INSOL

What INSOL does

INSOL International is a worldwide federation of national associations of accountants and lawyers specialising in turnaround and insolvency. Founded in 1982 and incorporated in the United Kingdom as a company limited by guarantee, it operates as a non-profit professional federation serving insolvency practitioners, restructuring advisors, academics, judiciary, and international financiers across more than 20 countries. The organisation is governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from the ten largest fully paid-up member associations (the G36 group) and is managed by an Acting CEO (Tina McGorman).

The product portfolio centres on the Global Insolvency Practice Course (GIPC) — a three-session intensive programme that is the sole pathway to the INSOL Fellow designation — together with flagship conferences (INSOL London), regional seminars (Singapore Seminar, Channel Islands Seminar, Africa Round Table), the Asia Hub regional division established in Singapore in 2019, the INSOL Talks podcast, and 15+ specialised focus groups spanning topics from INSOLTech and Judicial Group to the Forum on Asian Insolvency Reform (FAIR) and the International Financiers Group. Content production is extensive, including vlog series, masterclasses, webinars, and the INSOL Restructuring Alert newsletter.

The business model is membership-subscription driven, with annual fees from individual professionals and member associations complemented by event registration revenue (e.g., GBP 540-740 for the Singapore Seminar), GIPC tuition, educational programme fees, and sponsorship partnerships with leading law firms (WongPartnership, Rajah & Tann, Mayer Brown, Norton Rose Fulbright) and financial sponsors (Grant Thornton, UV Asset Reconstruction). Technology infrastructure is minimal: the organisation uses standard web tooling (Stripe for payments, Google Maps APIs, reCAPTCHA) with no proprietary technology products. Distribution is direct-to-member through the website (www.insol.org) and event platforms, supplemented by the Singapore-based Asia Hub for Asia Pacific engagement. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or venture investment are present in the data.

Name

INSOL

Legal name

INSOL International

Website

https://insol.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INSOL International is a worldwide federation of national associations of accountants and lawyers specialising in turnaround and insolvency, offering the Global Insolvency Practice Course leading to the INSOL Fellow designation, flagship conferences, regional seminars, the Asia Hub in Singapore, and focus groups serving insolvency practitioners, academics, judiciary, and financiers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services (Insolvency & Restructuring)

NAICS

Finance and Insurance (52)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insolvency & Turnaround Advisory (SME/Mid-Market Debtor-Side) (FSAEAFAK), Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Administration (BPAHABAL)

Keywords

• Insolvency professional services
• Turnaround restructuring education
• Cross-border insolvency federation
• Insolvency certification programs
• Restructuring industry events

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual professionals and member associations worldwide, providing access to resources, networking, and professional development.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from flagship conferences (INSOL London, Singapore Seminar) and regional events. Registration fees range from £540-740 for members and £640-740 for non-members for major seminars.
3. Global Insolvency Practice Course (GIPC): Revenue from the intensive three-session course leading to the INSOL Fellow designation. The GIPC is the only pathway to becoming an INSOL Fellow.
4. Educational Programs: Revenue from masterclasses, training programs, and webinars including Asia Hub-specific educational offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

INSOL International is a worldwide federation of national associations of accountants and lawyers who specialize in turnaround and insolvency. It functions as a membership-based professional association delivering educational programs (the Global Insolvency Practice Course leading to the INSOL Fellow designation), flagship and regional conferences (INSOL London, Singapore Seminar, Channel Islands Seminar, Africa Round Table), the Asia Hub regional division in Singapore, the INSOL Talks podcast, specialized focus groups, masterclasses, and publications for insolvency and restructuring professionals worldwide.

Product overview

INSOL International is a worldwide federation of national associations of accountants and lawyers specializing in turnaround and insolvency. The organization operates as a membership-based professional association offering primarily educational programs, certification, events, and networking services. Its core products include the Global Insolvency Practice Course (GIPC) leading to the INSOL Fellow designation, flagship conferences (INSOL London), regional seminars (Singapore Seminar), the Asia Hub regional division, the INSOL Talks podcast, and various focus groups covering specialized topics. The organization also provides publications, webinars, and masterclasses as part of its educational offerings. The structure is platform-based with regional hubs, educational certification programs, and member networking services forming the primary product categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Asia Hub: INSOL International's regional hub in Singapore established in 2019 to provide greater stakeholder engagement across the Asia Pacific region, supporting member associations, providing education and training opportunities, and developing cross-border insolvency policies.
• INSOL Fellows
• G36
• Global Insolvency Practice Course (GIPC)
• Stephen Adamson Award
• INSOL 2030

