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Out of the money, but not down and out: UK Court of Appeal overturns Petrofac restructuring plans

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On 1 July 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment overturning the twin restructuring plans proposed by Petrofac Limited and Petrofac International (UAE) LLC under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006 (the plans)....more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Lender Considerations in Deed-in-Lieu Transactions

When a commercial mortgage lender sets out to enforce a mortgage loan following a borrower default, a key goal is to identify the most expeditious manner in which the lender can obtain control and possession of the underlying...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Bankruptcy Refresher: What Business Leaders Should Know as Corporate Filings Increase

As economic pressures mount—higher interest rates, tighter credit, rising labor and material costs—experts warn of a potential surge in corporate bankruptcies. Bankruptcy filings through the first quarter of 2025 are already...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

HSF Kramer Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group Global reach, local knowledge

Debtors and creditors have options when choosing where to pursue a restructuring – particularly with operations across jurisdictions and debt instruments issued under different laws. Local knowledge is key to navigate those...more

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

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Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so*

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The court reassures lenders on the effect of a termination notice, the meaning of a continuing Event of Default and the effectiveness of reservation of rights letters: Re Pocket Renting. Appointment of administrator...more

Mintz

Watch Your Language! Non-Pro Rata Uptier Transactions and the Serta and Mitel Decisions

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Among the many financial innovations that came out of the COVID era, non-pro rata uptier transactions as a liability management exercise (“LMEs”) are among the more controversial. While lawsuits challenging non-pro rata...more

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Client Alert: Critical Vendor in Texas: It’s a Rodeo

In Chapter 11 cases, one of a vendor’s best shots at getting paid its pre-petition debt is being designated as a “critical vendor”....more

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Adler: English Court of Appeal Overturns Restructuring Plan

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The Situation: The Adler Group sought to restructure more than €6 billion of debt by means of a UK restructuring plan ("RP"), to give itself a runway for a planned wind-down and asset sales, leading to an enhanced return for...more

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Court of Appeal Overturns Restructuring Plan Sanction and Looks at Cram Down

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On 23 January 2024, Snowden LJ handed down the Court of Appeal's judgment in the Adler Restructuring Plan case - AGPS Bondco plc - overturning the sanctioning of the Plan by the High Court in April 2023....more

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English Court of Appeal Overturns Adler Sanction: What Next for Restructuring Plans?

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The decision represents the first appellate-level ruling on the Part 26A regime. On 23 January 2024, the Court of Appeal set aside the sanction of the Adler restructuring plan (RP) in the first appellate-level decision on...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Intercreditor Distressed Disposal Provisions: Pragmatic Decision Provides Certainty for Stakeholders

Investors in LMA-based intercreditor agreements (ICA) should be reassured by the commercial approach recently taken by the High Court in construing the "Distressed Disposal" provisions (DD Provisions)....more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Chapter 11 Trends: Are First Day Hearings “Game Over” for Chapter 11 Cases?

Material Chapter 11 cases have morphed to the point that the outcome is often predetermined at the “first day” hearing. Unsecured creditors with material credit exposure should engage early to protect their interests and...more

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Recent restructuring plan cases: important guidance for advisers

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The restructuring plan has so far proven to be a powerful tool to facilitate restructurings of complex capital structures. Two recent cases provide further helpful guidance for advisers when formulating a restructuring plan...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Private Credit Lenders: D&O Insurance in Times of Distress

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It seems inevitable there will be an uptick in private credit defaults as economic conditions further deteriorate. What steps are you taking in terms of portfolio management to prepare for the next cycle with respect to...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Live and let fly: Turbulence lands SAS in Chapter 11 - Eurofenix, Autumn 2022

On 5 July 2022, SAS AB and 13 affiliates filed for Chapter 11 protection in the Southern District of New York. Owned 44% by the Kingdoms of Denmark and Sweden, SAS encountered financial turbulence resulting from increased...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Sunny With Clear Skies, But a Chance of Turbulence on the Horizon: Private Credit Restructuring Year in Review

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This past year was marked by extraordinary deal activity. Record breaking M&A activity drove record breaking private credit activity. Private equity M&A activity was at a substantial high, with over 8,500 deals worth $2.1...more

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The Smile Telecoms Restructuring Plan: A Closer Look

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A restructuring plan completed earlier this year by Smile Telecoms notches up a number of firsts. African telecommunications provider Smile Telecoms Holding Limited, incorporated in Mauritius, successfully completed a...more

White & Case LLP

Market reset could trigger restructurings in 2021

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HEADLINES - In March 2020, credit insurer Euler Hermes forecast a 43% increase in insolvencies in the UK in 2021, as well as a 26% uptick in France and 12% in Germany. - By December 2020, ratings agency S&P was...more

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The Return of Crown Preference on 1 December, 2020

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The return of Crown Preference on 1 December, 2020 has widely united the restructuring community against the new measures. Whilst the rationale that the Treasury should have priority for sums received by a debtor on its...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blakes Continuity Podcast: What to Expect When Insolvency Crosses the Border

The turbulent COVID-19 economy has put a spotlight on the complex and often delicate insolvency process on both sides of the border. Listen to partners Linc Rogers, Kelly Bourassa and Sébastien Guy on our latest podcast as...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

[Podcast] UK Financial Restructuring During COVID-19

The economic landscape has changed immeasurably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to cheap credit has disappeared, and many companies have raced to draw down on existing facilities in an effort to access as much...more

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Prescribed part to increase from £600,000 to £800,000 from 6 April 2020

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The UK Parliament made an Order on 3 March 2020 which increases the prescribed part, payable to unsecured creditors from floating charge recoveries on the insolvency of a company from £600,000 to £800,000....more

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‘Fit for 50’ – Restructurings Likely as Oil Industry Enters New Normal

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Prior to the recent collapse in oil values, prices existed at over $100 a barrel for over three years. It made the economics of oil exploration, production and sale comparatively straightforward, but embedded costs into the...more

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A Practical Guide to Russian Restructurings

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Introduction – Restructurings are likely to be a major topic in the Russian Federation during 2015 and beyond. From a legal perspective, the legislation pertaining to restructurings and insolvencies has benefited from...more

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