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📣 CALL FOR PAPERS 📣 The INSOL Europe Academic Forum invites submissions for its 22nd Annual Conference in Vilamoura, Portugal, 14–15 Oct 2026. THEME: “New horizons: Insolvency III, winding-up of insolvent EU Inc. and beyond” ⏳ DEADLINE: 31 May 2026 To find out more and submit your proposal, go to ➤ https://lnkd.in/efqY2HhH 👋 The full Technical Committee for the Conference has now been announced! Dr. Professor Jessica Schmidt LL.M - new Academic Forum Chair Catarina Serra - local co-chair, Associate Professor of Law with Aggregation, Supreme Court of Justice of Portugal. Emilie Ghio, Lecturer in Corporate and Insolvency Law, The University of Edinburgh Giulia Ballerini, Assistant Professor of Business and Insolvency Law, Università degli Studi di Padova, Chair of INSOL Europe YANIL Eugenio Vaccari, Associate Professor of Law, Royal Holloway, University of London Gerard McCormack, Professor of International Business Law, University of Leeds Find out more about the Conference and paper submission at: ➤ https://lnkd.in/efqY2HhH #INSOLEurope #InsolvencyProfessionals #InsolvencyPartners #AFAC26

🇫🇷 French menswear brand Balibaris enters debt restructuring. The "affordable luxury" label has filed for safeguard proceedings to reorganize its finances and protect its 70+ retail locations. While operations currently continue as normal, the move highlights the ongoing challenges facing the mid-market fashion sector in Europe. 👔 More at Modaes: https://loom.ly/tbGV-O8 #INSOLEurope #InsolvencyNews #InsolvencyProfessionals

✳️ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟯 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢! ✳️ 📍4 June 2026, No.11 Cavendish Square, London We are looking forward to welcoming you to this milestone event, now in it's 20th year, which will feature an in-depth exploration of the complexities of cross-border restructuring and insolvency. The Conference includes the following sessions as well as many networking opportunities of course! ► R3 & INSOL Europe presidents' welcome Frances Coulson, Partner, Wedlake Bell Sonia Jordan, Partner, Knights ► Annual international case law update Mark Arnold KC, Barrister, South Square Lucas Kortmann, Partner, RESOR NV ► Assset tracing and recovery Speakers: Giorgio Corno, Partner, SCAI Legal Frances Coulson, Partner, Wedlake Bell Alexandre Schwab, Senior Associate, LALIVE Chair: Caroline Ievers, Grant Thornton UK ►An update on the EU Harmonisation Directive Speakers: Mylène Boché-Robinet, Partner, Boché Dobelle Anieka Meijs, Senior Associate, RESOR NV Prof. Dr. Alexandra Schluck-Amend, Partner, CMS in Germany Defne Taşman, Ph.D Researcher, University of Antwerp ►Cross-border recognition in a post-Brexit landscape Speakers: Reinhard Bork, University of Hamburg Daniel Judd, Barrister, South Square Juana Pulgar Ezquerra, Professor of Business Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Chair: Prof. Dr. Michael Veder, Radboud University ►AI: Practical use cases for professionals Speakers: Dr. Jana Julia Hübler, German Lawyer and Senior Associate, CMS in Germany Prof. Felix Steffek, University of Cambridge ►Reflections on 20 years of insolvencies and restructurings in Europe Speakers: Reinhard Dammann, Dammann Avocat Dr. Christof Schiller, Partner, anchor Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB Richard Tett, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Chair: John Willcock, Global Turnaround SIGN UP AT: ✍️ bit.ly/R3_IE_IRC_2026 🎫 CPD Points: 5 R3 Association of Business Recovery Professionals #INSOLEurope #InsolvencyProfessionals #InsolvencyPartners #InternationalRestructuringConference

