Contents Introduction 1 Misplaced Restructuring Stigma 2 Rebranding Corporate Reorganization 3 Insolvency Data for First Half of 2024: Highlights 4 Geographic Data Breakdown 10 Final Thoughts 15 Key Contacts 16 The information in this publication should not be relied upon as legal advice. We encourage you to contact us directly with any specific questions. © 2024 Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. All rights reserved.
Two recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions demonstrate that the corporate attribution doctrine is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
On September 27, 2024, Legislative Decree No. 136 of September 13, 2024 (“Correttivo-ter”) was published in the Official Gazette. This is the third—and currently final—Corrective Decree to the Code of Business Crisis and Insolvency.
The new corrective decree has made substantial changes to all aspects of the Crisis Code. Beyond numerous stylistic and detailed adjustments, the Correttivo-ter both incorporates certain practices or resolves interpretative uncertainties and introduces several long-awaited innovations for practitioners.
The provisions governing the winding-up of co-operatives are reflected in the Co-operatives Act No. 14 of 2005 and its regulations.
How are co-operatives wound up?
Introduction
In this case the Court applied traditional constructive trust principles to disputed facts in order to determine whether a specific property came within the estate of a bankrupt. It will be of interest to practitioners advising in the area of challenged transfers in the context of insolvency.
The Trustees in the bankruptcy of Shaun Collins made an application pursuant to s.339 Insolvency Act 1986, to challenge a disposition of land. The land in question was a flat and the disposition was a 2021 transfer of a flat in London.
On 20 November 2024, the UK Supreme Court delivered its judgment in the case of Kireeva v Bedzhamov1. The court ruled that a Russian bankruptcy trustee has no claim over a bankrupt's property in Belgrave Square on the basis that the court has no jurisdiction to assist a foreign bankruptcy trustee in respect of immovable property located in England and Wales and that such property is unaffected by a foreign bankruptcy order. This decision reaffirms the immovables rule, which (subject to exceptions) protects immovable property such as land from foreign bankruptcy claims.
The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has sought comments on the proposed amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2024, to make the constitution of a monitoring committee mandatory for the smooth implementation of the resolution plan.
Introduction
Insolvency is a financial state that can affect both individuals and businesses, signifying an inability to meet debt obligations. While it’s a challenging situation, addressing insolvency proactively can prevent further complications and set the stage for recovery. This guide provides actionable insights to navigate insolvency effectively, offering a lifeline when you need it most.
Key Causes of Insolvency
For Individuals
The opinion is Samson v. The LCF Group, Inc. (In re Bridger Steele, Inc.), Adv. No. 2:24-ap-2003 in the Montana Bankruptcy Court (decided September 30, 2024; Doc. 10).
Background
Debtor is a fabricator and seller of metal roofing and siding products.
Introduction
On November 07, 2024, the Supreme Court of India (“Court”) in its judgment in State Bank of India & Ors. vs. The Consortium of Mr. Murari Lal Jalan and Mr. Florian Fritsch & Anr.,[1] directed the liquidation of Jet Airways (India) Limited (“Jet”), bringing an end to the five-year long saga of efforts to revive the beleaguered airline.