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Sanctioning ownership: the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands confirms the broad scope of its sanction jurisdiction
2023-01-05

Introduction

In the recent decision of Re Ascentra Holdings Inc.(in Official Liquidation), the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has once again confirmed the significant scope of its sanction jurisdiction in the context of official liquidations under section 110(2) of the Companies Act.

Filed under:
Cayman Islands, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Ogier, Sanctions, Companies Act
Authors:
Gemma Lardner , Jeremy Snead , Corey Byrne
Location:
Cayman Islands
Firm:
Ogier
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Sanctions no bar to sanction: Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC’s scheme of arrangement
2022-09-07

Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC’s scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 (the “Scheme”) was sanctioned on 26 August 2022, with the “scheme effective date” occurring on 31 August 2022.

Filed under:
United Kingdom, Energy & Natural Resources, Insolvency & Restructuring, Trade & Customs, Hogan Lovells, Sanctions, Office of Foreign Assets Control (USA)
Authors:
Naomi Parmar
Location:
United Kingdom
Firm:
Hogan Lovells
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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
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Judgment reserved on Houst’s potential HMRC cram
2022-07-21

Judgment has been reserved on the sanction of Houst Ltd’s restructuring plan at a hearing held in front of Zacaroli J on Friday morning (15 July 2022), while the company gathers the further valuation information requested by the court. If sanctioned, the plan will be the first use of the restructuring plan by an SME, and will involve a “cram” of HMRC notwithstanding the tax authority’s secondary preferential creditor status.

The proposed plan

Filed under:
United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Hogan Lovells, Sanctions, Coronavirus, HM Revenue and Customs (UK)
Location:
United Kingdom
Firm:
Hogan Lovells
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Financial Institutions Horizons 2021
2020-12-16

We are delighted to share with you our Financial Institutions Horizons 2021, which provides a snapshot of key legal topics and market trends across the globe, shaping the future of the financial institutions market.

Filed under:
European Union, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Public, Trade & Customs, Hogan Lovells, Brexit, Libor, Sanctions, ESG, Cybersecurity, Coronavirus, European Commission
Location:
European Union, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA
Firm:
Hogan Lovells
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Insolvency and restructuring newsletter - July 2022
2022-07-08

Since our last newsletter, Russia's war in Ukraine rumbles on, domestic inflation hits new highs and there are signs of an increase in activity in the insolvency market. Russians unlawful assault on Ukraine continues unabated, as we enter the European summer months, and the fourth month of the invasion. Besides the utter devastation inflicted on the people and infrastructure of Ukraine, the war is having a significant impact on both global food and oil prices.

Filed under:
Australia, British Virgin Islands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Trade & Customs, Supply chain, Sanctions, Coronavirus, Corporations Act 2001 (Australia)
Location:
Australia, British Virgin Islands, New Zealand, United Kingdom
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