Training & Professional Development

Workshops, Webinars, and Lecture Series on Judicial Management

Enhance your expertise in judicial management, receivership, and insurance regulation through our professional training programs led by B. Cuthbert John, PMP, Judicial Manager of CLICO.

In-Person Workshop

Judicial Management Fundamentals: A Caribbean Perspective

Comprehensive 2-day intensive workshop on judicial management principles and practice

Event Details

June 15-16, 2025

Two full days (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Basseterre, St. Kitts

Ocean Terrace Inn Conference Center

Limited to 30 participants

Early registration recommended

What You'll Learn

  • β€’ Statutory frameworks for judicial management in the Caribbean
  • β€’ Powers and duties of judicial managers
  • β€’ Fiduciary responsibilities and conflict of interest management
  • β€’ Asset realization and stakeholder communication strategies
  • β€’ Case studies: BAICO and CLICO judicial management
  • β€’ Practical exercises and group discussions

US$1,200

Includes materials, lunch, and refreshments

Live Online Webinar

Non-Arms Length Transactions: Legal Implications and Recovery Strategies

90-minute interactive webinar on identifying and addressing NALTs in judicial management

Event Details

July 20, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM AST

Online via Zoom

Link provided upon registration

Recording available for 30 days

Can't attend live? Watch at your convenience

Topics Covered

  • β€’ Defining non-arms length transactions in judicial management
  • β€’ The CLICO St. Kitts case: EC$12.4M in losses from NALTs
  • β€’ Legal frameworks: breach of fiduciary duty and misfeasance
  • β€’ Caribbean precedents: Marin v AG Belize and related cases
  • β€’ Recovery strategies and litigation considerations
  • β€’ Q&A session with participants

US$150

Includes presentation slides and recording access

6-Week Lecture Series

Advanced Judicial Management: Caribbean Insurance Regulation

Comprehensive lecture series covering all aspects of judicial management practice

Event Details

September 8 - October 13, 2025

Every Monday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AST

Hybrid format

Attend in-person (Basseterre) or online

CLE Credit Available

12 hours of continuing legal education

Lecture Topics

  • Week 1: Introduction to Judicial Management
  • Week 2: Statutory Frameworks Across Caribbean Jurisdictions
  • Week 3: Fiduciary Duties and Ethical Considerations
  • Week 4: Asset Realization and Restructuring Strategies
  • Week 5: Multi-Jurisdictional Coordination (BAICO Case Study)
  • Week 6: Litigation and Recovery Actions (CLICO Case Study)

US$750

Includes all materials, recordings, and CLE certificate

About the Instructor

B. Cuthbert John, PMP

Judicial Manager, CLICO St. Kitts and Nevis

B. Cuthbert John brings extensive practical experience as the Judicial Manager of CLICO St. Kitts and Nevis, managing one of the Caribbean's most complex insurance insolvencies. His work has involved navigating multi-jurisdictional coordination, asset realization, stakeholder management, and litigation related to non-arms length transactions.

As a Project Management Professional (PMP), Mr. John combines rigorous project management methodologies with deep expertise in insurance regulation, fiduciary law, and Caribbean legal frameworks to provide practical, actionable guidance for judicial management professionals.

Scholarly Articles & Training Resources

Comprehensive collection of academic articles, professional training programs, conferences, and educational resources on judicial management, insolvency law, and court administration in the Commonwealth.

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ARTICLE2024

Old–new lexicon in corporate insolvency law in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Author: C Blake

Publication: SAGE Journals

Examines reform and modernisation of insolvency legislation across Commonwealth Caribbean jurisdictions.

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ARTICLE1994CITED: 1

The Development of Insolvency Law in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Author: TB DeSieno

Publication: FSU Journal of Transnational Law & Policy

Discusses prevalence of floating charge secured debt and receivership as most common insolvency mechanism in Commonwealth jurisdictions.

