Frank Heemann, Partner at LYNX, has been appointed President of INSOL Europe, succeeding Frances Coulson (Wedlake Bell).
A longstanding member and contributor to INSOL Europe, Frank has held a number of senior leadership positions within the organization, including two terms as member of Council and since two years as member of the Executive Board (Vice President, Deputy President). His appointment as President reflects many years of active involvement in INSOL Europe and the wider restructuring and insolvency profession.
INSOL Europe brings together more than 1,300 professionals from 50 jurisdictions, including lawyers, insolvency practitioners, judges, academics, regulators and financiers. Through its conferences, committees and policy initiatives, the association promotes professional collaboration, cross-border cooperation and the development of effective restructuring and insolvency frameworks.
Qualified to practice in Germany and Lithuania, Frank has more than 25 years of experience advising on restructuring, insolvency and cross-border matters across Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltic States. He is Managing Partner of LYNX’s Lithuania office and co-head of the firm’s international Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group. A recognized practitioner in the field, Frank regularly contributes to leading international publications and comparative works on restructuring and insolvency law.
Commenting on his appointment, Frank said:
“It is a great honor to serve as President of INSOL Europe. Over many years of involvement, I have had the privilege of working alongside remarkable professionals whose insight, integrity and commitment have enriched both the organization and my own professional development.
INSOL Europe is respected for the quality and diversity of its membership and the seriousness with which it approaches the issues facing insolvency and restructuring practitioners, advisors, judges, legislators and financiers. I look forward to continuing my work on the Executive in this new role, together with my fellow colleagues on the Executive and the highly professional team of INSOL Europe Secretariat.”
Stela Ivanova, co-head of LYNX’s Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group, said:
“Those who have worked with Frank know the energy, commitment and depth of expertise he brings to everything he does. I am delighted to see him appointed President of INSOL Europe and look forward to the organization continuing its important work under his leadership.”
Related links:
INSOL Europe: insol-europe.org
LYNX Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group: lynx.legal/practice-areas/insolvency-and-restructuring