Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy

Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy

Insolvation requires full disclosure of interests that could reasonably affect editorial judgment, peer review, or interpretation of legal analysis.

What must be disclosed

• Financial relationships (consultancy, advisory fees, grants, paid opinions, expert witness engagement)
• Professional or institutional relationships directly connected to the manuscript topic
• Litigation, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, or policy work tied to the subject matter
• Any non-financial competing interest that may create perceived bias

Required statement

Every submission must include a Conflict of Interest statement. If none exists, state: No conflict of interest declared.

Editorial handling

Undeclared or misleading disclosures may lead to desk rejection, correction notice, or post-publication action.