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Cram-across: Sino-Ocean Restructuring Plan Makes Waves

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The evolution of the English RP continues to push the jurisdictional envelope. The English court’s sanction of the Sino-Ocean restructuring plan (RP) marks an interesting development in the evolution of the English RP....more

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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

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Tips for Dissenting Stakeholders Challenging a Cram Down (or Up)

This article considers the key issues a dissenting creditor or shareholder (Dissenting Stakeholder) should consider when challenging a UK Restructuring Plan (Plan) under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006. For convenience,...more

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The HMRC Restructuring Plan Challenges: Lessons Learned from GAS, Nasmyth and Prezzo

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Earlier this year, the English Court refused to sanction two Part 26A restructuring plans ("RPs") which sought to bind HMRC, the UK tax authority, into restructurings via "cross-class cram down". (See "Restructuring Plans...more

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UK Pensions Regulator's new criminal powers are a wake-up call to companies planning corporate transactions

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The UK Pensions Regulator is gaining stronger powers, which will have a significant impact on companies undertaking activities such as M&A, secured borrowing, and restructuring. Following best practice and thinking ahead have...more

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