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    A szerkezetátalakítási eljárás jelenthet kiutat a nehéz helyzetbe került, de még életképes cégeknek
    2022-10-13

    Már Magyarországon is elindítható a szerkezetátalakítási eljárás, amelynek célja az életképes vállalkozások nehézségeinek kezelése és a fizetésképtelenség megelőzése. A DLA Piper Hungary szakmai eseményén jogi és gazdasági oldalról egyaránt megvilágították a szakértők az új eljárás részleteit és előnyeit, valamint arra is kitértek, hogy a megváltozott külső körülmények milyen iparági szereplőket állítottak igazán komoly kihívások elé.

    Filed under:
    Hungary, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, DLA Piper
    Authors:
    Péter Györfi-Tóth , Gábor Borbély , Zoltan Fabok
    Location:
    Hungary
    Firm:
    DLA Piper
    Long awaited clarity (of sorts) on the Creditor Duty: The Supreme Court judgment in BTI v Sequana
    2022-10-10

    60 second speed read:

    Filed under:
    United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, DLA Piper, Insolvency, UK Supreme Court
    Authors:
    Jeremy Andrews , Pippa Hill
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Firm:
    DLA Piper
    Nothing to investigate in board’s nimble refinancing with new investors
    2022-09-09

    This week’s TGIF considers the decision in Enares Pty Limited v Nimble Money Limited [2022] FCAFC 126, in which the Full Court considered shareholder information rights in the context of a dispute between Nimble’s board and its largest shareholder as to how to refinance Nimble’s debt.

    Key takeaways

    Filed under:
    Australia, Company & Commercial, Corporate Finance/M&A, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Due diligence, Corporations Act 2001 (Australia)
    Location:
    Australia
    Firm:
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    UK: Supreme Court confirms existence of directors' "creditor duty"
    2022-10-10

    In brief

    The UK Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited judgment in relation to the case of BTI 2014 LLC (Appellant) v. Sequana SA and others (Respondents) [2022] UKSC 25, concerning the duty of directors of a company registered under the Companies Act 2006 to consider (and act in accordance with) the interests of the company's creditors.


    Contents

    Filed under:
    United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Baker McKenzie, Insolvency, UK Supreme Court
    Authors:
    Priyanka Usmani
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Firm:
    Baker McKenzie
    UK: Supreme Court confirms existence of directors' "creditor duty"
    2022-10-07

    In brief

    The UK Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited judgment in relation to the case of BTI 2014 LLC (Appellant) v. Sequana SA and others (Respondents) [2022] UKSC 25, concerning the duty of directors of a company registered under the Companies Act 2006 to consider (and act in accordance with) the interests of the company's creditors.

    Contents

    Filed under:
    United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Baker McKenzie, Insolvency, UK Supreme Court
    Authors:
    Priyanka Usmani
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Firm:
    Baker McKenzie
    Jurisdiction in insolvency proceedings: unchartered territory beyond Galapagos
    2022-10-10

    While the timing of competing English and German insolvency applications in Re Galapagos allowed for clear determination of jurisdiction under the UK Insolvency Regulation, there remains potential uncertainty as to how similar competing applications made following 31 December 2020 will be resolved in the post-Brexit environment.

    Background

    Filed under:
    European Union, Germany, United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Public, White & Case LLP, Brexit, ESG, Insolvency, Federal Court of Justice
    Authors:
    Ian Wallace
    Location:
    European Union, Germany, United Kingdom
    Firm:
    White & Case LLP
    Commodities Bulletin, October 2022
    2022-10-07

    Welcome to the October 2022 edition of the HFW Commodities bulletin.

    In this extended edition, a number of our partners from across the globe have taken time to reflect on the profound impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the commodities sector. It includes contributions from our offices in Australia, Geneva, London and Singapore, with articles on energy and food security, sanctions, insolvency, regulation, the energy transition and force majeure.

    On the back page, you will find details of the latest news and where you can meet the team next.

    Filed under:
    Australia, European Union, Global, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Company & Commercial, Derivatives, Energy & Natural Resources, Insolvency & Restructuring, Product Regulation & Liability, Trade & Customs, Supply chain, Mediation, Due diligence, Force majeure, Sanctions, ESG, Coronavirus, Anti-bribery and corruption, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 (USA), European Commission, US Department of Justice, Office of Foreign Assets Control (USA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (USA), Bank of England
    Authors:
    Justine Barthe-Dejean
    Location:
    Australia, European Union, Global, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA
    Surgical Mesh claims stayed following recognition of Chapter 11 Proceedings (Re Astora Women’s Health LLC)
    2022-10-11

    The Insolvency and Companies Court has recognised Chapter 11 Proceedings in the US in respect of the manufacturer of controversial surgical mesh products which have generated a significant number of claims worldwide. The British Claimants have had their claims stayed as a result of this recognition.

    Re Astora Women’s Health LLC [2022] EWHC 2412 (Ch)

    What are the practical implications of this case?

    Filed under:
    United Kingdom, USA, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, UNCITRAL, United States bankruptcy court
    Location:
    United Kingdom, USA
    Sequana: “Momentous” Judgment by Supreme Court on the Creditor Duty
    2022-10-11

    What is the so-called "creditor duty"?

    This is the duty, introduced into English common law by the leading case of West Mercia Safetywear v Dodd1 in 1988, of company directors to consider, or act in accordance with, the interests of the company's creditors when the company becomes insolvent, or when it approaches, or is at real risk of insolvency.

    Background

    Filed under:
    United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Dechert LLP, Insolvency
    Authors:
    Kay Morley , Tayyibah Arif , Alastair Goldrein , Adam Plainer , Solomon J. Noh
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Firm:
    Dechert LLP
    Supreme Court rules on nature and timing of directors’ duty to consider creditors
    2022-10-10

    The Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision in the Sequana case (handed down on 5 October 2022)[1] is the first time that the UK’s highest court has been asked to consider the proposition that directors are, in certain circumstances, under a duty in respect of creditors’ interests as distinct from shareholders’ interests.

    The key takeaway points from this ‘momentous decision for company law’ (the words of Lady Arden who gave one of the leading judgments) are:

    Filed under:
    United Kingdom, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, Insolvency
    Authors:
    Martin Brown , David Bridge , Julian Turner
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    Firm:
    CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

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