📃 Report from CNAJMJ In this quarter's Eurofenix journal, Emmanuelle INACIO, INSOL Europe Chief Technical Officer, reports from the Colloquium on Environmental Concerns in Insolvency Proceedings: The Case for Long-Term Value Maximisation that was held in March at the Commercial Court of Paris. Organised by CNAJMJ and INSOL Europe with the participation of Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, this one day seminar attracted 90 delegates and 40 online participants from the EU and beyond. Discover the key takeaways in Emanuelle's report at:  ➤➤ bit.ly/Eurofenix Paris 1 #INSOLEurope #Eurofenix #InsolvencyNews #InsolvencyProfessionals #InsolvencyPartners

❇️ 𝟵. 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗 📚 As a member, you have the opportunity to contribute to our publications and technical resources such as EUROFENIX, our Monthly newsletter, on our website and social media, where you can connect with 1000s of like-minded professionals! Across Europe and beyond, INSOL Europe is the most effective way to network with your peers. But that’s just the beginning — discover the wide range of advantages that come with joining our community! 👥 https://lnkd.in/dJbE8KAY 👍 Know a colleague who could benefit? Hit the share button! #INSOLEurope #InsolvencyNews #InsolvencyProfessionals #InsolvencyPartners

🇲🇩 Moldova’s insolvency framework from an EU perspective In one of the articles featured in our Spring Eurofenix journal, Insolvency Practitioner SELEVESTRU IRINA - President of National Center of Instructions “MOLDINSOLV” - explains the substantial development that Moldova’s insolvency framework has undergone over the past decade. INSOL Europe members can read this and all the latest expert insights at: ➤➤ bit.ly/Eurofenix 🤔 Missing out on membership? Here's a list of reasons why you should join us! https://lnkd.in/dJbE8KAY #INSOLEurope #InsolvencyNews #InsolvencyProfessionals #InsolvencyPartners #Eurofenix

The insolvency landscape is moving fast! 🚀 As Frances Coulson reaches the halfway mark of her Presidency at INSOL Europe, she highlights a period of continued restructuring activity across Europe, shaped by economic pressure, regulatory change and cross-border complexities. Frances conveys the importance of collaboration within the insolvency community adding how INSOL Europe is continuing to lead the dialogue — from exploring group restructurings in Brussels to tackling environmental concerns in insolvency at the recent Paris colloquium. Read more from Frances and all our latest news articles at:  ➡️ https://loom.ly/jgcdc5o Preparations are well underway for the Annual Congress in Vilamoura! 🇵🇹 At INSOL Europe we are committed to providing practical insights and professional collaboration across Europe, so don't miss out - come and join us! Bookmark 🔖 insol-europe.org/events to keep up-to-date! #INSOLEurope #Insolvency #InsolvencyLaw #EUDirective #CrossBorderRestructuring #InsolvencyNews

🇩🇪 Betz International Files for Insolvency: Another warning to European logistics. The filing for preliminary insolvency by Betz International marks a significant moment for the European transport market. Despite a solid order book, the company has faced what they descibe as an "unprecedented cost explosion." Which includes: ⛽ Cost Pressures - facing record-high energy and diesel prices 📉 Market Dynamics with declining industrial activity across Germany ⚖️ Competition from foreign carriers with lower overheads Administrators are looking at restructuring options for the 140 affected employees. More on this at Trasporto Europa: 🚛 https://loom.ly/sl_Ho_I #INSOLEurope #Restructuring #InsolvencyNews

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📣 CALL FOR PAPERS 📣 The INSOL Europe Academic Forum invites submissions for its 22nd Annual Conference in Vilamoura, Portugal, 14–15 Oct 2026. THEME: “New horizons: Insolvency III, winding-up of insolvent EU Inc. and beyond” We welcome comparative, cross-border, and interdisciplinary research that challenges existing approaches and sparks debate. ⏳ DEADLINE: 31 May 2026 Selected authors will be notified mid-June. ❗Authors will benefit from a waiver of the registration fee, and a limited number of travel grants, sponsored by Edwin Coe LLP, will be available for junior scholars invited to present papers. Submit your proposal online here: 📄 https://lnkd.in/eUqthBuN Find out more about the Conference and paper submission at: ➤ https://lnkd.in/efqY2HhH 👍 PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES! #INSOLEurope #InsolvencyProfessionals #InsolvencyPartners #AFAC26