Haynes Boone Partner Charles A. Beckham, Jr. and Associate Martha Wyrick, attended the International Insolvency Institute (III) Annual Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 8-10. Beckham was inducted as a new member of the III, notably elected as the only American in this year’s class of eight attorneys. Wyrick was one of 15 selected for the III’s NextGen Class XIV.
III is a global organization of leading professionals, scholars, and judges invited into membership based on their expertise in international insolvency law and practice, dedicated to the development and improvement of legal systems and processes that govern domestic and international insolvencies and business restructurings to promote economic wellbeing, investment and the efficient administration of justice.
Due to its exceptional membership, international leadership and resources, III plays a valuable role in the international insolvency field. It has achieved a worldwide reputation and is developing into a catalyst for improvement and change in the international insolvency area.
III created the NextGen program in 2012 to create an interesting, informative, and valuable environment for the next generation of professionals and academics, providing them with the opportunity to liaise with III members.
“Charlies’ induction to III and Martha’s selection to the NextGen program underscore the international caliber of our team,” said Haynes Boone Restructuring Practice Group Chair, Kelli Norfleet. “Their contributions are helping shape the future of cross-border insolvency law, and we are honored to see them recognized on such a prestigious global stage.”
Haynes Boone’s Restructuring Practice Group handles all issues in complex restructurings, including chapter 11 and chapter 15 cases and out-of-court workouts. Clients include more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, including many major foreign companies and global financial institutions.
