The Nexia TRI Podcasts

Navigating Inflation and Interest Rates in North America with John McNally from Scotiabank

In this podcast we look at the North American Economy and particularly the impact of inflation and interest rate changes on both consumers and industry sectors. Our guest is John McNally - a Senior Advisor focused on Climate and Socio-Economic Policy on the Scotiabank Economics team. John provides thought leadership on climate and resilience challenges facing economic growth in Canada

 

A Global View: Financial, Economic and Business Issues in Germany and the Impact on TRI"

In this podcast, we discuss financial, economic and business issues in Germany and how these, and other world affairs, are impacting the turnaround, restructuring and insolvency space.

 

We are joined by Stephanie Bschorr who is a partner at Nexia in Germany. Based in Berlin she has 28 years of experience focussing on domestic and foreign companies and working with them in the areas of international tax law,

Breaking Barriers: Emily Slater on Litigation Finance and Championing Women in Law

Here we talk to Emily about her work in litigation finance and the current marketplace within  TRI. Emily has extensive experience in this growing market that is expanding across the globe, with offshore jurisdictions being one of the most active regions. 
We talk to Emily about the innovative support for clients in TRI and working with other specialist experts when dealing with complex cases. We also talk about her background and career in becoming a leading woman in law, trailblazing to promote women in the profession and breaking the glass ceiling.
Emily is Managing Director at Burford Capital, based in New York. She’s a senior member of the US Commercial Underwriting Group, responsible for assessing and structuring investments in high value commercial litigation, and for identifying high value investments in the marketplace.
‍For more information https://www.burfordcapital.com/about-us/our-team/emily-slater/

Turnaround Restructuring and Insolvency (TRI) and Commercial Real Estate

Here we talk to Debra Morgan and Michael Friedman about the current situation within TRI and commercial real estate.

 

They talk about their experiences and recent transactions and how the current economic challenges and evolving real estate markets are impacting on deals, including the expertise needed to complete increasingly complex and difficult deal structures.

 

Debra Morgan a Managing Director with CohnReznick’s Restructuring and Dispute Resolution practice in the US. She has more than 25 years of experience of experience in commercial real estate portfolio management, acquisitions, recapitalisations and the restructure and disposition of distressed debt over leveraged real estate.

 

Michael Friedman is a partner at the law firm Chapman & Co in the US, leading their Special Situations Restructuring Group, and head of the firm’s Israel Practice. Michael has broad finance, M&A, bankruptcy and restructuring experience, structuring special situation financings and investments in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

TRI and Offshore Jurisdictions

Here we talk to Matthew about his TRI experience in offshore jurisdictions and his work within, and with, the financial services sector in different locations across the globe and the office network that has been established to service these markets"

We also talk about Leonard Curtis' work with the Nexia Group.

Matthew Wright is a qualified insolvency practitioner based in Guernsey. Matthew has acted as the appointee of a number of offshore funds and companies, focusing on investigations in relation to asset tracing and recovery; asset management and dispute resolution.

Matthew has been instructed by, and worked with, investors, investment managers, trustees, and regulators across a number of offshore jurisdictions.

‍Matthew is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), holding a practicing certificate to act as an insolvency practitioner in the Channel Islands. He is a member of the Guernsey Society of Chartered & Certified Accountants (GSCCA) and Association of Restructuring and Insolvency Experts (ARIES).”

‍For more information https://www.leonardcurtis.co.uk/people/matthew-wright

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Allan Rutman talks about the Retail sector and the impact of Inflation

Allan Rutman is President of Axis Consulting Group Inc. and a Partner of the Financial Advisory Services Group of Zeifmans LLP in Canada.

Allan has provided turnaround management services to lenders, management and shareholders for more than 30 years.

During this time, Allan has provided restructuring services to clients in industries as diverse as retail, real estate, hospitality and automotive. He has also provided companies with interim crisis management services while new executives are being sought. Allan has acted as CRO and COO for troubled manufactures and has extensive experience in conducting viability analyses, feasibility studies and developing action plans and proposals. He is a Certified Turnaround Professional and a Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Here we talk to Allan about retail and the impact of inflation. We touch on issues such as retail real-estate and the knock-on effect that inflation is having all aspects of retail around the world. We look at the the challenges that the retail industry is facing such as cash flow resources, commitment for forward buying and planning for future seasons. 

The Nexia TRI member Ionut Zeche from Romania talks to Rebecca Harding

Ionut Zeche is the Managing Partner and the founder of Tax Representation. He is a Fulbright scholar, holding a B.A. in Finance, a JD and a MS in International Tax at Bentley University. Ionut has 20 years of experience in Romanian and international tax with a focus on foreign investments into Romania, tax controversy and litigation, M&A and international tax structuring.

Here we talk to Ionut about the formation of the Central and European Family Offices and the role they play within the extension of wealth and the family succession. 

Marjorie Kaufman on IWIRC

It is a fact that there aren't as many women in turn around, restructuring and insolvency as we might like. One organisation is dedicated to changing this situation, as well as supporting women who are already in the industry. The International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation, also known as IWIRC, is committed to the connection, promotion and success of women in the industry worldwide. In this podcast, we are joined by the chair of IWIRC Marjorie Kaufman.
 
Marjorie is Managing Director of Getzler Henrich and is based in their Boston office. She has provided turnaround and interim management services for companies around the US for over twenty-five years, and frequently serves in chief restructure officer and chief financial officer positions

Nexia Crypto Currency with Vinni Toppi from CohnReznick & John Wilson from Haystack ID

I am delighted to share with you this latest podcast episode with Vincenzo Toppi from CohnReznick and John Wilson from Haystack ID.
We talk about the lack of regulations in the US Crypto Currency market. We touch on what we need to look out for in our day to day business when dealing with crypto currency and what the future holds for this still ever changing industry. 
Vincenzo (Vinni) Toppi is a Partner and Managing Director at CohnReznick. He focuses on areas involving misappropriation of funds or assets, asset tracing and recovery, insider and third-party transfers, and insolvency analysis.  
John Wilson is Chief Information Security Officer and President of Forensics at Haystack ID. With over 20 years of experience in the information security and risk management field, John provides expertise and expert witness services to help companies including leading investigations, ensuring proper preservation of evidence items and chain of custody.

The Economy in Canada with Nathan Janzen, Senior Economist at Royal Bank of Canada

Nathan Janzen, Senior Economist at Royal Bank of Canada, talks to Rebecca Harding about the global economy and specifics of the situation in Canada.