Navigating New Challenges in Insolvency - 2025 Annual CIBA Conference

Corporate & Insolvency Bar Association held their Annual Conference of 2025 on April 4th.

The conference will begin at 2pm with Kelley Smith SC, Chair of CIBA giving opening remarks.

Panel One - The Evolving Landscape of the Duties of Directors

Chaired by Imogen McGrath SC. Panellists were Cian McGoldrick BL, Marsha Coghlan, A&L Goodbody, John Healy, Kirby Healy Chartered Accountants, Grace Armstrong, McCann Fitzgerald

Panel Two - Personal Insolvency: Updates and Developments

Chaired by The Hon Mr Justice Mark Sanfey. Panellists were Keith Farry BL, Eithne Corry BL, Denis Ryan, Deputy Official Assignee, Insolvency Service Ireland, Clíodhna Walsh, Beauchamps LLP

Panel Three - The Evolution of Cross-Border Insolvency & Restructuring

Chaired by Brian Kennedy SC. Panellists were David Whelan SC, Declan Murphy BL and Kathlene Burke, Maples.

The Hon. Mr. Justice Michael Quinn interviewed The Hon. Mr. Peter Kelly which provided an insightful end to conference.

Attendees networked in The Sheds before heading to dinner at The Woollen Mills Restaurant.