Insolvency
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11 March 13
Insolvency Event: 4th Symposium of the Department of International and European Insolvency Law at the University of Cologne = Monday 10th June 2013
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL
AND EUROPEAN INSOLVENCY LAW
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE
Directors Prof. Dr. Ulrich Ehricke, LL.M. (London), M.A.
Prof. Dr. Hanns Prütting
Prof. Dr. Heinz Vallender
Institut für Verfahrensrecht Tel: +49 (0)221 / 470 - 28 08
Albertus-Magnus-Platz, D-50923 Fax: +49 (0)0221 / 470 - 59 49
In cooperation with the
INTERNATIONAL INSOLVENCY LAW REVIEW IILR
Editors in Chief: Dr. Christian Bärenz
Michael Dahl
Michael Martinez Ferber, LL.M.
Cologne, February 2013
4th Symposium of the Department of International and European Insolvency Law at the University of Cologne
The assertion of avoidance claims in a cross-border perspective
(Conference language: English and German - simultaneous translation)
Monday, 10th. June 2013
Universität zu Köln - Albertus-Magnus-Platz - 50931 Köln
Program
9.30 Opening Statement
09.45 – 10.45 Opening lecture - Prof. Dr. Moritz Brinkmann, LLM
(Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn)
„Avoidance claims in the context of the EIR“
10.45 – 11.15 Coffee break
11.15 – 12.45 Panel I - „The Challenging of Securities from an English, Polish and Italian perspective“
Speakers: David Griffiths (Geldards Law Firm, England),
Pavel Kuglarz (Beiten Burkhardt, Poland),
Prof. Alessandro P. Scarso (PLUTA, Italy)
12.45 – 13.45 Lunch break
13.45 – 15.15 Panel II - „The Challenging of restructuring credits from a Czech, French and Dutch perspective“
Speakers: Dr. Ernst Giese (Giese&Partner, Czech Republic),
Reinhard Dammann (Clifford Chance, France),
Lucas P. Kortmann (RESOR NV, The Netherlands),
15.15 – 15.45 Coffee break
15.45 – 16.45 Giorgio Corno
(Head of Legal Office of Studio Corno,Italy)
„The enforcement of avoidance claims within the EU “
16.45– 17.15 Closing remarks
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Following: Meeting of the members of the Verein zur Förderung des Instituts für Internationales und Europäisches Insolvenzrecht der Universität zu Köln[development association of the Department for International and European Insolvency Law at the University of Cologne]
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Registration and a fee of 150 EUR are requested. The Lectures of the conference will be published in issue 4/2013 of the IILR. Every participant will receive a free copy.
The conference is supported by the development association of the Institute for International and European Insolvency Law at the University of Cologne
[Verein zur Förderung des Instituts für Internationales und Europäisches Insolvenzrecht der Universität zu Köln]
Registration Form
Prof. Dr. Hanns Prütting h.pruetting@uni-koeln.de
Institut für Verfahrensrecht
Fax: +49 (0)0221 / 470 - 59 49
Universität zu Köln
Albertus Magnus Platz
D-50923 Köln
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06 March 13
New Book: Brubaker, R & Lawless, R & Tabb, C (Eds). A Debtor World: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Debt. OUP, 2012.
Whilst virtually zooming around Wildys I have happend across the following book. It might be of interest to some blog readers.
Brubaker, R & Lawless, R & Tabb, C (Eds). A Debtor World: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Debt. OUP, 2012.
Here is the abstract: "A Debtor World contains a collection of contributions about the societal implications of private debt. The essays comprising this volume are authored by dozens of leading U.S. and international academics who have written about debt or issues related to debt in a wide range of disciplines including law, sociology, psychology, history, economics, and more. The goal of this collection is to explore debt neither as a problem nor a solution but as a phenomenon and to promote the exchange of knowledge to better comprehend why consumers and businesses decide to borrow money. It asks what happens to businesses and consumers under a heavy debt load, and what legal norms and institutions societies need to encourage the efficient use of debt while promoting a greater understanding of the global phenomenon of increased indebtedness and societal dependence.
04 March 13
R3 on the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill
R3 have put out the folliwing self explanatory media statement:
"R3 welcomes the Government’s announcement on the continuation of supply to businesses in insolvency:
R3 President Lee Manning comments:
“We are delighted that the Government has tabled an amendment to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill which states that IT providers and other essential suppliers must continue to supply on insolvency and will be unable to vary their terms of supply and increase charges. R3 has been campaigning on this issue for over two years and our research reveals that more than 2,000 businesses a year could avoid closure if suppliers continued to supply at the pre-insolvency terms.
