The role of legal finance as EMEA and APAC insolvencies rise
- Bankruptcy & insolvency
Over the next year, EMEA and APAC business insolvencies are predicted to rise by 5%.
This webcast explored key trends in the insolvency litigation space and the role of legal finance as a tool for maximizing recoveries for insolvency estates.
Our expert panellists covered the challenges facing insolvency practitioners and lawyers in an era of economic uncertainty and legal finance continuing to be accepted as an increasingly attractive option to provide funding for the costs of disputes.
The webcast took place on November 10 at 9:30AM GMT | 5:30PM HKT.
Speakers
Rob Armstrong
Managing Director, Kroll
Rob Armstrong is a managing director in the Global Restructuring Advisory practice, based in the London office. He has more than 15 years of experience assisting clients with allegations of fraud, misfeasance, other financial misconduct or improper behaviour.
Salina Brindle
Vice President, Burford Capital
Salina Brindle is a Vice President with responsibility for assessing and underwriting legal risk as part of Burford’s EMEA investment team.
Emily Tillett
Vice President, Burford Capital
Emily Tillett is a Vice President at Burford with responsibility for leading its investment activity and operations in Hong Kong. A Hong Kong, Australian and New Zealand qualified lawyer, Ms. Tillett has multijurisdictional expertise in complex commercial disputes.
Paul Quinn
Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Paul is a partner in the litigation team in the Hong Kong office of Kirkland & Ellis. He has advised clients on a wide range of complex domestic and international commercial disputes, both in court and arbitration.
