Barry Cahir

Mr Cahir, the outgoing president of INSOL Europe, welcomed a record-breaking turnout of 470 delegates from 37 countries to this year’s congress, which focused on ‘navigating insolvency with trust and integrity’.

The packed schedule included a keynote speech by Bob Wessels about Rembrandt’s bankruptcy, as well as opportunities to socialise with a cyber game session and a gala dinner, followed by a five-kilometre run the next morning.

At the end of the conference, Mr Cahir was succeeded as president by Giorgio Corno.

In a statement, Beauchamps said: “Barry’s contributions and hard work as president over the year did not go unnoticed.

“He set out an ambitious programme, from delivering several new cooperation agreements with national associations, gaining INSOL recognition at UNICITRAL to expanding its membership base while securing the greatest sponsor’s support ever.

“This is a testament to how he continues to make a remarkable impression in the world of insolvency.”