Can section 234 of the Insolvency Act 1986 serve as a fast-track route for administrators to secure vacant possession of property from trespassers? That was the question before the High Court in the recent case of Maher v Investalet Ltd [2025] EWHC 3133 (Ch).

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP European Restructuring – 2025 in Review 5

Red Lobster Seafood Co., the beloved full-service dining seafood specialty restaurant operator, is staging a comeback just one year after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has taken steps to restructure its operations and improve its financial performance. With new leadership and a bold turnaround plan, the company’s future looks promising again.

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Red Lobster has over 500 locations in the United States and Canada. The brand has become associated with fresh seafood, welcoming guest service, and affordable prices.

In its decision in In re Brandt, the court seems to draw a clear line: No post-petition add-ons for attorneys’ fees and costs when a secured claim arises from a judgment lien.

Aquapoint LP v Fan [2025] UKPC 56

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The Alberta Court of King’s Bench (the Court) has delivered an important decision in the insolvency proceedings of Wolverine Energy and Infrastructure Inc. (WEI), voiding insider payments and imposing personal liability on a former executive. The ruling highlights the significant risks associated with insider transactions during financial distress and clarifies how courts apply statutory remedies under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA), the Fraudulent Preferences Act (FPA), and the Statute of Elizabeth (SOE).