The recent Federal Court of Australia (Court) decision Hird, in the matter of Allmine Group Limited (Administrators Appointed) (Receivers and Managers Appointed) [2013] FCA 748 involved an application for an extension to the convening period.
Facts
Australia, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Holding company, Corporations Act 2001 (Australia), Federal Court of Australia
It’s been quite a week for important cases on TUPE and its operation in relation to administrations. The Court of Appeal has delivered two judgments which are of considerable importance for those contemplating and structuring transactions out of administration.
The key points to note are that:
United Kingdom, Employment & Labor, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Dechert LLP, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (UK), Court of Appeal of England & Wales