SPG Forum 2022

NATIONAL FORUM - Join us for the SPG Forum 2022 as we explore the big issues facing the profession in these challenging times.

What to Expect
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Online registrations are now closed, please contact the team at [email protected] to make a booking to attend the SPG Forum 2022.

Outline:

We at R3 are pleased to announce the return of the annual SPG Forum! Hosted this year at the stunning Belfry Hotel & Resort, the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup and located just 25 minutes from the centre of Birmingham. Join us as we explore the key issues facing the insolvency profession, with a host of expert speakers and panellists to be announced over the next couple of weeks.

Given the profession’s important role in dealing with financial distress and economic fallout, this will provide a perfect opportunity to discuss and debate current and future challenges facing businesses as we emerge from the impact of the last few years.

The SPG Forum will provide plenty of opportunity to renew past acquaintances and/or make new connections within a packed day of topical sessions. There will be further opportunity for networking at the gala dinner and multiple rounds of golf, competitive minigolf and spa treatments!

Thank you to our Keynote Sponsor

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Session Time	Session Title & Description
10:30 - Shotgun start	SPG Forum Golf Hosted on the infamous Brabazon, recognised as world-class as having previously hosted The Ryder Cup four times, which is more than any other venue in the world. It has witnessed some of the best golfing dramas of the past. So, you can walk in the footsteps of golfing legends – Seve’s historic drive onto the 10th green, Sam Torrance’s famous putt that won the 1985 Ryder Cup for the European Team or Christie O’Connor Jr’s belligerent 2 iron across the lake at the 18th. Welcome refreshments will be availalbe from 09.00 before leaving the clubhouse at 10.00 for a 10.30 shotgun start. Weather dependent buggies will be available.
From midday	Belfry Spa Options/Treatments Treat yourself to some much needed pampering for an afternoon of treatments, R&R. All treatments available on a first-come-first serve basis and are booked directly. https://www.thebelfry.com/spa/
From 14:00 - 16:00	The Ryder Legends Mini Golf Enjoy some competitions with colleagues on the Belfry miniature golf course where you can challenge and compete with colleagues on a miniature version of some of the most iconic holes in Ryder Cup history. All colleagues wishing to play will be able to meet in the courtyard to arrange teams and have a light-touch networking afternoon.
From 19:00 - 21:00	Welcome Reception We are pleased to host all colleagues arriving at the Belfry for a Welcome Reception where you will be able to meet and network with colleagues before receiving a tasty buffet. The reception will be hosted in the Wishaw Room, where colleagues will be able to enjoy welcome drinks and a buffet.

Session Time	Session Title & Description
09:30 - 09:50	President's Welcome and Opening Remarks Christina Fitzgerald, Partner, Edwin Coe LLP and President of R3 will welcome our guests to the R3 SPG Forum 2022. Speakers Christina Fitzgerald, Partner, Edwin Coe LLP, President R3 - View bio Myles Jacobson, Partner, MJ Advisory and SPG Forum Co-Director - View bio
09:50 – 10:30	Keynote: The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games - the social, cultural and economic win win win for business, young people and society as a whole The SPG Forum welcomes Prof, Geoff Thompson, Deputy Chair of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Board as he discusses the success of the hosting the Commonwealth Games including how it can make a continued positive legacy impact in the lives young people and the wider community. Speakers Prof. Geoff Thompson MBE FRSA DL, Deputy Chair of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Board - View bio Scott Porter, Partner & Head of Insolvency, Ellisons Solicitors - View bio
10:30 – 11:30	Insolvency Service Update An update fom the Insolvency Service regarding on key regulatory and policy issues and what they mean for the smaller practices community. Speakers Paul Bannister, Head of Policy, The Insolvency Service - View bio Justin Dionne, Head of Technical, The Insolvency Service - View bio
11:30 – 11:50	Coffee and Refreshments
11:50 – 12:30	Insolvency and Restructuring of Regulated firms Representatives from the FCA will discuss their interaction with the insolvency & restructuring profession including considerations for what is needed for regulated firms in specific portfolios. Speakers Hermione Taylor, Head of Department (acting); Resolution & Insolvency Department, FCA James Eldridge, Head of Department (interim), Resolution & Insolvency Deparment, FCA Caroline Sumner, R3 CEO (Chair) - view bio
12:30 – 12:50	R3 Technical Update An overview of the work undertaken by R3’s technical team so far this year together with some key reminders for R3 members Speaker Ben Luxford, Head of Technical, R3 - View bio
12:50 – 13:50	Lunch, Networking and Exhibition
14:00 – 14:10	Welcome Back Our SPG Forum Co-Director will welcome colleagues back & take the opportunity to introduce our next speakers. We wil also hear from IRS, one of R3’s key sponsor partners. Speakers Myles Jacobson, Partner, MJ Advisory and SPG Forum Co-Director - View bio Adam Loveitt, Managing Partner, IRS - View bio
14:10 – 14:50	HMRC and Insolvency profession working together Overview of how HMRC & Private sector Insolvency Professionals regularly work together to recover assets in cases of tax Fraud. Panelists Lee Bruce, Insolvency Customer Service Manager at HMRC and panel Chair - View bio Grant English, HMRC Fraud Investigation Service, Civil Recovery, HMRC - View bio Alan Limb, Insolvency Monitoring Inspector, IPA - View bio Jake Beake, Insolvency Director, Begbies Traynor - View bio
14:50 – 15:30	Legal Update Topical legal updates and what they mean for insolvency and restructuring professionals. Speakers Jonathan Titmuss, Barrister, Gatehouse Chambers - View bio Sarah Clarke, Barrister, Gatehouse Chambers - View bio
15:30 – 16:00	Coffee break and exhibition
16:00 – 16:15	Welcome back Our Forum Co-Director will welcome colleagues back & take the opportunity to introduce our next speakers. We will also hear from Marsh, one of R3’s key sponsor partners. Speakers Antoniya Mercer, Senior Associate, TLT LLP and SPG Forum Co-Director - View bio Sanjay Desai, Senior Vice President, Head of Litigation Insurance and Litigation Funding, Marsh
16:10 – 17:00	Contentious Insolvency - Maximising returns from insolvency claims The panel will discuss their experiences and learnings from recent cases involving claims which typically arise including DLA, breach of directors’ duties and use of tax avoidance schemes. From an insolvency practitioner’s duties and powers of investigation, identifying potential claims and how to fund such claims to commencing a claim, the journey of a claim and how to maximise returns to the insolvent estate. Speakers Andrew Cawkwell, Associate Director and Head of Business Development, Manolete Partners PLC - View bio Mena Halton, Managing Director, Manolete Partners PLC - View bio Debi Harvey, Director, Harveys Insolvency and Turnaround - View bio Michael Chamberlain, Director, Chamberlain & Co - View bio
From 19:00	Drinks Reception and Gala Dinner We will welcome all colleagues to our informal evening networking that will include a Drinks Reception in the Woodlands Foyer, and our Celebratory Dinner hosted in the Woodlands Suite. Dress code: Smart Casual

