2021 SPG Forum
ON DEMAND SPG FORUM - The 2021 SPG Forum is now available to purchase On Demand - Coming Together to Shape the Profession of the Future.
Outline:
The 2021 SPG Forum returns for the second year in a virtual format, making it more accessible and open to all small to medium practitioners across the UK.
We had case study workshops with SPG-specific topics and you’ll have the opportunity to watch this content which can now all be purchased and viewed on-demand.
On Demand tickets purchased will give you access to all Live Recordings and On Demand Sessions until 31 January 2022.
A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPG FORUM SPONSORS:
Session Title & Description |
Welcome to the 2021 SPG Forum / Keynote: The Future of the Economy A welcome to R3's 2021 SPG Forum with Simeon Gilchrist followed by a keynote session with Trevor Williams, which help us understand the direction of travel of the UK and global economy. Speakers Antoniya Mercer, Chair, Associate, TLT LLP Simeon Gilchrist, Chair, Partner | Restructuring & Insolvency, Edwin Coe LLP Trevor Williams, Keynote Speaker, Economist, TW Consultancy |
A Year Of Challenge Speakers Caroline Sumner, Chair, Chief Executive Officer, R3 - Association of Business Recovery Allison Broad, Senior Manager, ICAEW David Holland, Chief Inspector, IPA |
What Kept the Lawyers Busy Speakers Antoniya Mercer, Chair, Associate, TLT LLP ICC Judge Catherine Burton, Judge, ICC James Fagan, Barrister, Radcliffe Chambers Lauren Kreamer, Barrister, Radcliffe Chambers |
It’s a Two-Way Street Day 2 opening remarks by Chris Herron, followed by a session in where we will hear HMRC’s update on its Section 455 write off initiative, along with a brief summary of where the initiative sits within the Department’s wider compliance and customer service work. Speakers Chris Herron, Chair, Partner, Herron Fisher Craig Dickson, CT Inspector in the Technical and Specialist team HMRC |
Insolvency Service – A Policy Update In this session we will hear from the Insolvency Service of the Secretary of State’s current plans for a single regulator, the outcome of the consultation on the operation of the insolvency rules, on creditor engagement and the idea to introduce a de minimis fee for IP appointments, update on the uptake of the new restructuring tools and the trends in the disqualification vetting process. Speakers Caroline Sumner, Chief Executive Officer, R3 - Association of Business Recovery Paul Bannister, Head of Policy, The Insolvency Service |
Part 26A for SMEs: What You Need to Consider The reported cases so far on Part 26A have all been in relation to large companies. How can those cases be applied to SME’s? How would the procedure work? The session will involve the discussion of an example case where the Part 26A could be used for an SME to seek to rescue the company and avoid a formal insolvency procedure. Speakers James Jeffreys, Chair, Head of Press, Policy and Public Affairs, R3 - Association of Business Recovery |
FCA Guidance for Insolvency Practitioners on How to Approach Insolvencies of Regulated Firms The FCA will discuss their guidance to insolvency practitioners (IPs) appointed or looking to be appointed over regulated firms (FG21/4). The session will focus on key areas that IPs should consider and common issues in previous firm failures. Speakers Simeon Gilchrist, Chair, Partner | Restructuring & Insolvency, Edwin Coe LLP Jim Feasby, Head of Resolution Strategy, Operations and CASS, Financial Conduct Authority Jane Moore, Head of the Resolution Department, Financial Conduct Authority |
The Finance Industry’s Engagement with the Profession A panel session with representatives of the finance industry discussing their experiences of the pandemic, the recovery and new trends in the market place. Speakers Antoniya Mercer Chair, Associate, TLT LLP Tom Weedall, Co-founder / MD, Blazehill Capital Richard Harrison, Partner, Endless Dan Burton, Executive Director, Cynergy Bank |
Workshop: Lessons learned – Real Estate insolvency Interactive workshop in which we take a look at the issues involved in the insolvency of a real estate business. Speakers Miles Hacking, Facilitator, Managing Associate, Freeths Chris Herron, Partner, Herron Fisher Steve Broom, Managing Director, AHR Finance |
Workshop: Lessons Learned: Insolvency Litigation An interactive workshop in which we dissect the investigation and prosecution of claims in insolvent estates. Speakers Philippa Lai, Facilitator, Associate, JMW Solicitors LLP James Hopkirk, Director of Restructuring, Kreston Reeves Aileen McErlean, Barrister, Gatehouse Chambers Neil Stewart, Associate Director, Manolete Partner plc James Pickering QC, Barrister, Deputy High Court Judge, Head of Chambers, Enterprise Chambers |
Workshop: Lessons Learned: Restructuring An interactive workshop in which we look at the options for a hospitality business dealing with the challenges of the pandemic. Speakers Antoniya Mercer, Associate, TLT LLP Brad Pomfret, Barrister, 23 Essex Street |
Session Title & Description |
An insight into R3’s Back to Business Campaign Speakers James Jeffreys, Head of Press, Policy and Public Affairs, R3 |
How the R3 Training Academy support the SPG Community Speakers Robert Beer, Head of Training, R3 - Association of Business Recovery Sam Fenwick Amit Khosa Nick O'Reilly, COO, Manolete Partners PLC |
Insolvency Statistics Speakers Nick O'Reilly, COO, Manolete Partners PLC |
NEST - Update from the Auto Enrolment Pension Provider Speakers Jon Hale, Head of Technical Account Management, NEST Pensions |
SPG Technical Update 2021 An overview of some of the key technical areas 2021 has given the profession – there have been a few! Speakers Ben Luxford, R3 - Association of Business Recovery |
Tax Aspects of Liquidations, TAAR, and Misuse of COVID Funds This is an informative and exciting session on how members of the SPG Community can find ways to grow and develop throughout their careers Speakers Michael Steed, BPP |
The impact of Brexit on the EU Insolvency Regulation and help from INSOL International Co-operation - finding an IP overseas An important session on the impact of Brexit on EU Insolvency and how to navigate the changes. This session also concentrates on INSOL International Co-operation on how to find an IP overseas. Speakers Robert Paterson, Partner, Wedlake Bell LLP Peter Sargent, Director / Consultant INSOL - Quantuma |
Individual Tickets | Price |
R3 Member Individual Ticket | £100 +VAT |
Non Member Individual Ticket | £160 + VAT |
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