We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sonal Tejpar, Partner, ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna, to the Board of INSOL International.
Throughout the years, Sonal has been an instrumental figure in the restructuring and insolvency landscape. She set up the first insolvency association for the country with the support of the Official Receiver, The Turnaround and Insolvency Association of Kenya, officially launched in April 2022. Prior to this Board appointment, Sonal served as a Co-Chair of the INSOL International African Advisory Council.
Sonal has been appointed alongside Javier Lorente, Partner, Lorente & Lopez Abogados and Stephen Hair, Head of Restructuring, NatWest. This appointment is a testament to their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the global restructuring and insolvency landscape.
A statement from INSOL International reads: We look forward to the perspectives and expertise that our new Board members will bring to INSOL International.
In addition to her expertise, Sonal is a regular speaker at seminars on various aspects of banking and commercial law, including seminars organised by the UK-based Loan Market Association. She also sits on the Task Force established by the Official Receiver to review changes to the Insolvency Act and Regulations.
Sonal is the Chairperson of the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya whose mandate is to represent its members’ business interests and promote trade links between Kenya and Great Britain.
Together with INSOL, we are committed to leading the development of the global restructuring and insolvency landscape. By advancing favourable policies and sharing innovative ideas, we aim to support the commercial objectives of businesses and investors. Through our collective efforts, we can foster partnerships to provide solutions that contribute to the growth and stability of our region and the global economy.