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Last chance to submit your paper!

The Academic Forum of INSOL Europe will be hosting its 22nd Annual Conference in Vilamoura, Portugal, on Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 October 2026, immediately prior to INSOL Europe's Annual Congress which takes place in Vilamoura from 15-18 October 2026. Expressions of interest are invited for the delivery of research papers and a presentation within the overall Academic Conference theme: ​ 

“New horizons:
Insolvency III, winding-up of insolvent EU Inc. and beyond”

The Academic Forum encourages submissions on all relevant topics touching on the theme, dealing with substantive, procedural, or theoretical topics, with a preference for comparative, multi-jurisdictional, and cross-border topics that will appeal to a mixed European audience.  

Expressions of interest in delivering papers within the conference theme should indicated via the online submission form by 31 May 2026.

Full details of the submission process can be found here.

The Academic Forum is pleased to acknowledge the generous sponsorship
of Edwin Coe LLP and their ongoing support of our activities

Insolvency cases in Iceland have generally seen a downward trend over the last five years, except for the year 2023, which was especially hard on the tourism industry and companies working in construction. Geir Gestsson (Partner, Jonsson & Hall Law Firm and INSOL Europe Country Coordinator) and Bryndis Kristjansdottir (Associate, Jonsson & Hall Law Firm) report.

Statistics Iceland gathers statistics on corporate insolvency and has from 2021 published numbers for each month of the year. In 2021, 951 companies were declared bankrupt in Iceland and of those companies, 210 had been operationally active in the preceding year. That is a 44% decrease from 2020 when they were 375. The next year, 2022, 383 companies were declared bankrupt with 148 which had been active in the previous year, which is a 29% decrease.

A significant increase in insolvency cases occurred in 2023 when 1.222 companies were declared bankrupt. Of those cases, 406 companies had been active in the previous year, 165% more than in 2022. The number of companies entering insolvency in the construction, retail and repair sectors was three times higher than the previous year. In the tourism sector companies entering insolvency had increased by 155% compared to the previous year.

The number of insolvency cases decreased by approximately 30% in 2024 in comparison to the previous year. A total of 851 companies were declared bankrupt in 2024. Most companies worked in construction and tourism. 

Numbers regarding insolvency cases in 2025 are yet to be published. In the first quarter of 2025, 286 companies were declared bankrupt, which is a 20% decrease compared to the same period the year before. In the second quarter, 300 companies were declared bankrupt, which is a 74% increase compared to the same period the year before. In the third quarter, 113 companies were declared bankrupt, which is also a 74% increase compared to the same period the year before. Numbers from the fourth quarter are not yet published. 

This and other insolvency statistics updates are published on our website here

We are pleased to announce that the INSOL Europe Financiers Group has a new
Co-Chair, Flavia Pezzetta (France), alongside Florian Joseph (Germany).

The INSOL Europe Financiers Group includes representatives from financial institutions and debt providers i.e. commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, bondholders, private credit providers, equity investors, fund managers, and insurance providers.

Qualifying members of the INSOL Europe Financiers Group benefit from discounted rates for membership and events and can connect with other Financiers, build their network for collaboration and cooperation, and engage in confidential meetings throughout the year.

For more information about the Financiers Group, visit our website here.

Application deadline: 5 June 2026

Richard Turton had a unique role in the formation and management of INSOL Europe,
INSOL International, the IPA (English Insolvency Practitioners Association) and R3 (Association of Business Recovery Professionals in the UK). In recognition of his achievements, these four organisations jointly created an award in memory of Richard. 

The 2026 competition is now open for anyone who is a national of a developing or emerging nation; works in or studies insolvency and restructuring law and practice and is under 35 years of age. The successful applicant will be asked to write a paper of 3,000 words on a subject of insolvency or turnaround agreed with the panel. This paper will be published in summary in one or more of the four Member Associations' journals and in full on their websites.

The winner will be invited to attend the INSOL Europe Annual Congress in Vilamoura, Portugal, 14-18 October 2026, expenses paid. Applications deadline: 5 June 2026. 

In the words of Dorjana Xhamaqi, winner in 2025: “The Richard Turton Award will always remain one of the moments that changed my path - a shining moment in my career - and also a promise I make to myself to continue working with passion, to never lose my sense of humanity and to never forget that a true professional is measured by the positive impact they leave behind.”

For more information and to apply, visit the Richard Turton Award page here.

Join us for the 20th annual R3 & INSOL Europe Conference on cross-border restructuring and insolvency, returning to London on 4 June 2026. The conference will be held at the sumptuous No.11 Cavendish Square, located only a short distance from Oxford Circus.

The in-person one-day conference is aimed at all restructuring and insolvency professionals with an interest in cross-border matters. This conference is aimed not only at UK and other European lawyers and insolvency practitioners but at all professionals interested in cross-border restructuring and insolvency, including financial advisers, lenders, distressed asset investors, judges and academics.

The conference programme is designed to bring together practitioners from across the memberships and beyond to share experiences and debate topical cross-border issues. Sessions will cover the latest insights, direct from top practitioner experts in the field.
Programme to be announced soon. CPD Points: 5

Registration is via the R3 website.

We are pleased to announce the 14th European Insolvency & Restructuring Congress, taking place on 25–26 June 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.

Hosted by the German Bar Association’s Section on Insolvency and Restructuring Law (AGIS), this high-level conference at the Stanhope Hotel will bring together leading practitioners, academics and policymakers from across Europe to discuss key developments and future trends in insolvency and restructuring law. 

The programme features expert panels and interactive workshops on topics such as the harmonisation of European insolvency frameworks, cross-border restructuring tools and the evolving role of stakeholders in restructuring proceedings. A particular highlight is the dedicated “DigitalFriday” programme, which focuses on the growing importance of digital assets and IT systems in insolvency, including valuation challenges, data protection and the practical handling of complex digital infrastructures. 

In addition to the technical programme, the congress offers valuable networking opportunities, including an evening reception hosted by DAV Belgium and the “Goal and Grill” dinner, providing a relaxed setting for informal exchange among participants. 

Download the conference brochure here, and register your place here.

The conference will take place exclusively in person and in English.