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Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – The role of the CRO in restructurings in the Middle East

Discover the latest episode of our Insolvency Insights podcast series, where Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team, engages with Bruno Navarro Founder & Managing Director of Ipso Facto and Senior Advisor at Ankura.

 

Together, they delve into the evolving role of the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) in the Middle East, examining the impact of recent market developments and sharing firsthand experiences from high-profile regional restructurings.

 

This insightful discussion offers valuable perspectives for navigating the complexities of corporate recovery and restructuring in a rapidly changing economic environment.

Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – DIFC Courts actions in aid of foreign liquidations

In the second episode of Insolvency Insights, Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team based in Dubai, is joined by Colin Diss, Partner and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner in Grant Thornton’s Insolvency and Asset Recovery team in London, to talk about how liquidators and other office holders outside of the UAE can seek to maximise recoveries by using processes available to them in the DIFC Courts.

Insolvency Insights: Maximising Recovery – Receiverships in the DIFC & ADGM Courts

We are delighted to share the first episode of ‘Insolvency Insights,’ our new podcast series hosted by Nicola Jackson, Partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Disputes team based in Dubai, who delves into critical issues surrounding insolvency and restructuring in the Middle East and discusses examples from her and her guests’ experiences.

In this episode, Nicola is joined by Nathan Stubing, Managing Director at FTI Consulting in the UAE, to talk about how judgment creditors can potentially maximise recoveries by seeking the appointment of a receiver over shares in DIFC and ADGM companies.

Property Patter: Building and Fire Safety Miniseries (part 3)

In this episode, Construction, Engineering and Projects Partner Michael O’Connor is joined by Melanie Hardingham and Richard Flenley to discuss some of the key issues being seen in practice following the bringing into law of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its associated regulations, both in the design and construction, and occupation phases.

Melanie is an Associate in the Construction, Engineering and Projects team and discusses the key impacts on the design and construction phases. Richard is a Partner in the Real Estate Disputes team and co-leads the firm’s Building Safety Team with Michael.  In this Property Patter he focusses on some of the key issues he is seeing in connection with in-occupation Higher-Risk Buildings.

All three discuss the future and what is coming on the horizon, as well as drawing together some of the strands from the first two episodes in this miniseries and providing some commentary on the challenges to be faced in the months and years ahead.

Property Patter: Pre-Election Special

Emma Humphreys and Lauren Fraser are joined by Ed Fielding and Mat Oakley of Savills to look at the manifestos of the two main contenders for the next UK government. What is on the horizon for the property market and is there any real difference between what Labour and the Conservatives are offering? And what’s missing from the parties’ proposals?

 

For those only interested in commercial property, feel free to skip ahead to 20m 50s for Mat’s insights and observations on the prospects for this sector.

Property Patter: Hotels

In this episode of Property Patter, the co-leads of our Hotels Group, Naomi Nettleton and James Broadhurst, are joined by David Orr, CEO of Resident Hotels since 2018, to discuss the recent trend of private capital investing into hotels, and hotels as multi-generation family businesses.

Property Patter: Great Estates Miniseries - part 2

In this episode of our Property Patter miniseries focusing on London’s Great Estates, Real Estate Partner Cara Imbrailo is joined by Andrea Merrington, Director of Planning and Engagement at the Howard de Walden Estate. 

The Howard de Walden Estate dates back to the 18th century when it was a quiet country village with a small number of houses dotted along the high street. Today, it spans 95 acres of Marylebone and is one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Home to the renowned Marylebone Village and Harley Street Health Area, the estate includes medical, retail, office, educational and residential properties and covers some of the capital’s best known streets including Harley Street, Marylebone High Street, Wigmore Street and Portland Place. 

Andrea shares the history of the estate and how it has developed over the centuries, the challenges of sustainability, the role of Great Estates play in shaping London, as well as where to go in Marylebone for a really good cocktail. 

Property Patter - Great Estates Miniseries - part 1

In this episode of our Property Patter miniseries focusing on London’s Great Estates, Real Estate Partner Cara Imbrailo is joined by Peter Murray, OBE, co-founder of the New London Architecture (NLA). Together they explore what is a Great Estate? How did they evolve over time? What role do they place in 21st century London? And what lessons can modern developers learn from them?
 
They take a closer look at the evolution of these little towns, neighbourhoods and urban villages, which make London a truly unique global city. 
 
Following the publication of the NLA’s latest book ‘Great Estates: Models for modern placemaking’ in this podcast miniseries Cara and her guests will examine the role that London’s Great Estates play in shaping the capital. Upcoming episodes will include guest speakers from the Howard de Walden estate and from the Church Commissioners for England amongst others. 
 
If you are interested in the additional content and upcoming events from the NLA please follow this link. 
 
You can also purchase a copy of the ‘Great Estates: Models for modern placemaking’ book here. 

Disputes Matters: Recent trends in International Arbitration

In this episode, Head of International Arbitration and Dubai Partner, Thomas Snider, is joined by London Partner Richard Kiddell, Hong Kong Partner Stephen Chan, and Singapore Partner Peter Brabant to discuss themes and trends that emerged from the ICCA 2024 Conference held in Hong Kong.

They discuss managing the costs that arise in international arbitration, along with methods to make the arbitral process more cost-effective and efficient for clients. 

They further consider the use of artificial intelligence within the arbitral sphere, including its advantages, its challenges, and how arbitrators and practitioners should adapt to align with its future growth. 

Finally, they shed light on how third-party funding and insurance products can be used to manage the costs of arbitration, while also exploring the challenges and potential hurdles involved in going down this route.

Property Patter: Building and Fire Safety Miniseries (part 2)

In this episode, Real Estate Disputes Partner Richard Flenley is joined by Michael O’Connor and Oliver Park to discuss Remediation Contribution Orders (RCOs) and Building Liability Orders (BLOs), potentially powerful new causes of action introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022. 

Michael in a Partner in the Construction, Engineering and Projects team and discusses BLOs, and the potential implications going forward of BLOs and RCOs for corporate structures and development. 

Oliver is an Associate in the Real Estate Disputes team and in this Property Patter focuses in on RCOs, and some of the differences between RCOs and BLOs. 

The episode also discusses the key decision of Triathlon Homes LLP, the background to the decision and the significance of the same. 

Lastly, Michael and Oliver share their thoughts on how RCOs and BLOs may be used in the future.