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REGIONAL FORUM - Join us for the Northern Forum 2024. We have a wonderful programme lined up as well as opportunities to network with colleagues in the insolvency industry.

Outline:

We are delighted to announce the R3 Northern Forum 2024 will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham.

 

Once more bringing together insolvency, restructuring, and turnaround professionals from across the North East, North West and Yorkshire regions. There will be all the sessions you expect including legal updates, Q&A with the Insolvency Service and a Bank of England session on the day the interest rates are announced. We’ll also be hosting a mock trial and hearing from some of the stars of the future from across the Northern regions. 

As well as the technical sessions there will be plenty of networking opportunities throughout the day and at the post-forum dinner. To encourage networking with all levels of the professional we have preferential rates for new professionals and group tickets. 

 

Join us for what promises to be an insightful and enjoyable day. 

 

We look forward to seeing you there.

 

If you are interested in sponsoring you can download our sponsorship brochure or for more information, you can contact [email protected]

 

Thank you to our sponsors


       
Main sponsor   Gala dinner sponsor  
Postworks   Manolete
Postworks   Manolete   
       
Welcome reception sponsor      

Eddisons

     
Eddisons      
       
 Exhibitor sponsor      
Compliance on Call    
Compliance on Call
   
       
       

     

     
       
       
       
       
       

Our Programme:

Time              

Session

 

09:00

Registration

09:30

Welcome and opening of the Northern Forum

Speaker:

Kelly Jordan, Partner, Muckle LLP, Chair of R3 North East region

09:40

How email transformed A&M's communication game

Ctrl+v, Ctrl+v… Feel familiar? If manually copying and pasting emails into Bcc is your go-to for emailing creditors or it just isn't easy enough, you’re not alone. A&M faced a similar challenge—but on a bigger scale. When they had to reach 600,000 creditors within 24 hours, they needed an email solution, fast. Join Postworks for an insider's look at how we're taking the pain out of emailing creditors.

Speakers:

Marvee-Lisa Booker, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer, Postworks

09:50

R3 President's address

Speaker:

Tim Cooper, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard & R3 President

10:00

Legal update

Jodie Wildridge will give an update on recent cases and how they will affect you in practice

Speaker:

Jodie Wildridge, Barrister, Exchange Chambers

10:30

Northern stars

Speaker:

Eleanor Temple KC, Barrister, Kings Chambers

10:40

Insolvency Service Update

Recent insolvency statistics and an update on Agency activities following the formation of the new Government

Speaker:

Louise Chester, Senior Policy Adviser, The Insolvency Service

Session Chair: Kerry Pearson,  Partner, Azets

11:10

Morning break

11:35

Mock trial

In this interactive session an IP and two barristers will enact a court scene. The aim is to provide practitioners with an insight into being cross examined on their witness statement.  We will all have had some exposure to legal proceedings in our capacity as insolvency practitioners, but a very small number of us will have actually stepped into a witness box and had the pleasure of being cross examined by a skilled and tenacious barrister.  This session aims to share with attendees what it is like to have their application and evidence forensically tested in a Court

Speakers:

Ben Lafferty, Business and Property Barrister, Exchange Chambers

Andrew Little, Partner, Begbies Traynor

Graham Sellers, Barrister, Exchange Chambers

Session Chair:

Neil Harrold,  Consultant, Hay & Kilner Solicitors

12:15

Spotlight on R3 - Looking north

Caroline Sumner, R3's CEO, will be joined by Lyle Horne, R3's Policy and public Affairs Officer to bring you an update on the first 100 days of the new Labour Government and how their plans may impact on the insolvency and restructuring profession. Caroline will also bring you up to date on work being undertaken across the R3 teams on behalf of members.

Speakers:

Caroline Sumner, CEO, R3 

Lyle Horne, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, R3

12:35

Lunch 

13:35

Welcome back and a word from Marsh

Speaker:

John Pennie, Senior Vice President  FINPRO UK - Litigation Insurance Solutions, Marsh Limited

13:50

Investigations and claims, challenges and best practices

In this session, we will consider general aspects of insolvency investigations; including the various approaches to information gathering, what to look out for during the course of an investigation, the relevance of investigations to assigning a claim/obtaining funding, and the impact of investigations on pursuing a claim including best practice for presenting evidence with a view to ultimately succeeding at Court.

Speakers:

Ryan Holdsworth, Associate Director, Leonard Curtis

Neil Kelly, Partner, MD Law

Alexandra WithersAssociate Director, Manolete Partners PLC

Session Chair:

Jodie Wildridge, Barrister, Exchange Chambers

14:20

Northern stars

Shaun will explore the parallels between business and elite football officiating - considering what transferable skills and lessons can be shared between his two “jobs”.