Products and services

• INSOL International Membership Annual membership in the worldwide federation of national associations of accountants and lawyers specializing in turnaround and insolvency, providing access to resources, networking, focus groups, and professional development for insolvency and restructuring professionals globally.
• Global Insolvency Practice Course (GIPC) Intensive three-session advanced course providing practitioners with an understanding of the transnational and international aspects of insolvency and restructuring, delivered by leading global experts. It is the only pathway to becoming a Fellow of INSOL International.
• INSOL Fellow Designation An internationally recognized designation awarded to professionals who complete the Global Insolvency Practice Course, marking professionalism and expertise in international insolvency.
• INSOL London Conference INSOL International's flagship annual global conference, featuring peer-reviewed academic presentations via the highly selective Academic Colloquium and practitioner sessions on international restructuring and insolvency topics.
• INSOL International Singapore Seminar Regional seminar held annually in Singapore as part of Singapore Convention Week, offering technical programming on regional and international insolvency topics, including the Financiers' Gathering focused on private credit investment in distressed situations.
• Masterclasses Intensive training sessions offered through the Asia Hub covering specialized topics such as Arbitration & Insolvency and Rescue Financing, available to members and non-members for a fee.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WongPartnership LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of INSOL Asia Hub events including the Masterclass on Arbitration & Insolvency. A leading Singapore law firm providing venue and organizational support for regional events.
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for the Arbitration & Insolvency Masterclass, exploring the interface between arbitration and insolvency with focus on protocols like the SIAC Restructuring and Insolvency Arbitration Protocol.
• INSOL Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with ADR Group for events such as the Arbitration and Insolvency masterclass, focusing on concurrent proceedings and dispute resolution in insolvency contexts.
• Rajah & Tann AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Singapore Convention Week 2025 events on arbitration and insolvency, providing speakers and organizational support for the 'At the Crossroads of Arbitration and Insolvency' event.
• Mayer BrowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the 'Adding Rescue Financing to your Toolkit' event examining Singapore's rescue financing regime and comparative approaches across jurisdictions.
• Norton Rose FulbrightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the first Distressed Airlines Series event in March 2023, focusing on lessons from successful and unsuccessful airline restructurings.
• Grant ThorntonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the Financiers' Gathering at the Singapore Seminar, providing support for the private credit investment discussion event.
• UV Asset Reconstruction Company LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the Financiers' Gathering at the Singapore Seminar, supporting the fireside chat on private credit investment opportunities.
• Twenty EssexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated as panel speaker in Singapore Convention Week events, contributing expertise on arbitration and insolvency matters.
• Temple ChambersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated as panel speaker in Singapore Convention Week events on arbitration and insolvency winding-up stays.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American College of Bankruptcy: Honorary, invitation-only US association of bankruptcy and insolvency professionals, judges, and academics. Comparable to INSOL's fellowship model: it combines elite membership recognition with education, conferences, and cross-border insolvency engagement.
• INSOL Europe: European association of insolvency practitioners and academics, a member association of INSOL International. Closely comparable as a regional federation of national associations offering conferences, journals, and policy work on European insolvency and restructuring.
• Turnaround Management Association (TMA): Global non-profit association of turnaround, restructuring, and corporate renewal professionals with chapters across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Direct peer to INSOL International as both provide education, certification (CTP), networking, and chapter events for restructuring practitioners.
• International Insolvency Institute (III): An international, invitation-only membership organization of leading insolvency and restructuring professionals, judges, and academics. Direct peer to INSOL International as both serve senior cross-border insolvency professionals globally through membership, conferences, and thought leadership.
• R3 (Association of Business Recovery Professionals): UK-based trade association for the UK's insolvency, restructuring, and turnaround profession. INSOL member association and direct peer serving the same core constituency of practitioners, with overlapping education, conferences, and policy advocacy.

Regional players

• American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI): US-based multi-disciplinary membership organization for bankruptcy and insolvency professionals. Comparable to INSOL International in mission—education, conferences, certification (CFE), publications—but focuses on the US market where INSOL is comparatively less active.
• Commercial Law League of America (CLLA): US-based association of attorneys and other professionals in commercial law, insolvency, and bankruptcy. Similar association-style membership model with education and conferences focused on insolvency and restructuring, but primarily serves the US market.

Others

• International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA): Global trade association for derivatives market participants. Not a direct competitor but a thematic peer given its work on distressed credit, restructuring conventions, and standardized documentation that intersects with INSOL's financiers and insolvency practitioners.

Broad incumbents

• International Bar Association (IBA): World's leading international organization of legal practitioners, bar associations, and law societies. A broader incumbent that addresses insolvency among many practice areas, with conferences, committees, and publications that overlap with INSOL's lawyer-focused programming.

Emerging players

• International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC): Global network of women in insolvency and restructuring professions. Partial overlap with INSOL's member base, with comparable networking, conferences, and thought leadership, though more focused on a specific demographic segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/insol-asia-hub
• Xx.com/INSOLIntl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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