Domestic procedures
Cross-border procedures
Creditors
Avoidance transactions
Contributions to the liquidation estate and liability of officers

This article answers key questions regarding restructuring and insolvency in Guernsey.

Introduction

This article answers key questions regarding restructuring and insolvency in Guernsey.

Domestic procedures

Q4 2020 and Q1 2021 saw some significant developments in offshore restructuring, insolvency and corporate recovery, with the passage of new legislation and the handing down of judgments providing welcome clarification on laws relevant to practitioners in this area.

What are the principal insolvency procedures for companies in your jurisdiction?

Domestic Procedures

What were the major developments in the Cayman market in 2020?

The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the "Grand Court") recently considered the statutory moratorium against commencing proceedings against a Cayman Islands company which has been placed into liquidation. In the case of BDO Cayman Ltd. and BDO Trinity Ltd. v Ardent Harmony Fund Inc.

Introduction
Facts
Judgment
Decision
General principles
Comment

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction
Petitioner
Insolvency
Just and equitable
Consequences of presentation of a petition
Grand Court's discretion

Introduction