Double Seminar: AIJA/INSOL Europe Young Members Group (YMG) Joint Conference || Joint Tax and SCILL Summer Seminar 2025

Girona, Spain

12 June 2025 - 14 June 2025

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AIJA/INSOL Europe Young Members Group (YMG) Joint Conference:

Thursday 12 June 2025

17:00 Registrations open in Centro Cultural La Mercé
18:00 » 21:00 Welcome reception and cocktail dinner in Centro Cultural La Mercé

Friday 13 June 2025

08:00 Registrations open in Hotel Carlemany
09:00 » 09:30 Opening speech by AIJA's President Kato Aerts and Introduction of Insol Europe by José Carlés
09:30 » 10:15 Keynote speaker: MARTÍ BATLLORI BAS
10:15 » 11:00 Session 1: The role of related parties in group of companies
  • Role of the board of directors in group of companies and in group restructuring
  • Role of different stakeholders and potential conflicts of interest in group restructuring
Moderator:
  • Cansu Dursun, AKD, Netherlands
Speakers:
  • Luke Harrison, Keidan Harrison, United Kingdom
  • Eva Sagristà, Xavier Pareja Advocats, Spain
  • Jonathan Ramsten, NORMA, Sweden
  • Pieter Wouters, Stibbe Belgium, Belgium
11:00 » 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 » 13:00 Session 2: Legal frameworks for group restructuring 
  • International regulations and harmonization (in EU)
  • Different options to restructure (in or out bankruptcy, (court) supervised and/or special restructuring proceedings)
  • Trends and new legislation around the world
  • Debate about the different jurisdictions: which jurisdiction is the most attractive and why? (discuss pros and cons)
Moderator:
  • Marta Moncau, ARCO Abogados, Spain
Speakers:
  • Bhavesh Patel, TraversThorp Alberga, Cayman Islands
  • Fanny Laune, Simont Braun, Belgium
  • Anieka Mejis, RESOR, Netherlands
  • Fran Vukina, Vukina&Partners, Croatia
  • Marco Rostetter, Homburger, Switzerland
13:00 » 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 » 15:00 Session 3: Financing Group Restructuring

Moderator:
  • Johannes Egelhof, BNT Attorneys in CEE, GERMANY
Speakers:
  • Adrián Yuste, Cuatrecasas, Spain
  • Nastja Merlak, Jadek Pensa, Slovenia
  • Prof. Rodrígo Rodríguez, University of Lucerne, Swizerland
  • Jente Dengler, Monard Law, Belgium
15:00 » 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 » 17:00 Session 4: Discuss a finalized group restructuring 

Moderator:
  • Klaudia Fratczak, WKB Wiercinski Kwiecinski Baehr spk, Poland
Speaker:
  • Géza Orbán, A&O Shearman, Netherlands
  • Andrea Terraneo, Quantuma, United Kingdom
20:00 Dinner and drinks at the rooftop in Hotel Ulltónia

Saturday 14 June 2025

09:30 Registrations open in Hotel Carlemany
  • Address: Plaça Miquel Santaló i Pavor, 1, 17002. Girona
10:00 » 10:45 Session 5: How to valuate a business when the business is a group of companies?
  • Alberto Angeloni, DLA Piper, Italy
  • Przemysław Grobelny, CMT Advisory, Poland
10:45 » 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 » 13:00 JOINT SESSION
  • Tax implications of restructuring transactions, including pre-pack
  • Structuring for tax efficiency
  • International tax considerations and treaties
Moderator:
  • Joselyn Teuma, WH Partners, Malta
Speakers:
  • Stephen Egan, A&L Goodbody LLP, Ireland
  • Maximilian Zrenner, GLNS Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater, Germany
  • Alexander Painsi, Jaufer Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Austria
  • Aleksandra Krawczyk, EcoLegal&Tax adwokat, Poland
13:00 » 14:00 Lunch
16:00 » 23:00 Optional activity: excursion to the medieval village of Peralada with wine tasting and dinner
  • Get together at Hotel Carlemany reception at 16h.
  • Bus transportation to the stunning village of Peralada (40 minute ride approximately)
  • Guided visit to the medieval village
  • Tasting of 3 local wines at Peralada New Winery, a masterpiece of arquitecture awarded with a Pritzker in 2017.
  • Dinner at La Masia, by Paco Martínez, the most Michelin star awarded restaurant in the Empordá region, combining the best quality products with an unbeatable location and the best local wines.

