International Insolvency Institute

About International Insolvency Institute

A podcast featuring the latest news and commentary on cross-border insolvency by members of the International Insolvency Institute. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the International Insolvency Institute.

Publisher

International Insolvency Institute

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2022

Latest episode

8 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Ideas in Print Series: Lydia Tsioli's Book

   This episode, part of a new sub-series ofpodcasts focused on recent publications by our members, features an interviewwith Dr.Lydia Tsioli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiatsioli/?originalSubdomain=uk) on her book, Viabilityin Corporate Debt Restructuring Law (https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/viability-in-corporate-debt-restructuring-law-9781035350254.html?srsltid=AfmBOooHx-kZfZoLArTQxI0m2_NKGIxOuZUsI43KkGSVj4iLgDdjBEnP) (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025). This book presents the first holistic and comprehensive analysis of corporate debt restructuring law through the lens of viability. In the accompanying podcast, Lydia explores how the concept of viability can—and should—serve as a guiding principle in corporate debt restructuring law. Her analysis addresses a gap, namely that viability has been a largely unexplored notion in European and English scholarship, while in the US there has not yet been any systematic examination of the Chapter 11 provisions through the lens of viability. In light of this, Lydia examines US and UK frameworks, as well as the European Directive on restructuring and insolvency, to uncover, critically evaluate and make proposals on how they should optimally reflect viability on their provisions. Her proposals can inform both the forthcoming review of the European Directive in 2026 and the ongoing development of American and English restructuring law. The book provides a clear definition ofviability by distinguishing between financial viability and economic viability and establishes its role within the corporate debt restructuring architecture. Itconsiders practical ways in which viability should be embedded in a legal framework, explaining why it matters for legal design, and how the intensity of viability assessment varies across the different stages of a restructuring.Furthermore, it analyses the role of the parties involved in a restructuring process, including the role of the courts. The podcast is introduced by NextGen’s co-chair,Olya Antle of Cooley, and moderated by Dr. EugenioVaccari (https://www.iiiglobal.org/members/dr-eugenio-vaccari-823) (Royal Holloway, University of London). It was recorded in December 2025, with information accurate at the time of recording.

2. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Ideas in Print: Dr. Eugenio Vaccari and Prof. Laura N. Coordes

   This episode, part of a new sub-series of podcasts focused on recent publications by our members, features an interview with Prof. Laura N. Coordes (https://search.asu.edu/profile/2204645) (Arizona State University) and Dr. Eugenio Vaccari (https://www.iiiglobal.org/members/dr-eugenio-vaccari-823) (Royal Holloway, University of London) on their latest book, Municipalities in Financial Distress: An Environmental, Social and Governance Critique (https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/municipalities-in-financial-distress-9781035319909.html) (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025). The book is available open access, and it has been jointly written with Prof. Yseult Marique (https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/MARIQ54706/Yseult-Marique) (University of Essex) and Prof. Geo Quinot  (https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/MARIQ54706/Yseult-Marique)(Stellenbosch University). The book looks at municipal distress in the USA, UK and South Africa, and argues that long-term recovery and sustainability for municipalities in financial distress requires a modularly tailored decision-making process, incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. In the podcast, the authors explain that municipalities face unique challenges compared to corporations: they cannot liquidate, must continue providing essential services, and their failure undermines local democracy. Financial distress disproportionately affects vulnerable citizens, making social consequences immediate and severe. The discussion highlights why ESG principles are crucial for municipalities. Unlike corporations, councils manage planning, waste, and social care, making environmental and social resilience a public good. Governance failures—such as those seen in Croydon and Birmingham—underscore the need for stronger accountability and transparency. The episode compares the US and UK frameworks. The US has Chapter 9, a formal insolvency procedure allowing debt adjustment, but municipal bankruptcies remain rare due to political reluctance and strict eligibility rules. Detroit’s case illustrates both the potential and limitations of Chapter 9, showing the importance of negotiated solutions and public service obligations. In contrast, the UK relies on Section 114 notices, a late-stage, punitive regime that freezes spending and undermines local democracy without offering restructuring options. Both systems are criticised for being reactive and financially focused, rather than preventive and sustainability-oriented. The authors call for reforms: early-warning mechanisms, court-supervised restructuring, embedding ESG principles in turnaround plans, and strengthening governance and audit frameworks. They stress that local authorities are critical social infrastructure, and failure is not merely financial but societal. The podcast is introduced by NextGen’s co-chair, Gemma Bellfield of Ogier, and moderated by ⁠ (https://pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/en/persons/eugenio-vaccari/)Francesca Burigo (https://www.iiiglobal.org/members/dr-francesca-burigo-656) of Università eCampus. It was recorded in December 2025, with information accurate at the time of recording.

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Idea's in Print: Ilya Kokorin's Book Intro-Group Financing and Enterprise Group Insolvency

   This episode, the first one of a new sub-series of podcasts focused on recent publications by our members, features an interview with Dr. Ilya Kokorin (Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets) on his latest book, Intra-Group Financing and Enterprise Group Insolvency (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025). Ilya’s book explores common intra-group financial transactions—such as intra-group loans and cross-guarantees—and their treatment in the insolvency and restructuring of multinational enterprise groups. During the podcast, Ilya explains that while individual companies within a group have separate legal personalities, the group as a whole does not, even when it is highly financially or operationally integrated (as in the case of Lehman Brothers, among others). He argues that insolvency frameworks should recognise the integrated nature of corporate groups to prevent value loss. In other words, insolvency laws need to overcome their current “entity bias” to truly maximise value. The podcast also addresses the importance and controversy surrounding third-party releases, as well as the critical role of cooperation and communication in group insolvencies. Finally, it highlights pragmatic and innovative solutions that practitioners may consider when dealing with complex group insolvency scenarios.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

60

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