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First Republic Executives Fail in Attempt to Recover Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Coan vs Killilea, the Dunne Cross-Border Insolvency Case Explained
La caída de las normas especiales de insolvencia
Hipótesis de Negocio en Marcha
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How the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) Regulates Virtual Currency, a Close Look with Special Guest Kaitlin Asrow, Executive Deputy Superintendent of Research and Innovation, DFS
New Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act Implications and the 2023 Congressional Outlook - The Consumer Finance Podcast
Navigating the Impact of Counterparty Insolvency and Negative Market Conditions in the Crypto Space
Legally Qualified: A Look at Recent Trends that May Affect Bankruptcies and Restructuring in the Year Ahead
AGG Talks: U.S. Bankruptcy Basics for Foreign Investors
Don’t Wait! What Businesses Should do at the First Sign of Financial Trouble
Out-of-Court Restructuring Alternatives in the European Union, Germany and the United States
The Evolution of Cross-Border Restructuring Processes
M&A Strategies for the Acquisition of Insolvent/Financially Distressed Targets
Challenges for Infrastructure Projects in the Current Environment
Blakes Continuity Podcast: What to Expect When Insolvency Crosses the Border
Fairness & Solvency Opinions Shouldn't Be Overlooked Amid Restructuring Wave
Nota Bene Episode 94: Mapping COVID-19’s Impact on American Bankruptcy and Restructuring with Edward Tillinghast
Creditors under English law can take many forms of security, including fixed charges, mortgages and assignments. One of the more unique features of English security is the floating charge. The English legal system...more
Del Monte Foods and numerous affiliates (“Del Monte”) filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of New Jersey on July 1st (Case No. (Case no. 25-16984). Del Monte is one of the country’s...more
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
In May 2024, Red Lobster Management LLC (RL Management) and fourteen of its affiliates (collectively, Red Lobster), including Red Lobster Canada Inc. (Red Lobster Canada), commenced proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy...more
When a customer or business partner files for bankruptcy, creditors often feel uncertain about their rights and financial exposure. At the ALFA International 2025 International Client Seminar, I had the opportunity to speak...more
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
Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David taught us that you can’t double dip a chip—“it’s like putting your whole mouth right in the dip.” However, the credit markets have recently been focused on a different type of double dip, one...more
1. AUTOMATIC STAY - 1.1 Covered Activities - 1.1.a Bankruptcy court properly enjoins actions against nondebtor entity after divisional merger. The debtor was the product of a divisional merger under Texas law, which...more
It is now two years since the 30 April 2021 introduction of the Administration (Restrictions on Disposal etc. to Connected Persons) Regulations 2021 (the "Regulations") and a good time to look back at whether the Regulations...more
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
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
Chapter 11 and CCAA - A Cross-Border Comparison - A Comparison of the Key Differences Between Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. ...more
In 2021, several significant judicial decisions were rendered across Canada relevant to commercial lenders, businesses and restructuring professionals. This comprehensive report summarizes the key facts and core issues of...more
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
The first day of December witnessed an early visit from the ghost of Christmas past for the rules relating to the order of priority on insolvency. For insolvencies commenced on or after 1 December 2020, Her Majesty’s Revenue...more
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
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
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 received royal assent on 25 June 2020. Many of the provisions of the act are based on the bill which was initially proposed pre-COVID-19, with a framework having been set out...more
The U.K. government is proposing to reintroduce preferential status to certain taxes in U.K. insolvencies beginning 6 April 2020. If enacted: - certain taxes owed to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) would rank ahead of floating...more
In 2018, several insolvency cases were litigated that will be of interest to commercial lenders in restructuring and insolvency proceedings. This article summarizes the core issues of importance to lenders in each of these...more