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Exploring the Role of Insolvency Professionals: Second Annual Research Workshop on Insolvency and Bankruptcy

The Second Annual Research Workshop will be held on 1st & 2nd March 2025 at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), focusing on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy sector, with particular attention to Insolvency Professionals. This workshop is supported by:


  • Prof. M.P. Ram Mohan from the Strategy Area

  • Prof. Balagopal Gopalakrishnan from the Finance & Accounting Area


Workshop Support:


  • Accommodation and food will be provided for selected PhD students presenting papers.

  • Limited student and executive rooms are available on a direct payment basis. Interested participants should contact the organizers to secure a room, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.


Concept:


The workshop addresses the growing academic interest in Insolvency and Bankruptcy in India, especially following the enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 and the establishment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). Key objectives of these regulations include:


  • Business revival and resolution as a going concern

  • Maximization of the asset value of the Corporate Debtor

  • Promotion of entrepreneurship, credit availability, and stakeholder interests


Aim:


The workshop aims to explore the role of Insolvency Professionals within the insolvency ecosystem, which is central to the insolvency and bankruptcy process. Topics include:


  • Role and responsibilities of Insolvency Professionals

  • Interaction with Committees of Creditors

  • Code of Conduct and Discipline

  • Relationship with Courts

  • Continuing Training and Development

  • Firm Revival and Experience

  • Professional Associations and IBC Reforms


The workshop seeks interdisciplinary contributions from finance, law, economics, behavioural science, sociology, and management. The expected papers can be theoretical, empirical, quantitative, or practice-based.


Participants:


The workshop is open to faculty, practitioners, full-time researchers, PhD students, and Post-Doctoral scholars.


Call for Papers:


  • Approximately 15-20 papers will be selected.

  • Papers can be full drafts, working papers, or those under review in journals.

  • The selection process will be managed by the IIMA faculty team.


Registration Fees:


  • Ph.D. Scholars and Students: INR 1,180

  • Faculty, Researchers, Practitioners, and Others: INR 1,770



Important Dates:


Submission of Abstract: 1 October 2024 [Maximum of 500 words. Use the template]

Selection of Abstract: 15 October 2024

Full Paper Submission: 30 December 2024

Selection of Full Paper for Presentation: 15 January 2025



For additional details and to register, please visit the workshop's website by clicking the following Link

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