London & Westcountry Estates Limited ("LWE") went into administration in March 2012. The directors of LWE claimed that its bankers had mis-sold an interest rate swap product to them, and that they were, as a result, entitled to compensation. As LWE was in administration, it was for the administrators to bring the claim against the bankers. The administrators, however, declined to bring an action on behalf of LWE, and also declined to assign the cause of action to the directors.
The UK High Court today took a crucial step towards resolving the difficult issue of when administrators must pay rent.
- INTRODUCTION
A simple, clear and effective insolvency regime is a vital element in attracting both domestic and foreign investment in a jurisdiction like Russia. To be effective, an insolvency regime has to balance the interests of various classes of creditors, as well as the interests of creditors generally in relation to other interested parties, such as shareholders or participants. An insolvency regime is expected to give the debtor an opportunity to discharge its obligations and continue its business activity.