In this episode, R3 member Grace Whatman (Senior Vice President, AlixPartners), shares her firsthand experience of supporting companies and individuals through unprecedented uncertainty. With R3’s statement to the COVID Inquiry now public, we discuss how these lived experiences align with the key themes in the evidence — and what the profession hopes will come from the Inquiry’s work.

This episode gives a brief overview of R3's proposal to amend the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 concerning CVL Liquidator fees. Join R3 GTC members Michelle Butler and Stephen Hill, to explore how widespread creditor apathy forces Insolvency Practitioners into costly court applications to obtain fee approval. The solution? A Statutory Fee for CVL Liquidators to streamline the process, reduce administrative burden, and ensure IPs get paid efficiently.

In this episode of the R3 Podcast, guest host Ceara Roopchand is joined by special guests Felix Connolly (BTG Advisory), Louise Durkan (Deloitte), and Ben Hughes (FRP Advisory) to dive into the world of special situations and M&A. Together, they explore the current mood of the market, the evolving role of private equity and how sector dynamics are shifting in today’s landscape. 

This episode is a live recording of an interview between R3 President Tom Russell and Angela Crossley - Director, Strategy, Policy and Analysis at the Insolvency Service from this year’s R3 Annual Conference.

The interview covers how the Insolvency Service are evolving and changing to meet the different roles it now plays and how these impact on the profession.

In a guest episode of the R3 Podcast recorded for Pride month, Francesca Tackie, a founding member of the R3-Insolvency Service Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, and Managing Director of Mercury Corporate Recovery Solutions, discusses LGBTQIA+ inclusion, with Rachel Reese and Emma Cusdin from Global Butterflies.

Tune in as Mark Buckley from Companies House breaks down the new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. He'll cover crucial updates on identity verification and Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs), explaining why these changes are vital for insolvency practitioners. 

Restaurant owners are battling unprecedented economic pressures. But there is a path forward. In this episode, licensed Insolvency Practitioner Andrew Bailey (Turpin Barker Armstrong) explores practical strategies for survival and recovery. Discover how empathy, a solid plan, and understanding the true picture through in-person consultations can make all the difference. Valuable insights for anyone in the restaurant industry or involved in business turnaround.

After a brief hiatus, The R3 Podcast returns with a fantastic episode featuring Andrew Pepper and Charmaine Doyle of Evelyn Partners. Andrew, Head of Special Situations & Restructuring, and Charmaine, a Senior Manager and award-winning turnaround professional, bring decades of experience to the discussion. Tune in as they explore the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs, including turnaround strategies, director responsibilities, and the impact on the EV sector.

In this episode Tony Walker and Gareth Limb discuss anti-money laundering obligations and post appointment transactions for insolvency professionals.

In this episode, Jeremy Frost of The Frost Group discusses the administration of Goodbox Co Labs Limited and in particular, the ground-breaking precedent for creditor - led Restructuring Plans and the necessity of company consent for a plan.