September 2026

Dear INSOL Europe colleagues,
 
As we move into the final months of 2026, I can’t quite believe my Presidential year is nearing its end. It has been a very rewarding and interesting 11 months so far! I know that my successor, Frank Heemann from Lithuania will be an amazing President (& I am quite jealous that he will soon take over). He has as Deputy President (as has Evert Verwey as Vice President) been a great support during my term to date and I already know our INSOL Europe succession will be successful, therefore.

Preparations for our Annual Congress in Vilamoura are gathering pace. Our Technical Committee led by Emmanuelle Inacio and Co-Chairs David Sequeira Dinis of Uria Menéndez, Portugal and Noor Zetteler of Wijn en Stael, The Netherlands, has once again developed an agenda that reflects both the challenges and opportunities facing restructuring and insolvency professionals across Europe. From economic uncertainty and geopolitical developments to the continuing evolution of preventive restructuring frameworks and cross-border cooperation, there will be much to discuss when we come together in Portugal.

Conferences are, of course, about far more than technical content. They provide an opportunity to strengthen professional relationships, exchange experiences and learn from colleagues facing many of the same issues in different jurisdictions. INSOL Europe has always thrived on that spirit of collaboration and friendship, and I am looking forward to catching up with many of you in Vilamoura.

Alongside preparations for the Congress, considerable work continues behind the scenes on the development of INSOL Europe itself. As an organisation, we must continually ensure that our structures, governance processes and ways of working remain fit for purpose. The growth of our membership, the increasing breadth of our activities and the expectations placed upon us require us to review how we operate and how we can deliver the greatest value to members.

The Council and Executive are, therefore, undertaking a number of initiatives following the Strategic Taskforce, but also focused on organisational effectiveness, performance and long-term sustainability. This is not change for its own sake. Rather, it is about ensuring that INSOL Europe remains agile, responsive and well positioned to serve members and support the profession in the years ahead.

Progress in any organisation depends on the commitment of individuals who are willing to contribute their time, expertise and energy. I would like to thank all those involved in our committees, projects and working groups for their continued support. I would also like to give advance thanks to our Congress Main Sponsor, Eight Advisory, as well as ongoing thanks to our General sponsors (Aon, Breal Group, CITR, Forvis Mazars, Infino Legal, Kellerhals Carrard, Teneo and Wedlake Bell) who enable so much of what we do.

I look forward to updating members further in Vilamoura and to discussing together how we can continue to strengthen our association for the future.
  
Frances Coulson
President, INSOL Europe

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