YANIL Events

Last updated 17 July 2026
Upcoming Events
 
7th YANIL Annual Workshop
Algarve, Portugal

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

After six successful annual workshops, the Younger Academics Network of Insolvency Law (YANIL) and the INSOL Europe Academic Forum (IEAF) are delighted to announce the call for abstracts for the 7th YANIL Research Workshop on Restructuring and Insolvency Law, which will take place in the beautiful Algarve destinations of Vilamoura and Portimão, where stunning coastal scenery, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant waterfronts provide an ideal setting for discussion, exchange of ideas, and networking.
The Workshop will consist of two sessions:
  • On Tuesday 13 October 2026 (afternoon) in Portimão (ISMAT- Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes)
  • On Wednesday 14 October 2026 (morning) in Vilamoura, just before the IEAF's Academic Conference.
​We look forward to receiving your applications at yanil@insol-europe.org by 15 July 2026, 5pm CEST.
> Title and abstract (max 400 words)
> Biographical note (max 250 words)

A limited number of YANIL Academic Grants is available to support attendance. Complete the form and please submit along with your application. 
Find out more in the call below!
Last updated 16 July 2026
Past Events
 

YANIL Academic Research Prize - 3rd edition
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
 
We are delighted to announce the launch of the: YANIL Research Prize for Innovative and Outstanding Research 2025 - Third Edition!
The YANIL Prize aims to put the limelight on the excellent research produced by younger academics in the field of European insolvency and restructuring law. We want to raise awareness to their research and support them in pursuing an academic career. 
See below flyer for more information, or download here
Last updated 1 November 2025

6th YANIL Annual Workshop

APPLICATIONS CLOSED
A limited number of YANIL Academic Grants are available to support attendance. Please see form below. 

Fill in this form if you wish to be considered for a YANIL Academic Grant. The “YANIL Academic Grant – Application Form” needs to be submitted together with the abstract for the YANIL Research Workshop by 7 June 2025, 5 pm CEST at: yanil@insol-europe.org.
FORM: /uploads/files/files/YANIL_Academic_Grants_-_Application_Form(1).docx

Last updated 7 May 2025


5th YANIL Annual Workshop
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YANIL Academic Research Prize - 2nd edition
Last updated 23 December 2024
4th YANIL Annual Workshop 
This year, YANIL is pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants to support attendance at the workshop (€200). If you would like to apply for a travel grant, please fill the form (found here).

Last updated 23 December 2024
YANIL Academic Research Prize Launch
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3rd YANIL Annual Workshop 
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2nd YANIL Annual Workshop 
Last updated 23 December 2024
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