IAIR Conference and AGM - 2013 - Edinburgh, Scotland

From 08/09/2013 to 11/09/2013

The 2013 Annual Conference and AGM was held in Edinburgh, Scotland and hosted by Rosemary Winter-Scott the Accountant in Bankruptcy. The conference theme was “Managing an Insolvency Regime in a Difficult Financial Economic Climate”.

Venue

Edinburgh Castle
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The conference began with a drinks reception at Edinburgh Castle on the evening of Monday 23 September 2013.

Only the Queen and Ministers are allowed to host receptions there so we were very lucky that our Minister, Mr Fergus Ewing, on behalf of the Scottish Government, offered to host the reception for us in the Great Hall.

After the reception there was a chance to see the Crown Room and the Stone of Destiny where the nation’s treasures are kept and if we are exceptionally lucky we may also be able to see some of the Royal Palace created in 1617 in honour of James VI. http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/

FORMAL CONFERENCE DINNER

The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. Now berthed in Edinburgh, we followed in the footsteps of royalty to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences for the location of our formal dinner.
http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/

We had exclusive use of the venue for the night – which will be guaranteed to be a night to remember.

We were delighted to be able to offer this exciting venue thanks to our headline sponsor, Harper Macleod LLP, one of Scotland’s leading commercial law firms in Restructuring and Insolvency and winner of Insolvency Team of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland 2012.

CONFERENCE VENUE

The three day conference took place in The George Hotel, Edinburgh (an elegant grade II listed building in the heart of Edinburgh).

http://www.edinburghgeorgehotel.co.uk/

The George Hotel also offered accommodation for delegates of the IAIR conference at the special rates.

Members were responsible for booking their own hotel rooms directly with the hotel and to secure the negotiated conference rates they quote “IAIR 2013”. For delegates arriving before or staying after the conference the George charged the conference room rate for their entire stay.
Programme

23rd September 2013

13:00 to 16:00

Executive Committee meeting (Executive Committee members only)

Executive Committee meeting (Executive Committee members only)
From 13:00 to 16:00 Speakers: Room:
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13:00 to 16:00

Early Registration & networking opportunity

Early Registration & networking opportunity
From 13:00 to 16:00 Speakers: Room:
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17:30 to

Coach departs George Hotel for Edinburgh Castle

Coach departs George Hotel for Edinburgh Castle
From 17:30 to Speakers: Room:
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18:00 to

Minister’s Drinks Reception – Edinburgh Castle Hosted by Fergus Ewing MSP on behalf of the Scottish Government. Including formal conference photograph

Minister’s Drinks Reception – Edinburgh Castle Hosted by Fergus Ewing MSP on behalf of the Scottish Government. Including formal conference photograph
From 18:00 to Speakers: Room:
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19:45 to

Coach departs Edinburgh Castle for George Hotel

Coach departs Edinburgh Castle for George Hotel
From 19:45 to Speakers: Room:
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24th September 2013

08:00 to 08:10

Welcome from the Conference Host and IAIR Chair

Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director

Welcome from the Conference Host and IAIR Chair
From 08:00 to 08:10 Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director Room:
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08:10 to 08:30

Conference opening - Keynote speech from the Minister - Mr Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise & Tourism

Conference opening - Keynote speech from the Minister - Mr Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise & Tourism
From 08:10 to 08:30 Speakers: Room:
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08:30 to 09:40

Cross border operations - realising assets cross borders & the problems caused by lack of harmonisation

Dr Irit Mevorach, James Lloyd, James Sprayregen

Cross border operations - realising assets cross borders & the problems caused by lack of harmonisation
From 08:30 to 09:40 Speakers: Dr Irit Mevorach, James Lloyd, James Sprayregen Room:
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09:40 to 10:20

Morning Coffee/Tea & Networking

Morning Coffee/Tea & Networking
From 09:40 to 10:20 Speakers: Room:
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10:20 to 11:30

Regulation of Insolvency Practitioners – Panel debate & short presentations

Nick Howard, Andres Federico Martinez, Catherine Bridge Zoller -Senior Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Regulation of Insolvency Practitioners – Panel debate & short presentations
From 10:20 to 11:30 Speakers: Nick Howard, Andres Federico Martinez, Catherine Bridge Zoller -Senior Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Room:
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11:30 to 12:30

