic currency upon insolvency—and the formalities required to implement these processes across diverse regulatory landscapes. Additionally, the panelists reflected on the World Bank’s role in encouraging the adoption of hybrid mechanisms throughout the region.

The podcast is introduced by NextGen Program Chairperson, ⁠Adam Crane⁠ (Baker & Partners in the CaymanIslands) and moderated by Dr Eugenio Vaccari (Royal Holloway, University of London). The podcast was recorded in October 2024, with information correct at the time of the recording.

In this episode of the International Insolvency Institute’s Global Perspectives podcast, we were joined by Gabriel Olivera (NextGen) alongside Olya Antle (NextGen) and Rahman Connelly (NextGen) to discuss a critical and timely topic: nonconsensual third-party releases in Chapter 15 cases in the United States.

With the Supreme Court’s decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma rejecting such releases in Chapter 11 cases, this conversation explores whether Chapter 15 offers a legal loophole for their enforcement. Our guests analyze the implications for cross-border insolvency law, forum shopping, and future creditor challenges.

Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most debated issues in U.S. restructurings today.

In this episode of the International Insolvency Institute’s Global Perspectives podcast, we delve into recent insolvency law reforms in Brazil, a country that has made significant changes to its legal framework in the past few years.

Brazil introduced substantial reforms to its insolvency laws in 2005, and more recently in 2020, bringing its system more in line with international best practices. These reforms have notably improved corporate restructuring processes and have aimed to enhance the role of the judiciary and regulators in handling insolvency cases.

Our expert panellists, Joao Guilherme Thiesi da Silva (Pinheiro Neto Advogados) and Guillerme França (Lollato Lopes Rangel Ribeiro Advogados), offer insightful commentary on the effectiveness of these reforms and how they align with global trends, particularly considering their experiences in the US and Brazil. Their conversation also explores how these changes facilitate better outcomes for distressed businesses, as well as the challenges that remain, especially in terms of access to credit and cross-border insolvencies.

The podcast is introduced by NextGen

In this episode of the ⁠International Insolvency Institute⁠’s Global Perspectives podcast, we covered the role of regulators and the judiciary in LATAM. Our expert panelists were Susana Hidvegi Arango (business insolvency, complex litigation, and arbitration advisor), Javier Armando Lorente (Lorente & Lopez Abogados) and Roberto Villaseca (Carey LLP).

In this podcast, we delve into the critical role of regulators and the judiciary in Latin America's insolvency frameworks, with a focus on Chile, Colombia, and Argentina. Each country has a distinct approach to insolvency law, influenced by historical, economic, and political factors, and the relationship between regulators and the judiciary is central to the success of these systems. We explore recent reforms in Chile that have reshaped the balance between regulators and courts, significant regulatory changes in Colombia, and Argentina’s judiciary-driven insolvency processes, which often operate without a dedicated regulator.

Our guests, experts from each country, discuss the evolving roles of regulators and judges, examining challenges such as maintaining judicial independence, managing sector-specific insolvencies, and fostering effective collaboration. They also reflect on the lessons learned from other Latin American jurisdictions and international practices that could enhance the effectiveness of these insolvency frameworks. This podcast offers valuable insights into the dynamics of insolvency law in LATAM, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the region’s legal landscape and the ongoing reforms shaping its future.

The podcast is introduced by NextGen Program Chairperson, ⁠Adam Crane⁠ (Baker & Partners in the Cayman Islands) and moderated by Dr Eugenio Vaccari (Royal Holloway, University of London). The podcast was recorded in early October 2024, with information correct at the time of the recording.

In this episode of the International Insolvency Institute’s Global Perspectives podcast, we were joined by Andrew Chan (Allen & Gledhill, Singapore) and Rabindra Nathan (Shearn, Delamore, Malaysia) who had a friendly cross-border debate about Singapore vs Malaysia and discussed the insolvency regimes in both of countries.

The podcast is introduced by NextGen Program Chairperson, ⁠Adam Crane⁠ (Baker & Partners in the Cayman Islands) and moderated by Jo Tay (Allen & Gledhill, Singapore) and Nathalie Kerr (Lim Chee Wee Partnership, Malaysia).

In this episode of the International Insolvency Institute’s Global Perspectives podcast, we went back to the

basics on cross-border restructuring and insolvency frameworks in mainland China. Practitioners Wang Lingqi

(Fangda Partners), Veronica Chan (Tanner de Witt), and Assistant Professor Guo Shuai (China University of

Political Science and Law) give us a quick lesson on the types of insolvency proceedings that apply to

companies in China, before going into what the considerations of the Chinese courts usually are in granting

recognition of foreign proceedings, the cases that have gone through the Chinese Mainland – Hong Kong

cooperation mechanism for cross-border insolvency. We look at what opportunities there may be for work

coming out of China, and our speakers share a tip or two on working on Chinese cross-border insolvencies.

In this episode of the ⁠International Insolvency

After a short clarification on the

NextGen’s Chairperson, ⁠Adam Crane⁠ (Baker & Partners

Singapore is on the cutting-edge of the international insolvency community, including leading

In this episode of the Global Perspectives podcast, the Hon. Justice Kannan Ramesh, Judge of the

In this episode of the International Insolvency Institute’s Global Perspectives podcast, our panelists provide an overview of the history and structure of UNCITRAL and its working groups, focusing on Working Group V (insolvency law) and the current topics deliberated by the Group – asset tracing and recovery and choice of law in international insolvency proceedings.

Our panelists, Olya Antle, Adam Swick, and Jose Carles, dive into the specific issues before Working Group V and provide insight into the potential future developments concerning those issues.

NextGen’s Chairperson, Adam Crane, introduces this podcast, which is moderated by Dario Oscos.