“This victory for common sense recognises that legislation has not always kept pace with changes in public utilities ownership and highlights the importance of IT when running a business in the 21st Century. Struggling businesses need a flexible and up to date insolvency regime to allow them the best chance of survival.
“This announcement comes on the back of the BIS Select Committee recommending that the Government, issue a consultation on the continuation of supply to businesses in insolvency, which we had previously welcomed.”
01 March 13
Insolvency Event: INSOL Europe Annual Congress 2013
INSOL Eurpoe have published details of the forthcoming event:
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Offering important networking opportunities within the profession and an unrivalled technical programme entitled “To restructure, or to liquidate? That is the question”, co-chaired by Catherine Ottaway and Wolf Waschkuhn, we are promised another unmissable event. Our registration is now open and early booking rates apply until the 1st of July. Register here, read ourRegistration Brochure or please contact carolinetaylor@insol-europe.org.
Fantastic venue
Our venue this year is the Hotel Concorde La Fayette. Offering spectacular views over Paris, it is without doubt the perfect starting point for exploring the French capital, ideally located between La Défense district and the beautiful Champs Elysées. Reserve your accommodation at discounted rates at the Hotel Concorde La Fayette here. The gala dinner will take place on a boat on the River Seine on Saturday evening providing entertainment, culinary delights and enchanting views of Paris by night.
Speakers this year include:
Marc Udink (Udink & De Jong, The Netherlands), Prof. Daniel Staehelin (Kellerhals Attorneys at Law, Switzerland), Catherine Ottaway (HOCHE Société d'Avocats, France), Prof. Bob Wessels (University of Leiden, The Netherlands), Ángel Alonso (Uría Menéndez, Spain), Marcel Windt (Houthoff Buruma, The Netherlands), Jim Luby (McStay Luby, Ireland), Frank Günther(One Square Advisors GmbH, Germany), Wolfgang Topp (HSH Nordbank AG, Germany), Dr. Stefan Rindfleisch (Ehlermann Rindfleisch Gadow, Germany), David Ingram (Grant Thornton UK LLP, UK), Stephane Bonifassi (Lebray & Associes, France), Bernd Klose (Bernd H Klose, Germany), Andreas Ziegenhagen (Salans, Germany), Caroline Texier (Salans, France), Gordon Stewart (Allen & Overy, UK), Tjade S. Dieker (Troostwijk Auctions, The Netherlands), Kolja von Bismarck (Linklaters, Germany), Niklas Körling (Wistrand, Sweden), Stathis Potamitis(POTAMITISVEKRIS, Greece), Juan Ferré (Jones Day, Spain), Dr Hendrik Boss (Taylor Wessing, Germany), Vincent Vroom (Loyens & Loeff, The Netherlands), Jonathan Agger (Hatfield Philips, UK), Jasper Berkenbosch (DLA Piper, The Netherlands), Matthew Hill (Alvarez & Marsal, UK), Sophie Jacmain (NautaDutilh, Belgium), Louise Verrill (Brown Rudnick, UK),Alexandre Streel (University of Liège, Belgium), Robert van Galen (Nauta Dutilh, The Netherlands), James H.M. Sprayregen, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, USA (President of INSOL International),Lech Gilicinski (K & L Gates Jamka sp.k, Poland), Krzysztof Trylinski (CEO Belvedere, Poland), Rolef de Weijs (Houthoff Buruma, The Netherlands), Martine Gerber (OPF Partners, Luxembourg), Alastair Beveridge (Zolfo Cooper LLP, UK), Judge Heinz Vallender (Cologne Bankruptcy Court, Germany), Blair Leahy (20 Essex Street, UK), Beth Hansen (UTC Aerospace Systems, USA), Laura Pierallini (Studio Pierallini, Italy) and Rita Gismondi (Gianni-Origoni Grippo-Cappelli Partners, Italy).
Academic Programme
As in previous years, the Academic Forum of INSOL Europe will be holding its annual conference immediately prior to the main congress. Click here for more details.
Richard Turton Award 2013
The Richard Turton award provides an educational opportunity for a qualifying participant from an emerging market country to attend the annual INSOL Europe Congress, all expenses paid. For further details please click here.
Sponsors and sponsorship opportunities
Our thanks go to our main congress sponsor Salans, our general congress sponsors HERMANN Law, RESOR and Pluta Rechtsanwalts GmbH, and our congress event sponsors SGH Martineau, Hoche Société d'Avocats, McStay Luby, hww wienberg wilhelm, CNAJMJ, Kellerhals, William Fry,Houthoff Buruma, OPF Partners, the Paris Bar Council, and Troostwijk Auctions. For details on available sponsorship opportunities, please contact lindasmith@insol-europe.org.
