The Restructuring and Insolvency Specialists Association (RISA Bahamas) is to host a roundtable discussion on proposed changes to this nation’s insolvency legislation.
The event, featuring a selection of industry experts, will be held on May 30 at the British Colonial Hilton. The discussion will focus on the Companies Winding-Up Amendment Act 2011; the Companies Liquidation Rules; the International Commercial Arbitration Bill 2018; the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2018; the Bankruptcy Act 1870; and the Bankruptcy Rules 1876.
The panelists include Brian Moree QC (McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes); Philip C Dunkley QC (Higgs & Johnson); John Delaney QC (Delaney Partners); Brian Simms QC (Lennox Paton); Ed Rahming (Intelisys Bahamas); and Igal Wizman (Ernst & Young). The Panel will be moderated by Sophia Rolle-Kapousouzoglou (Lennox Paton).
This event will bring together RISA Bahamas members and other executives. Sponsors include PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Providence Law.
Zelma Wilson, RISA Bahamas’ founding director, said: “The Board of Directors of RISA Bahamas is excited to host the first roundtable event of this nature with a focus on legislative reform, as this is a pivotal catalyst in developing The Bahamas’ insolvency and restructuring sector, and necessary for us to remain relevant amongst the progressive financial services centres within our region.’’
RISA Bahamas is a local professional body for those practicing restructuring and insolvency. It is a professional industry association of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB), as well as a member association of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL).
INSOL is a worldwide federation of national associations for accountants and attorneys who specialise in turnaround, restructuring and insolvency, and have over 10,000 members globally.
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