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ARTICLE2023

The evolution of insolvency law in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Author: Nadia Chiesa

Publication: Commonwealth Lawyers Association

Overview of wide disparity in approaches across Commonwealth Caribbean to assist practitioners in navigating different insolvency regimes.

OFFICIAL GUIDE2024

A Commonwealth Guide to Case Management

Organization: The Commonwealth Secretariat

Provides principled and practical guidance to judiciary and policy-makers on justice modernisation and case management. Promotes principles of good case management, use of technology, law and procedure.

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REPORT1996CITED: 228

The judicial sector in Latin America and the Caribbean: elements of reform

Author: M Dakolias

Publication: World Bank Technical Paper

Examines improving court administration through adoption of case management and court management systems.

ARTICLE2014CITED: 24

Caribbean Court of Justice: A Horizontally and Vertically Comparative Study

Author: Andrew N. Maharajh

Publication: Cornell International Law Journal, Vol. 47

Comparative study of Caribbean's first independent and interdependent court.

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ARTICLE2002CITED: 4

A Guide to Researching the Caribbean Court of Justice

Author: RP Hamilton

Publication: Brooklyn Journal of International Law

Comprehensive guide to Caribbean legal research resources.

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TRAINING2025

Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers (CAJO)

Organization: CAJO

Provides judicial education opportunities for judicial officers and judiciaries across the Caribbean region. Recent Programs: Strengthening the Judicial Office (Guyana, Bahamas, Barbados), Preparing Oral Judgments, Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Negotiating Judicial Conflict, Civil Proceedings Rules Training

TRAINING2025

CCJ Academy for Law

Organization: Caribbean Court of Justice

Educational arm of the Caribbean Court of Justice. Provides informative and innovative perspectives on international law, regional integration, and court administration. Focus Areas: International Law, International Trade Law, Regional Integration Law, Comparative Law, Court Administration, Judicial Independence

CONFERENCE2025

INSOL Caribbean Round Table

Organization: INSOL International & World Bank Group

High-level dialogue between private sector, policymakers, academia, and judiciary on insolvency, creditor rights, and restructuring law and practice.

CONFERENCE2026

2026 ABI Caribbean Insolvency Symposium

Organization: American Bankruptcy Institute

Three-day conference for regional restructuring and insolvency professionals with networking and professional development opportunities. Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Jan 14-16, 2026)

CONFERENCE2025

INSOL International BVI Seminar 2025

Organization: INSOL International

One-day conference bringing together insolvency and restructuring professionals to discuss current global and offshore trends. Location: British Virgin Islands

COURSE2024

LAW 6490 - Advanced Corporate Insolvency

Author: Mr John Jeremie SC (Senior Lecturer, Deputy Dean)

Organization: University of the West Indies, Faculty of Law (St. Augustine, Trinidad)

Considers fundamentals of business insolvency from Commonwealth Caribbean perspective while examining comparative bankruptcy and insolvency regimes. Topics: Business insolvency fundamentals, comparative regimes, statutory analysis, policy choices, international developments, sustainability of companies in globalized economy. Level: Postgraduate (LL.M.) β€’ Credits: 6 Course Credits

COURSE2025

Introductory Certificate in Insolvency Law and Practice (Cayman Islands)

Organization: INSOL International & RISA Cayman

Foundational insolvency law and practice training specifically for Cayman Islands jurisdiction. Professional certification program for insolvency practitioners. Level: Professional Certification

COURSE2024

Global Insolvency Practice Course 2024/25

Organization: INSOL International

Advanced educational qualification focusing on international insolvency. Successful completion bestows Fellowship from INSOL International. Level: Advanced β€’ Outcome: Fellowship from INSOL International

About This Collection

This comprehensive collection was compiled through systematic research of academic databases, professional organizations, and educational institutions across the Commonwealth. All resources represent authoritative sources for judicial management, insolvency law, and court administration.

Coverage: 15+ resources including scholarly articles, training programs, conferences, and academic courses β€’ Geographic Scope: Commonwealth Caribbean, OECS, and broader Commonwealth jurisdictions β€’ Last Updated: November 30, 2025

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