On 24 December 2013 the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 was signed into law by the President. The purpose of the legislation is to expedite a number of amendments to existing legislation pending the enactment of the Companies Bill.
Circuit Court Examinership
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