Understanding the role and rights of creditors in restructuring and insolvency cases is essential for safeguarding their interests. Our practical guidance covers how creditors can effectively participate in proceedings, from attending meetings and voting on proposals to challenging debts and influencing outcomes. Stay informed on the latest legal frameworks and strategies to navigate creditor engagement with precision and authority.
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Role, powers, functions and duties of a liquidatorThe role and function of a liquidatorA liquidator is the officer appointed when a company goes into...
Bonds and notesThe terms ‘bonds’ and ‘notes’ are used interchangeably (and there is no legal difference between the terms), though notes tend to be...
Bankruptcy searchesBankruptcy searches at the Land Charges DepartmentWhen a bankruptcy petition is presented by a creditor, the court shall as soon as...
Basic introduction to super senior, senior, mezzanine and junior debtThe range of funding options open to companies has exploded, resulting in a vast...
Insolvency set-offGeneralA set-off is the right of one party, Party A, who is owed money by another party, Party B, to ensure payment by setting off the amount owed through a reduction of Party A’s liability to Party B under a separate dealing. Thus, where a creditor and a debtor have had mutual
Proof of debtThis Practice Note covers:•what a proof of debt is•the procedure for proving a debt•valuation/quantification of the debt, and•creditors and the reflective loss principleThe rules applicable to proving a debt under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (IR 2016), SI 2016/1024 are
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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