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Ninth Circuit Holds That Joint Plan Covering Multiple Debtors Must Be Approved by Only One Impaired Class Per Plan, Not One Impaired Class Per Debtor

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that section 1129(a)(10) of the Bankruptcy Code – a provision which, in effect, prohibits confirmation of a plan unless the plan has been accepted by at least one impaired class of claims – applies on “per plan” rather than a “per debtor” basis, even when the plan at issue covers multiple debtors. In re Transwest Resort Properties, Inc., 2018 WL 615431 (9th Cir. Jan. 25, 2018). The Court is the first circuit court to address the issue.

USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Ninth Circuit
Procedure for voluntary liquidation under the BVI Business Companies Act

This Briefing addresses the usual manner in which solvent voluntary liquidations proceed. The discussion is subject to the particular provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of any company seeking a voluntary liquidation.

Where a company is not a regulated entity, has no liabilities and is able to pay its debts as they come due, a voluntary winding up and dissolution may be commenced by a resolution of directors.

Where it is proposed to appoint a voluntary liquidator, the directors of the company shall:

British Virgin Islands, Insolvency & Restructuring, Private Client & Offshore Services, Bedell Cristin, Liability (financial accounting), Liquidation, Liquidator (law)
Restructuring Department Bulletin - December 2025
USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, Insolvency, Supreme Court of the United States