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
On July 7, 2022, the UK Insolvency Service, an executive agency of government responsible for a variety of roles in administering the UK insolvency regime, published a consultation on the UK’s proposed adoption of two...more
The National Security Investment Act 2021 (the “Act”) came into effect on 4 January 2022 and introduced a new UK investment screening regime focused on national security risks (the “NSI Regime”). It is similar to the...more
This article summarises the findings of the High Court in Re gategroup Guarantee Limited [2021] EWHC 304 (Ch) (Re gategroup Guarantee Limited) and provides a view of its effects on the cross-border application of the...more
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - R3 Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3), a trade association for the United Kingdom’s insolvency and restructuring industry, has launched a standard form proposal (Standard Form) for company...more
Case: Pantiles Investments Ltd & Anor v Winckler [2019] EWHC 1298 (Ch) (23 May 2019) - A recent decision of the English High Court (the “Court”) has found a director guilty of fraudulent trading under s. 213 Insolvency Act...more
"Don't Ruck with Us," Locke Lord’s annual Insolvency & Restructuring conference, is back, chaired by David Grant, leading Partner commended by Chambers UK for being commercial, a great negotiator and a welcome sight on a...more