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(UK) Litigation Funding in Insolvency - Where Does PACAAR leave us?
United Kingdom - August 10 2023 Although a non-insolvency case the recent case of PACCAR Inc & Ors v Competition Appeal Tribunal & Ors (“PACCAR”) has caused waves in the litigation…
Are UK Officeholders Protected if a Court Sanctions Their Actions?
United Kingdom - August 3 2023 From time to time, officeholders apply to court to seek approval of a proposed course of action which they have decided to take in connection with…
What is Meant by the language to “Consider” in the Insolvency Legislation ?
United Kingdom - May 15 2023 The recent case of Dolfin Asset Services Ltd v Stephens & Anor (Re Dolfin Financal (UK) Ltd) [2023] EWHC 123 (Ch) (“Dolfin“) concerned a special…
(UK) Lock v Stanley Update: the Final Word on Assignment of Insolvency Claims?
United Kingdom - October 3 2022 The Supreme Court has refused permission for the case of Lock v Stanley to be appealed, meaning that the Court of Appeal’s approach to questions…
Court crams down HMRC in the latest SME Restructuring Plan
United Kingdom - July 27 2022 There has been very little to indicate how HMRC might approach a restructuring plan (RP), following HMRC’s preferential status being restored in 2020…
(UK) To Whom Should Insolvency Claims Be Assigned?
United Kingdom - May 16 2022 It is often the case, that insolvency claims are pursued against former directors of the insolvent company or persons connected to them. It is also…
Smile Telecoms - Second Restructuring Plan Sanctioned
United Kingdom - April 27 2022 Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited (“Smile”), a Mauritian company, has recently had its second restructuring plan sanctioned by the High Court in…
What are the Proposed Changes to Corporate Control Transactions in Australia?
Australia - April 26 2022 The Australian government is consulting on a proposal to expand the role the Takeovers Panel plays in control transactions, with an aim of reducing…
Assessing Your Business Viability and Director Risk Guide: 13 January 2022
European Union, Global, United Kingdom - January 20 2022 The end of lockdown restrictions in July 2021, or "freedom day", provided a welcome boost to the UK recovery - but many uncertainties remain, and…
UK business viability guide - understanding director risks and challenges
United Kingdom - June 15 2021 As a result of the rapid spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19, the UK Government has announced a four-week delay to the easing of COVID-19…
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