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A&O Shearman

Not just another drop in the ocean: Thames Water and developments in restructuring plans since Adler

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In this alert, we take a look at some of the principal points arising from the Court of Appeal’s judgment in respect of the Thames Water restructuring plan, as well as the broader state of play for restructuring plans in the...more

Jones Day

Take Your Seats: Cineworld Draws an Audience in UK High Court

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Four UK companies within the Cineworld Group ("Cineworld") have obtained court sanction to an English-law Part 26A restructuring plan ("RP"). Cineworld became financially distressed following a prolonged period of poor...more

Hogan Lovells

Significant developments in the UK's insolvency regime: a creditor's perspective

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In this article we look at current trends and developments at the intersection between insolvency and dispute resolution, including a rundown of some of the latest legislative changes, and issues to consider when litigating...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

COVID-19 UK: The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 – The UK Restructuring Plan

Introduction - The economic impact of COVID-19 will be far reaching. Governments around the globe are currently grappling with a balance between the protection of the health of their populations and limiting damage to...more

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The draft Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21: What's changing?

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Government interventions into economies as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are now globally widespread. To date, in the UK, this has predominantly been focused on relief measures targeted at financial support, including the...more

Morgan Lewis

Effective Immediately: UK Government Increases ‘Prescribed Part’ from £600,000 to £800,000

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With effect from 6 April, the UK government has increased the “prescribed part”—a portion of floating charge realisations that is set aside for unsecured creditors on a company’s insolvency—from £600,000 to £800,000....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

Jones Day

UK's Proposed Corporate Restructuring Regime Follows European-Style Chapter 11 and Debtor-in-Possession Trend

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The UK Government has announced proposals to introduce a new UK restructuring plan and moratorium, together with certain other changes to the corporate governance regime relevant to companies in distress. In addition,...more

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