Introduction Following recent proposed changes to UK restructuring and insolvency law, a new European Union (“EU”) directive concerning restructuring within EU Member States proposed by the European Commission (“Commission”) has reached an advanced stage.
European Union, United Kingdom, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, K&L Gates LLP, Debtor, Debtor in possession, European Commission, Council of the European Union
New Law to Encourage Informal Restructuring
On 28 March 2017, the Federal Government released its long awaited draft legislation that is designed to encourage restructuring of distressed businesses.
The proposed legislation is open for consultation with the finalised legislation expected to come into effect on 1 January 2018. There are two proposed changes:
Australia, USA, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance/M&A, Insolvency & Restructuring, Tax, K&L Gates LLP, Australian Securities and Investments Commission