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Second Circuit’s reversal of controversial restructuring decision may boost confidence among distressed bond issuers.

Bankruptcy Court reinforces importance of parties’ intent in determining the nature of overriding royalty interests under state law.

TECHNICAL UPDATE - APRIL 2015

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (“the Act”), which received Royal Assent on 26 March 2015, contains a number of changes and additions to the Insolvency Act 1986 (“IA 1986”). 

A summary of the changes, as they relate to insolvency proceedings, are highlighted below but for full details as to the newest additions to the IA 1986, please see s117 to s146 of the Act which can be located at: