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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020

The first reading of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill (the "Insolvency Bill") took place on 20 May 2020.  The Insolvency Bill will be debated by the House of Commons on 3 June 2020 and is proposed to be introduced as fast-track legislation. 

United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Travers Smith LLP, Coronavirus, UK House of Commons
2018: The year of the CVA

2018 has seen a wave of company voluntary arrangements ("CVAs") hit the market, with high profile companies such as House of Fraser, Carpetright, New Look and Homebase (to name a few) all making use of this restructuring tool. This briefing note explains how a CVA works, provides an overview of current "market" themes, and makes some predictions on the future of CVAs.

EVOLUTION OF THE CVA

United Kingdom, Banking, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Travers Smith LLP, Shareholder, Retail, Unsecured debt, Landlord, Liquidation, Insolvency Act 1986 (UK)
2018: The year of the CVA

2018 has seen a wave of company voluntary arrangements ("CVAs") hit the market, with high profile companies such as House of Fraser, Carpetright, New Look and Homebase (to name a few) all making use of this restructuring tool. This briefing note explains how a CVA works, provides an overview of current "market" themes, and makes some predictions on the future of CVAs

EVOLUTION OF THE CVA

United Kingdom, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Travers Smith LLP, Shareholder, Unsecured debt, Landlord, Insolvency Act 1986 (UK)