Lunch and Networking

Lunch and Networking
From 11:30 to 12:30 Speakers: Room:
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12:30 to 13:20

Social networks – understanding, controlling and using them in a live case environment

Colin Tansley

Social networks – understanding, controlling and using them in a live case environment
From 12:30 to 13:20 Speakers: Colin Tansley Room:
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13:20 to 13:50

EU an Update

Donna W McKenzie Skene

EU an Update
From 13:20 to 13:50 Speakers: Donna W McKenzie Skene Room:
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13:50 to 14:20

Afternoon Tea/Coffee and Networking

Afternoon Tea/Coffee and Networking
From 13:50 to 14:20 Speakers: Room:
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14:20 to 14:50

Alternative solutions – Low income models around the world

Mike Wilkins MBE, Viscount of Jersey

Alternative solutions – Low income models around the world
From 14:20 to 14:50 Speakers: Mike Wilkins MBE, Viscount of Jersey Room:
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14:50 to 15:20

Alternative solutions – DAS, a statutory debt management process

Claire Orr

Alternative solutions – DAS, a statutory debt management process
From 14:50 to 15:20 Speakers: Claire Orr Room:
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15:20 to 15:30

Summary and close for the day

Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director

Summary and close for the day
From 15:20 to 15:30 Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director Room:
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18:00 to

Formal Conference Dinner - Royal Yacht Britannia

Formal Conference Dinner - Royal Yacht Britannia
From 18:00 to Speakers: Room:
The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. Now berthed in Edinburgh, we will follow in the footsteps of royalty to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences for the location of our formal dinner.
http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/

We will have exclusive use of the venue for the night – which will be guaranteed to be a night to remember.

We are delighted to be able to offer this exciting venue thanks to our headline sponsor, Harper Macleod LLP, one of Scotland’s leading commercial law firms in Restructuring and Insolvency and winner of Insolvency Team of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland 2012.

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22:00 to

Coach departs Royal Yacht Britannia for George Hotel

Coach departs Royal Yacht Britannia for George Hotel
From 22:00 to Speakers: Room:
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25th September 2013

08:00 to 09:00

Workshop A 1 - Hands-on opportunity to explore further the DAS system

Kelly Quigley , Fiona Wilson

Workshop A 1 - Hands-on opportunity to explore further the DAS system
From 08:00 to 09:00 Speakers: Kelly Quigley , Fiona Wilson Room:
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08:00 to 09:00

Workshop B 1 - e-Portal & sharing information across borders

Dean Beale - Inspector General and Chief Executive – The Insolvency Service of England and Wales

Workshop B 1 - e-Portal & sharing information across borders
From 08:00 to 09:00 Speakers: Dean Beale - Inspector General and Chief Executive – The Insolvency Service of England and Wales Room:
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08:00 to 09:00

Workshop C 1 - Case Study - managing the insolvency of a multi-national company

Teresa Wong

Workshop C 1 - Case Study - managing the insolvency of a multi-national company
From 08:00 to 09:00 Speakers: Teresa Wong Room:
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09:00 to 10:00

Workshop C 2 - Case Study - director responsibilities across borders a) What issues arise when considering cross border disqualifications?”

Robyn Cox

Workshop C 2 - Case Study - director responsibilities across borders a) What issues arise when considering cross border disqualifications?”
From 09:00 to 10:00 Speakers: Robyn Cox Room:
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09:00 to 10:00

Workshop A 2 - Delivering a service at a lower cost to the state: a) Charging for the bankruptcy service provided (even on the basis of full cost recovery)

John Cook, Depute Accountant in Bankruptcy, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland

Workshop A 2 - Delivering a service at a lower cost to the state: a) Charging for the bankruptcy service provided (even on the basis of full cost recovery)
From 09:00 to 10:00 Speakers: John Cook, Depute Accountant in Bankruptcy, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland Room:
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09:00 to 10:00