On Film
Find out more about our Annual Congresses by clicking here to watch the video of last year’s Congress in Brussels."
01 March 13
Insolvency Event: INSOL Europe Annual Congress 2013
INSOL Eurpoe have published details of the forthcoming event:
"
Offering important networking opportunities within the profession and an unrivalled technical programme entitled “To restructure, or to liquidate? That is the question”, co-chaired by Catherine Ottaway and Wolf Waschkuhn, we are promised another unmissable event. Our registration is now open and early booking rates apply until the 1st of July. Register here, read ourRegistration Brochure or please contact carolinetaylor@insol-europe.org.
Fantastic venue
Our venue this year is the Hotel Concorde La Fayette. Offering spectacular views over Paris, it is without doubt the perfect starting point for exploring the French capital, ideally located between La Défense district and the beautiful Champs Elysées. Reserve your accommodation at discounted rates at the Hotel Concorde La Fayette here. The gala dinner will take place on a boat on the River Seine on Saturday evening providing entertainment, culinary delights and enchanting views of Paris by night.
Speakers this year include:
Marc Udink (Udink & De Jong, The Netherlands), Prof. Daniel Staehelin (Kellerhals Attorneys at Law, Switzerland), Catherine Ottaway (HOCHE Société d'Avocats, France), Prof. Bob Wessels (University of Leiden, The Netherlands), Ángel Alonso (Uría Menéndez, Spain), Marcel Windt (Houthoff Buruma, The Netherlands), Jim Luby (McStay Luby, Ireland), Frank Günther(One Square Advisors GmbH, Germany), Wolfgang Topp (HSH Nordbank AG, Germany), Dr. Stefan Rindfleisch (Ehlermann Rindfleisch Gadow, Germany), David Ingram (Grant Thornton UK LLP, UK), Stephane Bonifassi (Lebray & Associes, France), Bernd Klose (Bernd H Klose, Germany), Andreas Ziegenhagen (Salans, Germany), Caroline Texier (Salans, France), Gordon Stewart (Allen & Overy, UK), Tjade S. Dieker (Troostwijk Auctions, The Netherlands), Kolja von Bismarck (Linklaters, Germany), Niklas Körling (Wistrand, Sweden), Stathis Potamitis(POTAMITISVEKRIS, Greece), Juan Ferré (Jones Day, Spain), Dr Hendrik Boss (Taylor Wessing, Germany), Vincent Vroom (Loyens & Loeff, The Netherlands), Jonathan Agger (Hatfield Philips, UK), Jasper Berkenbosch (DLA Piper, The Netherlands), Matthew Hill (Alvarez & Marsal, UK), Sophie Jacmain (NautaDutilh, Belgium), Louise Verrill (Brown Rudnick, UK),Alexandre Streel (University of Liège, Belgium), Robert van Galen (Nauta Dutilh, The Netherlands), James H.M. Sprayregen, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, USA (President of INSOL International),Lech Gilicinski (K & L Gates Jamka sp.k, Poland), Krzysztof Trylinski (CEO Belvedere, Poland), Rolef de Weijs (Houthoff Buruma, The Netherlands), Martine Gerber (OPF Partners, Luxembourg), Alastair Beveridge (Zolfo Cooper LLP, UK), Judge Heinz Vallender (Cologne Bankruptcy Court, Germany), Blair Leahy (20 Essex Street, UK), Beth Hansen (UTC Aerospace Systems, USA), Laura Pierallini (Studio Pierallini, Italy) and Rita Gismondi (Gianni-Origoni Grippo-Cappelli Partners, Italy).
Academic Programme
As in previous years, the Academic Forum of INSOL Europe will be holding its annual conference immediately prior to the main congress. Click here for more details.
Richard Turton Award 2013
The Richard Turton award provides an educational opportunity for a qualifying participant from an emerging market country to attend the annual INSOL Europe Congress, all expenses paid. For further details please click here.
Sponsors and sponsorship opportunities
Our thanks go to our main congress sponsor Salans, our general congress sponsors HERMANN Law, RESOR and Pluta Rechtsanwalts GmbH, and our congress event sponsors SGH Martineau, Hoche Société d'Avocats, McStay Luby, hww wienberg wilhelm, CNAJMJ, Kellerhals, William Fry,Houthoff Buruma, OPF Partners, the Paris Bar Council, and Troostwijk Auctions. For details on available sponsorship opportunities, please contact lindasmith@insol-europe.org.
On Film
Find out more about our Annual Congresses by clicking here to watch the video of last year’s Congress in Brussels."