Speaker:

Shaun Hudson, Director, FRP Advisory

14:30

Unlocking hidden gems: Strategies for valuing and realising difficult assets

In this session, we will discuss some of the core principals and challenges that can arise regarding valuation issues and methods of disposal. We will provide context and discuss the importance of accurate valuation as well as provide a brief summary of the office-holders responsibilities. Using examples of unusual / trickier  assets, we will also touch on identifying assets, valuation issues, marketing strategies and their legal implications.

Speakers:

Benoit Geurts, Managing Director, Intellectual Property, Gordon Brothers 

Andrew HaslamPartner, FRP Advisory

Kelly Jordan, Partner, Muckle LLP, Chair of R3 North East region

David Swift, Director, Gordon Brothers

15:00

Afternoon break

15:20

Northern Stars -The benefits of networking as a R&I new professional

Matthew will discuss his own experiences and provide an update on some upcoming events that R3’s Northwest New Professionals committee are putting on

Speaker:

Matthew Martin

15:30

Keynote: Bank of England economic update

With the Bank of England releasing their latest interest rate decision at noon on the day of the Forum, we can look forward to hearing their latest forecasts and outlook for the economy.

Speakers:

Gareth HarrisonDeputy Agent, North East, Bank of England

16:10 Close from Northern Regional Chairs
   

Drinks reception and dinner
   
18:30

Drinks reception

Kindly sponsored by Eddisons

19:30

Gala dinner

Kindly sponsored by Manolete Partners PLC

23:00 Carriages
   
Please note programme sessions, times and speakers are subject to change. 

Our Speakers:


We are very pleased to announce our confirmed speakers:

Name                            Organisation View bio
Marvee-Lisa Booker Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer, Postworks Click Here
Louise Chester Senior Policy Adviser, The Insolvency Service Click here
Tim Cooper Partner, Addleshaw Goddard LLP Click here
Benoit Geurts Managing Director, Intellectual Property, Gordon Brothers Click here
Gareth Harrison Deputy Agent, North East, Bank of England Click here
Neil Harrold Consultant, Hay & Kilner Solicitors Click here
Andrew Haslam Partner, FRP Advisory Click here
Ryan Holdsworth Associate Director, Leonard Curtis Click here
Lyle Horne Policy and Public Affairs Officer, R3 Click here
Shaun Hudson Director, FRP Advisory Click here
Kelly Jordan Partner, Muckle LLP, Chair of R3 North East region Click here
Neil Kelly Partner, MD Law Click here
Ben Lafferty Business and Property Barrister, Exchange Chambers  Click here
Andrew Little Partner, Begbies Traynor Click here
Matthew Martin Associate – Restructuring and Insolvency, Aaron & Partners Click here
Kerry Pearson Partner, Azets Click here
John Pennie Senior Vice President, Marsh Limited Click here
Graham Sellers Barrister, Exchange Chambers Click Here
Caroline Sumner CEO, R3 Click here
David Swift Director, Gordon Brothers Click here
Eleanor Temple Barrister, Kings Chambers Click here
Jodie Wildridge Barrister, Exchange Chambers Click here
Alexandra Withers Associate Director, Manolete Partners PLC Click here
Membership Category Price
Member £325 +VAT

New Professional Member

(Offering a £195 saving and open to New Professional members only)

£130 + VAT

Group ticket - Member only for 3 people (buy 2 get 1 free)

(To secure your group ticket please email [email protected])

£650 +VAT
Non-member £370 +VAT
Accommodation - 19 September £115 + VAT

Thank you to our sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring you can download our sponsorship brochure or for more information, you can contact [email protected].


Main Sponsor   Gala Dinner Sponsor  
Postworks   Manolete
Postworks   Manolete   
       
Welcome reception sponsor      

Eddisons

     
Eddisons      
       
Exhibitor sponsor      
Compliance on Call    
Compliance on Call
   
       
       

     

     
       
       
       
       
       
When and Where
For more information please contact
R3 Events
R3 Events
020 7566 4234
Nicola PogsonNicola Pogson
Senior Events Manager
0203 987 9918
Mercedes LopezMercedes Lopez
Senior Events Organiser
Richard BroekmanRichard Broekman
Senior Events Organiser
0203 989 8774
Amina UndreAmina Undre
Events Organiser
020 7566 4227
Lily WoodLily Wood
Events Organiser
020 7566 4220
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