The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has put pressure on a wide range of structures and, as a result, lenders, borrowers and other counterparties are looking more closely at the impact of possible insolvency proceedings. As Jersey entities are often used in cross-border finance transactions, it is important to be aware of the differences between Jersey and English insolvency procedures for companies, trusts and limited partnerships.
What are the main Jersey insolvency procedures for a Jersey company?
These are:
Domestic procedures
Cross border
Creditors
Avoidance transactions
Contributions to liquidation estates and liability of officers
This article answers FAQs on restructuring and corporate recovery options available in the Cayman Islands.
This article answers FAQs on restructuring and corporate recovery options available in the Cayman Islands.
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Introduction
It is trite law that where a petition debt is disputed in good faith and on substantial grounds, the ordinary practice of the Court is to dismiss or strike out the winding up petition. However, this principle is more easily applied in theory than in practice. As a result, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has observed recently that "It is remarkable how much case law has been generated in relation to a legal test which has essentially been settled for many years" (Re Sky Solar Holdings Ltd).
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