A recent Full Court decision is a win for directors who hold D&O insurance policies, as well as those seeking to bring proceedings against directors of an insolvent company – probably to the dismay of insurers.
Australia, United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Insurance, Litigation, Clayton Utz, Financial Conduct Authority (UK)
The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 received Royal Assent on 25 March 2010. The Act modernises the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 1930 by streamlining the procedure by which a third party claimant can recover compensation from the insurer of a defendant.
United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Insurance, RPC, Bankruptcy, Costs in English law, Legal personality, Debt, Liquidation, Unsecured creditor, Insolvency Act 1986 (UK), Court of Appeal of England & Wales