Nuo Ji, Lingqi Wang and Jessica Li, Fangda Partners
This is an extract from the 2021 edition of GRR's the Asia-Pacific Restructuring Review. The whole publication is available here.
In summary
In a decision of McDonald J in RESAM Cork UC & Anor v Monsoon Accessorize Ltd & Anor, Apperley Investments Ltd & Ors v Monsoon Accessorize Ltd1, the High Court refused to recognise and enforce certain provisions of Monsoon Accessorize Limited’s ("Monsoon") Company Voluntary Arrangement implemented in the United Kingdom as they related to Irish leases on the basis that to do so would be manifestly contrary to the public policy of the State.
On Thursday, 4 June 2020, the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (“ODCE”) published a welcome reminder on points to be taken into account when considering liquidators’ reports and the likelihood of restriction proceedings as a consequence of dishonest or irresponsible conduct.
While the ODCE considers each company’s case on its own merits taking into account:
(i) the liquidator’s report on the relevant insolvent entity; and
(ii) any other relevant information obtained independently of the liquidator, broadly speaking:
In our earlier article, we discussed the importance of timing in corporate recovery efforts and the difficulties facing companies with the examinership process and its legislative requirements.
Saam Golshani and Alexis Hojabr, White & Case LLP
This is an extract from the first edition of GRR's The Art of the Pre-Pack. The whole publication is available here.
Christopher Harlowe and Christopher Levers, Mourant
This is an extract from the first edition of GRR's The Art of the Pre-Pack. The whole publication is available here.
The Cayman Islands has established itself as the jurisdiction of choice for financially sophisticated businesses such as hedge funds, private equity funds, special purpose vehicles and trusts that use offshore vehicles.
David Baxter and Brian O’Malley, A&L Goodbody
This is an extract from the first edition of GRR's The Art of the Pre-Pack. The whole publication is available here.
Introduction
Pre-packs in Ireland probably are not as common as they should be. In theory, a pre-pack is broadly available in each of our insolvency procedures: liquidation, examinership and receivership.
Dominic Emmett and Hannah Cooper, Gilbert + Tobin
This is an extract from the first edition of GRR's The Art of the Pre-Pack. The whole publication is available here.
Dennis F Dunne, Dennis C O'Donnell and Nelly Almeida, Milbank LLP
This is an extract from the first edition of GRR's The Art of the Pre-Pack. The whole publication is available here.
Introduction
Jacqueline Ingram and Damilola Odetola, Milbank LLP
This is an extract from the first edition of GRR's The Art of the Pre-Pack. The whole publication is available here.