What to Expect
The first R3 Midlands quarterly meeting of 2024 will take place on 25 January 2024 at Hotel du Vin, Birmingham, bringing together colleagues from across the insolvency and restructuring profession.
The evening will offer plenty of opportunity to network alongside a lively and interactive programme. Eddie Williams and Michael Hill of PwC will explore the key considerations and evolving strategy behind the closure of the final remaining Wilko stores, while R3 Midlands Chair Stephen Rome will discuss shareholder disputes and their interaction with corporate insolvency, including consideration of Abigal Boura v Lyhfl Limited.
Schedule
- 17:30Registration, networking and refreshments
- 17:45Chair's welcome and introduction
- 18:00Wilko store closures: key considerations and evolving strategy — Eddie Williams and Michael Hill of PwC will provide insight into the key considerations and evolving strategy from the initial appointment of the administrators through to the closure of the final remaining Wilko retail stores.
- 18:30Shareholder disputes and corporate insolvency — Stephen Rome will discuss shareholder disputes and their interaction with corporate insolvency, including consideration of Abigal Boura v Lyhfl Limited.
- 19:00 onwardsNetworking and refreshments
Pricing
- Member rate£0 (Free)
- Non-member rate£35