Session Time	Session Title & Description
09:30 - 10:10	Welcome Back & R3 CEO Update The incoming Chair of the SPG committee will welcome colleagues back & give an overview of the SPG committee activity in support of smaller practices and how you can get involved. R3’s CEO will also provide an R3 update. Speakers Stephen Rome, Director, Dispute Resolution, Thursfields & SPG Chair - View bio Caroline Sumner, R3 CEO - View bio
10:15 - 11:05	BREAKOUT SESSION Witness familiarisation – How to get the best out of your witness Case study - Witness familiarisation delivered by barristers from 18 St John Street Chambers. Practical examples of cross examination, covering: - What to ask - How IP’S should act - Hints and Tips on cross examination - How to assist a witness at trial Speakers Victoria Roberts, Barrister, 18 St. John Street Chambers - View bio Jennifer Newstead Taylor, Barrister, 18 St. John Street Chambers - View bio Neil Fawcett, Barrister, 18 St. John Street Chambers - View bio
10:15 - 11:05	BREAKOUT SESSION Case study – Houst case re. restructuring plan for SMEs This session will review and discuss the Houst case re. restructuring plan for SMEs. Speakers Andrew Dalton, Partner, BTG Advisory - View bio Kunal Gadhvi, Restructuring & Insolvency Partner, Irwin Mitchell - View bio
10:15 - 11:05	BREAKOUT SESSION Cryptocurrencies in practice What you need to know to facilitate recovery and realisation of cryptocurrency assets. Speaker Henry Page, Corporate Restructuring Partner, Mercer & Hole - View bio
11:05 - 11:20	Coffee and Refreshments
11:20 - 12:10	Breakout sessions resume
12:15 - 12:25	Welcome Back Speaker Stephen Rome, Director, Dispute Resolution, Thursfields & SPG Chair - View bio
12:25 - 13:00	Recognised professional bodies (RPB) - Regulatory round-up Regulatory round up from RPB monitoring teams - what you need to know to avoid regulatory pitfalls. Speakers Allison Broad, Senior Manager, ICAEW - View bio Rowan Duffin-Jones, Senior Regulations Officer, IPA
13:00 - 13:15	SPG Forum summary and close Closing remarks from a few great days of the SPG Forum 2022. Speakers Stephen Rome, Director, Dispute Resolution, Thursfields & SPG Chair - View bio Myles Jacobson, Partner, MJ Advisory and SPG Forum Co-Director - View bio Antoniya Mercer, Senior Associate, TLT LLP and SPG Forum Co-Director - View bio
13:15 onwards	Lunch and departure Ryder Grill

Individual Tickets	Price
Individual Golf Ticket - Brabazon - 2 November	£75
4-Ball Team - 2 November	£300
1 Night Accommodation - The Belfry Resort (Member OR Non-Member)	£170
New Professionals Ticket (Conf, Reception & Dinner)	£250
Member Early Bird Full Ticket (Conf, Reception & Dinner) - AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL FRIDAY OCTOBER 14th	£495
Non-Member Early Bird Full Ticket (Conf, Reception & Dinner) - AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL FRIDAY OCTOBER 14th	£585
Member Full Ticket (Conf, Reception & Dinner)	£595
Non-Member Full Ticket (Conf, Reception & Dinner)	£700