Workshop B 2 - The Development of Rescue Procedures

Catherine Bridge Zoller -Senior Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Workshop B 2 - The Development of Rescue Procedures
From 09:00 to 10:00 Speakers: Catherine Bridge Zoller -Senior Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Room:
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10:00 to 10:30

Morning Tea/coffee and Networking

Morning Tea/coffee and Networking
From 10:00 to 10:30 Speakers: Room:
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10:30 to 11:30

Workshop B 3 - The European Preservation Account

Graham McPhie

Workshop B 3 - The European Preservation Account
From 10:30 to 11:30 Speakers: Graham McPhie Room:
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10:30 to 11:30

Workshop A 3 - Delivering a service at a lower cost to the state: b) Contracting with providers/agents

John Cook, Depute Accountant in Bankruptcy, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland

Workshop A 3 - Delivering a service at a lower cost to the state: b) Contracting with providers/agents
From 10:30 to 11:30 Speakers: John Cook, Depute Accountant in Bankruptcy, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland Room:
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10:30 to 11:30

Workship C 3 - Case Study - director responsibilities across borders b) What are the options on recovery from directors

José Garrido

Workship C 3 - Case Study - director responsibilities across borders b) What are the options on recovery from directors
From 10:30 to 11:30 Speakers: José Garrido Room:
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11:30 to 12:30

Lunch and Networking

Lunch and Networking
From 11:30 to 12:30 Speakers: Room:
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12:30 to 13:30

Workshop B 4 - Reform of the EU Insolvency Regulations

Dean Beale - Inspector General and Chief Executive – The Insolvency Service of England and Wales

Workshop B 4 - Reform of the EU Insolvency Regulations
From 12:30 to 13:30 Speakers: Dean Beale - Inspector General and Chief Executive – The Insolvency Service of England and Wales Room:
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12:30 to 13:30

Workshop A4 - The role of integrated advice and education

Claire Orr

Workshop A4 - The role of integrated advice and education
From 12:30 to 13:30 Speakers: Claire Orr Room:
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12:30 to 13:30

Workshop C 4 - Fraud

Lester Basson

Workshop C 4 - Fraud
From 12:30 to 13:30 Speakers: Lester Basson Room:
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13:30 to 14:00

Afternoon Tea/Coffee and Networking

Afternoon Tea/Coffee and Networking
From 13:30 to 14:00 Speakers: Room:
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14:00 to

Coach departs George Hotel for Scottish Parliament

Coach departs George Hotel for Scottish Parliament
From 14:00 to Speakers: Room:
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14:30 to 16:00

Visit the Scottish Parliament building and observe business in the main debating chamber

Visit the Scottish Parliament building and observe business in the main debating chamber
From 14:30 to 16:00 Speakers: Room:
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16:00 to

Coach departs Scottish Parliament for George Hotel

Coach departs Scottish Parliament for George Hotel
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26th September 2013

08:00 to 08:10

Welcome and Introductions - Conference Host and Chair of IAIR

Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director

Welcome and Introductions - Conference Host and Chair of IAIR
From 08:00 to 08:10 Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director Room:
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08:10 to 08:50

IAIR Annual General Meeting - for IAIR member countries only

IAIR Annual General Meeting - for IAIR member countries only
From 08:10 to 08:50 Speakers: Room:
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08:50 to 09:30

Update 1: from member country on Bankruptcy Law Reform (Ireland)

Lorcan O’Connor, Director (CEO) of the Insolvency Service of Ireland

Update 1: from member country on Bankruptcy Law Reform (Ireland)
From 08:50 to 09:30 Speakers: Lorcan O’Connor, Director (CEO) of the Insolvency Service of Ireland Room:
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09:30 to 10:10

Morning Tea/Coffee & Networking

Morning Tea/Coffee & Networking
From 09:30 to 10:10 Speakers: Room:
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10:10 to 10:50

Update 2: from member country on Bankruptcy Law Reform (Scotland)

Claire Orr

Update 2: from member country on Bankruptcy Law Reform (Scotland)
From 10:10 to 10:50 Speakers: Claire Orr Room:
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10:50 to 11:30

