Kyiv is located on the Dnieper River. At the banks of the river, stands a monument dedicated to the city’s founders, depicting a boat with the three brothers armed with spears and a bow standing at the stern and their sister standing on the prow with her arms stretched as opening for a new beginning. This evocative image, the embodiment of struggle, determination and courage, is illustrated today by Ukrainian insolvency professionals. This means that the Ukrainian insolvency profession is full of opportunities. On 21 October 2019 the Ukrainian Code on Bankruptcy Proceedings, adopted earlier this year, became effective.
The new law aims to strengthen the rights of creditors, improve the procedure of debtors’ assets sale at bankruptcy auctions, provide precise mechanisms for restoring the solvency of debtors, and enhance the overall efficiency of bankruptcy proceedings. The Code introduces the concepts of personal bankruptcy and simplifies corporate bankruptcy. Moreover, their efforts of creating an Insolvency Practitioners’ Association have paid off, and recently they had their first general meeting. Similar to the Dnieper, as legend states, blessed by his father to transform into a river and catch up to his sister, Ukrainian insolvency practitioners are moving fast and we look forward to sampling a little bit of their innovative practice. It is this determination that makes Ukraine the perfect place for our 16th EECC Conference!
We are pleased to announce that our Keynote Speaker is Denys Maliuska, Minister of Justice, Ukraine. We look forward to his introductory speech to set the tone for the conference.
The EECC Conference will bring you knowledge, widen your network, stimulate your innovative self and expand your vision while providing a relaxing and memorable time in this beautiful city. We are very excited about this event and look forward to welcoming you in Kyiv!
We hope you will join us, as we have prepared many surprises and good entertainment, and we encourage you to come early and stay late. On 21 May (Thursday, pre-conference) there is the INSOL Europe optional networking dinner at the restaurant Publicist during which the guests can have a taste of both Ukraine’s culinary and music traditions. On Friday evening there is the Young Members Reception at the Rockfellow 210 (just five minutes’ walk from the hotel).
For more details or to register, visit our website.
INSOL Europe is an organisation of professionals specialising in insolvency
and business reconstruction and recovery.
Holding international and regional events throughout Europe, we make networking easy and help the exchange of professional experience across borders. At our events delegates can learn about industry developments, participate in academic conferences and network with others in interesting locations. Our events include: Annual Congresses across Europe, Bi-Annual Academic Forums which focus on relevant themes of interest to the practice and academic communities, the INSOL Europe Eastern Countries’ Committee Conference which tackles insolvency issues particularly pertinent to Eastern European countries, an Anti-Fraud Forum, Financial Institutions Group meetings and Insolvency Tech & Legal Wing.
With over 1,250 members across 50 countries made up of lawyers, accountants, judges, regulators, academics and bankers, INSOL Europe makes a significant contribution to the work of European and international official bodies on insolvency, bankruptcy and business recovery. Many members also belong to kindred associations and are members of INSOL International.
Find out more about how to become a member, our events, sponsorship opportunities and more at www.insol-europe.org or contact Caroline Taylor, Director of Administration at CarolineTaylor@insol-europe.org or Tel: +44 (0)115 8780584.