Joint Tax and SCILL Summer Seminar 2025:

Thursday 12 June 2025

17:00 Registrations open in Centro Cultural La Mercé
18:00 » 21:00 Welcome reception and cocktail dinner in Centro Cultural La Mercé

Friday 13 June 2025

08:00 Registrations open in Hotel Carlemany
09:00 » 09:30 Opening speech by AIJA's President and Introduction of Insol Europe by a YMG co-chair
09:30 » 11:00 Session 1: Tax Incentives for Startups: Overview of tax incentives available for startups in different jurisdictions.
Case studies on successful utilization of tax incentives. Topic we would like to coverer would include reduced rates, reinvestment schemes, special amortization schemes.

Moderator: Barry McGettrick, Matherson LLP, Ireland

Speakers:
  • Stéphanie Ernould, Impact Infinity,, Law France
  • Pedro Leitão da Mota, CCSL, Portugal
  • Elena Carrillo Rodriguez, Roca Junyent, Spain
  • Francesco Capogrossi, Foglia & Partners, Italy
  • Marco Sibold, Kellerhals Carrard, Switzerland
11:00 » 11:30 Coffee Break 
11:30 » 13:00 Session 2: Keynote speaker Spanish tax authorities.
Tax incentives policy for start ups and entrepreneurs at EU level. Questions.

 
13:00 » 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 » 15:00 Session 3: Intellectual Property and Taxation: Tax treatment of intellectual property for innovative companies.
We would take a look on strategies for managing IP-related tax issues. Topics we can include: R&D Tax Credits: Understanding R&D tax credits and their application. Maximizing benefits from R&D tax incentives

Moderator: Luk Cassimon, Monard Law, Belgium

Speakers:
  • Pearse Walsh, Matheson LLP, Ireland
  • Rocío Arias, Plaza Gómez Acebo & Pombo, Spain
  • Sanja Vasic, AKD, Luxembourg
  • Teresa Novais Corrêa Meyer, Lavez Coutinho, Brazil
15:00 » 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 » 17:00 Session 4: Exit tax planning for entrepreneurs and tax Incentives for Attracting Talent (employees & investment managers)
The panel would examine remote work tax-related matters such as tax residency, inbound expatriates regimes, payroll taxes, and cross-border compliance. Stock options and other incentives to attract and retain talent. Carried interest benefits.

Moderator: Marco Masi, Foglia & Partners, Italy

Speakers:
  • Wouter Strypsteen, Cazimir, Belgium
  • Luís Castilho, Castilho, Portugal
  • Didier Nsanzineza, Kellerhals Carrard, Switzerland
  • Andreu Bové, Bové Montero y Asociados, Spain
  • Katjana Cleasby, FARRER & Co, United Kingdom
20:00 Dinner and drinks at the rooftop in Hotel Ulltónia

Saturday 14 June 2025

09:30 Registrations open in Hotel Carlemany
  • Address: Plaça Miquel Santaló i Pavor, 1, 17002. Girona
10:00 » 10:45 Session 5: Skills and Dynamic. Cross-Border / Global Expansion and Taxation
Tax considerations for startups expanding internationally. Redomestication. Challenges and opportunities in cross-border operations interesting jurisdictions for tax purposes. Strategies for managing tax obligations in multiple jurisdictions. Case studies on successful global expansion and tax compliance. 

Moderator: Elizabeth Malagelada Prats, Cuatrecasas, Spain

Speakers: 
  • Marc Buchmann, FischerRampBuchman, Switzerland
  • Gregory Goossens, Taxpatria, Belgium
  • Sergi Andrés Ferrer, ABAST Law, Andorra
  • Filipa Teixeira, Belim, Portugal
10:45 » 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 » 13:00 JOINT SESSION
  • Tax implications of restructuring transactions, including pre-pack
  • Structuring for tax efficiency
  • International tax considerations and treaties
Moderator:
  • Joselyn Teuma, WH Partners, Malta
Speakers:
  • Stephen Egan, A&L Goodbody LLP, Ireland
  • Maximilian Zrenner, GLNS Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater, Germany
  • Alexander Painsi, Jaufer Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Austria
  • Aleksandra Krawczyk, EcoLegal&Tax adwokat, Poland
13:00 » 14:00 Lunch
16:00 » 23:00 Optional activity: excursion to the medieval village of Peralada with wine tasting and dinner
  • Get together at Hotel Carlemany reception at 16h.
  • Bus transportation to the stunning village of Peralada (40 minute ride approximately)
  • Guided visit to the medieval village
  • Tasting of 3 local wines at Peralada New Winery, a masterpiece of arquitecture awarded with a Pritzker in 2017.
  • Dinner at La Masia, by Paco Martínez, the most Michelin star awarded restaurant in the Empordá region, combining the best quality products with an unbeatable location and the best local wines.