Update 3: World Bank report on the treatment of the insolvency of natural persons

José Garrido

Update 3: World Bank report on the treatment of the insolvency of natural persons
From 10:50 to 11:30 Speakers: José Garrido Room:
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11:30 to 12:30

Lunch and Networking

Lunch and Networking
From 11:30 to 12:30 Speakers: Room:
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12:30 to 13:10

Update 4: Updates from new member countries

Update 4: Updates from new member countries
From 12:30 to 13:10 Speakers: Room:
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13:10 to 13:50

Project reports and discussion of topics for future projects and studies

Project reports and discussion of topics for future projects and studies
From 13:10 to 13:50 Speakers: Room:
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13:50 to 14:20

Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Networking

Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Networking
From 13:50 to 14:20 Speakers: Room:
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14:20 to 14:45

Presentation from next host country and flag hand-over ceremony

Presentation from next host country and flag hand-over ceremony
From 14:20 to 14:45 Speakers: Room:
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14:45 to 15:00

Conclusion and conference close - IAIR Conference Host and Chair

Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director

Conclusion and conference close - IAIR Conference Host and Chair
From 14:45 to 15:00 Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director Room:
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Conference Brochure

Conference Brochure.pdf
Formal Gallery

Edinburgh Castle

23rd September 2013

Executive Committee meeting (Executive Committee members only)

Early Registration & networking opportunity

Coach departs George Hotel for Edinburgh Castle

Minister’s Drinks Reception – Edinburgh Castle Hosted by Fergus Ewing MSP on behalf of the Scottish Government. Including formal conference photograph

Coach departs Edinburgh Castle for George Hotel

24th September 2013

Welcome from the Conference Host and IAIR Chair

Conference opening - Keynote speech from the Minister - Mr Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise & Tourism

Cross border operations - realising assets cross borders & the problems caused by lack of harmonisation

Morning Coffee/Tea & Networking

Regulation of Insolvency Practitioners – Panel debate & short presentations

Lunch and Networking

Social networks – understanding, controlling and using them in a live case environment

EU an Update

Afternoon Tea/Coffee and Networking

Alternative solutions – Low income models around the world

Alternative solutions – DAS, a statutory debt management process

Summary and close for the day

Formal Conference Dinner - Royal Yacht Britannia

Coach departs Royal Yacht Britannia for George Hotel

25th September 2013

Workshop A 1 - Hands-on opportunity to explore further the DAS system

Workshop B 1 - e-Portal & sharing information across borders

Workshop C 1 - Case Study - managing the insolvency of a multi-national company

Workshop C 2 - Case Study - director responsibilities across borders a) What issues arise when considering cross border disqualifications?”

Workshop A 2 - Delivering a service at a lower cost to the state: a) Charging for the bankruptcy service provided (even on the basis of full cost recovery)

Workshop B 2 - The Development of Rescue Procedures

Morning Tea/coffee and Networking

Workshop B 3 - The European Preservation Account

Workshop A 3 - Delivering a service at a lower cost to the state: b) Contracting with providers/agents

Workship C 3 - Case Study - director responsibilities across borders b) What are the options on recovery from directors

Lunch and Networking

Workshop B 4 - Reform of the EU Insolvency Regulations

Workshop A4 - The role of integrated advice and education

Workshop C 4 - Fraud

Afternoon Tea/Coffee and Networking

Coach departs George Hotel for Scottish Parliament

Visit the Scottish Parliament building and observe business in the main debating chamber

Coach departs Scottish Parliament for George Hotel

26th September 2013

Welcome and Introductions - Conference Host and Chair of IAIR

IAIR Annual General Meeting - for IAIR member countries only

Update 1: from member country on Bankruptcy Law Reform (Ireland)

Morning Tea/Coffee & Networking

Update 2: from member country on Bankruptcy Law Reform (Scotland)

Update 3: World Bank report on the treatment of the insolvency of natural persons

Lunch and Networking

Update 4: Updates from new member countries

Project reports and discussion of topics for future projects and studies

Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Networking

Presentation from next host country and flag hand-over ceremony

Conclusion and conference close - IAIR Conference Host and Chair