Local conversations part three: Directors' duties around insolvency

Overview

We are all grappling with the impacts of COVID-19 on society and business in a rapidly changing environment. Post this pandemic, what are directors’ liabilities and how can we ensure the best outcome for organisational survival?

Join this live conversation with experts from KPMG and Sharp Tudhope who will discuss considerations for directors’ during this time of uncertainty.

We are delighted to have Leon Bowker, KPMG Director and Richard Hoare, Sharp Tudhope partner joining us as the speakers, to lead this conversation.

Richard will speak on the directors’ duties, the implications of COVID-19 on directors and an overview of the changes to the insolvency regime. Leon will discuss options for boards facing solvency issues and how to mitigate their risk.

Richard Hoare

Richard is a partner at Sharp Tudhope, providing clients with expert advice in commercial law, restructuring, insolvency and M & A law. He is a member of RITANZ (Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association of New Zealand) and has recently be named as one of NZ Lawyer Magazine’s Rising Stars for 2020.

Leon Bowker

Leon Bowker is a director in KPMG’s Deal Advisory team providing restructuring, insolvency and transaction services. He helps boards and stakeholders of underperforming businesses by providing independent reviews on performance, cashflow requirements, recovery options and value enhancement strategies.

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Bay of Plenty Branch Manager
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laura.gaveika@iod.org.nz

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