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Dissolution of a company following compulsory liquidation or creditors' voluntary liquidationDissolution marks the end of a company’s life. It...
Produced in partnership with Ian Defty of Begbies Traynor
2nd Mar
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Bankruptcy searchesBankruptcy searches at the Land Charges DepartmentWhen a bankruptcy petition is presented by a creditor, the court shall as soon as...
Produced in partnership with Stephen Allinson, Consultant
2nd Mar
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Dissolution and bona vacantia—dealing with the Treasury SolicitorBona vacantia means ‘goods without an owner’ and is a relevant consideration where...
Produced in partnership with Katrina Mather of Gatehouse Chambers
1st Mar
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Cashflow and balance sheet tests for insolvencyIntroductionThis Practice Note will give a basic overview of the applicable tests for cashflow and...
Produced in partnership with South Square Chambers
1st Mar
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Key elements of a standstill agreementWhen restructuring is considered rather than formal insolvency proceedings (see Practice Note: Benefits of...
2nd Mar
Q&As
What are COMI proceedings?This Q&A considers the meaning of centre of main interests (COMI) proceedings, a new concept created by the Insolvency...
1st Mar
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Scotland: protected trust deedsTrust deeds have, for many years, been utilised by debtors as a means of reaching a compromise with their creditors as...
Produced in partnership with James Lloyd of Harper MacLeod LLP
1st Mar
Scottish Law
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What is considered onerous property or contracts?DisclaimerUnder sections 178 and 315 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986), a liquidator or a trustee...
2nd Mar
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RecapitalisationsThe term 'recapitalisation' refers to a company changing the proportions of its debt and equity, something which can be achieved in a...
Produced in partnership with Alice Morgan of Sidley Austin LLP
2nd Mar
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Role, powers, functions and duties of an administratorThe role, powers and duties of an appointed administrator are set out in the Insolvency Act 1986...
2nd Mar
Q&As
How do you convert inter-company debt into equity? What are the advantages and disadvantages for the company and its shareholders?This Q&A deals with...
Produced in partnership with Carolyn Jones
2nd Mar
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The effect of a bankruptcy order on an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA), its assets, and the creditorsThe gap in the insolvency legislationIt is...
Produced in partnership with Iain Pester of Wilberforce Chambers
2nd Mar
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The pari passu principle and collection remedies for the office-holder—the position under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016The primary...
1st Mar
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Schemes of arrangement—process and statutory frameworkSchemes of arrangement—definition and basis in statuteA scheme of arrangement is a...
Produced in partnership with Jonathan Akinluyi of Latham & Watkins and Riccardo Alonzi at Burness Paull
2nd Mar
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Role, powers, functions and duties of a trustee in bankruptcyThis Practice Note looks at the roles, powers, functions and duties of the trustee in...
2nd Mar
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Can you wind-up a company when the debt is disputed?It is a long-established principle that winding-up proceedings should not be commenced where the...
Produced in partnership with Kate Rogers of Radcliffe Chambers
2nd Mar
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