mourant.com 2021934/84654107/1 GUIDE Insolvency claims in Guernsey Last reviewed: September 2022 Contents Introduction 2 Misfeasance / breach of statutory duty 2 Wrongful trading 2 Fraudulent trading 3 Preferences 3 Transactions at undervalue 4 Extortionate credit transactions 4 Director disqualification 4 Relief from sanctions 5 Contacts 5 2 mourant.com 2021934/84654107/1 Introduction When a company enters into a formal insolvency process, the office holder will conduct an examination into the affairs of the company.

2016年破産倒産法および2013年会社法の下、会社法審判所(NCLT)の命令に対しては、会社法上訴審判所(NCLAT)に上訴することができます。上訴期間は、破産倒産法においては最長45日、会社法においては最長90日、となっています。また、2016年NCLAT規則(NCLAT規則)において、上訴または上訴時の添付文書に欠陥があることが判明した場合、上訴を行った当事者は、7日以内に欠陥を修復し、上訴を「再提示(re-present)」しなければならないと規定されています。なお、当該期間は、当事者が十分な理由を示した場合、妥当な期間延長することができます。

Foreign insolvency proceedings (including those ordered by the UK courts) have no direct operation in Guernsey. Therefore foreign insolvency office holders looking to take steps in Guernsey, such a collecting in assets or compelling the production of information from third parties, will need to first be recognised under Guernsey law before steps can be taken in this jurisdiction.

Guernsey has not introduced legislation based on the UNCITRAL model law on cross-border insolvency. It is also not (and was not prior to Brexit) subject to the Recast Insolvency Regulations.

BVI | CAYMAN ISLANDS | GUERNSEY | HONG KONG | JERSEY | LONDON mourant.com 2021934/84489769/1 GUIDE The Solvency Test Last reviewed: September 2022 Contents Introduction 2 The Solvency Test 2 Background 2 Statutory definition 2 The cash flow test 2 The balance sheet test 2 Factors to consider 2 When is the solvency test considered important?

Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) and under the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), an order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) can be appealed before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The time-period for filing such an appeal is maximum of 45 days under the Code and 90 days under the Act.

Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code), if a corporate debtor is unable to pay its debts, then insolvency resolution proceedings (CIRP) may be initiated against the corporate debtor and attempts are made to revive the corporate debtor by inviting resolution plans. If the revival process fails, the corporate debtor must be liquidated.

The Jersey insolvency legislative and common law framework provides an adaptable and commercially focussed regime for the supervision and handling of the liquidation and restructuring of Jersey entities. This note addresses the different mechanisms by which Jersey incorporated companies may be wound up.

Winding up of a solvent company

A solvent, or "summary", winding up commences where the shareholders voluntarily pass, or are deemed to pass, and file, a special resolution to do so and the directors have confirmed either that the company:

A recent decision of the Cayman Islands Grand Court is an important reminder that a liquidator's costs claimed from trust assets must be proportionate and reasonable, and will be refused on certain grounds.

Background

The Cayman Islands' Companies (Amendment) Act, 2021 (the Amendment Act) has now come into force. The Amendment Act introduces a new corporate restructuring process and the concept of a dedicated 'restructuring officer' into the Cayman Islands Companies Act (2022 Revision). Under the Amendment Act, the filing of a petition for the appointment of a restructuring officer triggers an automatic global moratorium on claims against the company, giving it the opportunity to seek to implement a restructuring.

Introduction

This Guide explains the procedure for administration order proceedings in respect of Guernsey companies.

Administration orders

The purpose of administration orders

The provisions for Guernsey companies to be placed into administration are set out in Part XXI of the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (the Law).