Russia's bankruptcy law (the Law) has been amended to expand the list of persons who may be held vicariously liable for a bankrupt's debts and clarify the grounds for such liability.1

Definition of controlling person clarified

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Russia’s bankruptcy law (the Law) has been amended to expand the list of persons who may be held vicariously liable for a bankrupt’s debts and clarify the grounds for such liability.

Definition of controlling person clarified

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DBI 2017 - A5 With Bleed.indd 3 20.02.2017 8:22:56 Doing Business in Russia 2017 Baker & McKenzie - CIS, Limited Moscow Office White Gardens, 10th Floor 9 Lesnaya Street Moscow 125047, Russia Telephone: +7 495 787 27 00 Fax: +7 495 787 27 01 [email protected] St. Petersburg Office BolloevCenter, 2nd Floor 4A Grivtsova Lane St.

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In December 2014 Russia’s Federal Law “On Insolvency (Bankruptcy)” was  significantly amended to introduce bankruptcy of individuals and modify the  rules for bankruptcy of legal entities.  The amendments related to bankruptcy of legal entities came into effect on  29 January 2015.

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Doing Business in Russia 2015 Doing Business in Russia 2015 Baker & McKenzie - CIS, Limited Moscow Office White Gardens, 10th Floor 9 Lesnaya Street Moscow 125047, Russia Telephone: +7 495 787 27 00 Fax: +7 495 787 27 01 [email protected] St. Petersburg Office BolloevCenter, 2nd Floor 4A Grivtsova Lane St.

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Saudi Arabia finally adopted a modern bankruptcy law on Wednesday 14/02/2018G by virtue of a Royal Decree No. M/50 dated 28/05/1439H (corresponding to 14/02/2018G) (the “BL”). The BL is based on bankruptcy protection laws around the globe, and it replaces the existing outdated framework on bankruptcy which was embedded within the Commercial Court Law and the Bankruptcy Protective Settlement Law.

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The Singapore Ministry of Law will introduce the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill (the Bill) in Parliament next week to address the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and individuals' ability to fulfil their contractual obligations. The Bill will also make some temporary changes relating to bankruptcy and insolvency.

The Bill will apply to various categories of contracts, including:

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Newsletter

December 2018

In This Issue:

Key Legal Developments

1. Arbitration 2. Construction

3. Commercial Litigation

4. Restructuring & Insolvency

5. Reforms to Singapore's civil justice system

Upcoming Events

Key Resources

For more information, please contact:

Nandakumar Ponniya Principal +65 6434 2663 nandakumar.ponniya @bakermckenzie.com

Celeste Ang Principal +65 6434 2525 celeste.ang @bakermckenzie.com

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As we previously reported, the amendments made to the Singapore Companies Act (Companies Act) are part of Singapore’s efforts to become a hub for the restructuring of troubled companies in Asia.

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Restructuring & Insolvency Singapore Client Alert November 2016 Singapore Restructuring & Insolvency Reform Update: A New Hub for Insolvency and Restructuring The Singapore Ministry of Law has published for public consultation amendments to the Singapore Companies Act (Cap 50). The amendments, if enacted, have the potential to radically overhaul the existing insolvency and restructuring regime in Singapore. The clear aim of the amendments is to transform Singapore into a hub for cross-border and transnational insolvencies and restructurings.

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