Following the liquidation of BHS Ltd, the High Court was asked to consider whether a landlord could claim full rent as an administration expense following termination of the CVA.
Background
Wright and another (Liquidators of SHB Realisations Ltd) v The Prudential Assurance Company Ltd concerned three principal insolvency processes applicable to companies under the Insolvency Act 1986:
For the benefit of our clients and friends investing in European distressed opportunities, our European Network is sharing some current developments.
Recent Developments
Recent developments
The acquirer attempted to contractually transfer employees to a so-called "transitional company" (Transfergesellschaft) for a few hours only. The employees involved had previously signed five different employment offers presented by the acquirer, some of them limited, some unlimited in time. The acquirer subsequently accepted one of the offers, which was a fixed term contract.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
Austria has implemented radical changes to its insolvency law and introduced a new restructuring proceeding with self-administration (Sanierungsverfahren mit Eigenverwaltung) in its newly adopted Insolvency Code (Insolvenzordnung, or "IO").[1] One of the main features of the new type of insolvency proceeding is that the insolvent company (the "Debtor") largely remains in control of its business, but under the supervision of a restructuring administrator.
Step-by-Step Guide to the New Austrian Self-Administration Proceeding