The High Court recently passed a decision (Bank Of India (U) Limited Vs NC Beverages Limited And Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Suit 0009 of 2021) highlighting the priority of a secured creditor in the winding up or liquidation of a company. The court further checked the actions by the Uganda Revenue Authority (“URA”) of seizing and disposing secured assets before they can be realised by a secured creditor on commencement of insolvency proceedings.

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