Tradition Financial Services Ltd v Bilta (UK) Ltd and others [2023] EWCA Civ 112
Key Takeaways:
United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Tax, White Collar Crime, Dechert LLP, Insolvency, HM Revenue and Customs (UK)
Introduction
The ongoing financial crisis has not left France untouched. The number of company insolvencies rose considerably in 2013: while judicial rehabilitation proceedings remained stable, liquidation proceedings increased by 4% from 2012, and “safeguard” proceedings (a procedure inspired by “Chapter 11” proceedings in the United States) increased by 9%. Pre-insolvency proceedings such as judicially-supervised conciliation and ad hoc mediation reached an all-time high, 24% over 2012.
France, Insolvency & Restructuring, Norton Rose Fulbright, Debtor, Mediation, Liquidation, Conciliation