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French Court Rules on Safe Harbor of Netting Agreements in Insolvency

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For the first time ever, a court in France has examined the compatibility of the statutory netting safe harbor with the French Constitution. The French High Court of Justice (Cour de cassation) addressed the preliminary...more

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Cayman fund governance in times of market turbulence – 2023 update

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While standard governance principles continue to apply (and should be followed) throughout the lifetime of a fund, the board of directors must be prepared to adapt governance practices and, for example, revisit discussions...more

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Judge Drain Tackles Private Equity and Fraudulent Transfers in ‘Tops’ Decision

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On October 12, the Honorable Robert D. Drain, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York, issued his final decision from the bench in the bankruptcy cases of supermarket chain Tops Holdings II Corporation...more

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Parting Advice: Judge Drain Rules That Dividends Paid From the Proceeds of Safe-Harbored Transactions Are Not Safe-Harbored in In...

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In his final opinion, Judge Robert D. Drain of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York held that dividends paid from proceeds of safe-harbored transactions under section 546(e) of the...more

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Restructuring, liquidation and solvent dissolution options in Australia

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Australia has a well-developed and comprehensive legal framework for the restructuring, insolvent liquidation or solvent dissolution of Australian companies – both solvent and insolvent. A number of options are available to...more

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Special Report - Out-of-Court Restructuring Alternatives in the European Union, Germany and the United States - November 2020

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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a huge impact on the global economy and most businesses, creating thousands of companies with urgent restructuring needs. Restructurings are ideally carried out early, quietly, and...more

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Challenges for Infrastructure Projects in the Current Environment

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WLG's Energy, Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships, and International Tax & Private Wealth Groups as discuss challenges with projects amid the pandemic. Moderator: Juan Manuel Mercant, Guyer & Regules - Uruguay ...more

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[Webinar] Challenges for Infrastructure Projects in the Current Environment - November 3rd, 8:00 am EST

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Join WLG's Energy, Mining & CleanTech; Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships; and International Tax & Private Wealth Groups as they discuss challenges and opportunities with projects amid the pandemic. Challenges...more

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Nutter Bank Report, April 2019

FDIC Shares Examiners’ Expectations for Contracts with Technology Service Providers - The FDIC has issued guidance on examiners’ expectations for provisions of contracts between banks and technology service providers...more

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Proposed Amendments to Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code

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On August 20, 2018, the National Bankruptcy Conference (the "NBC") submitted a letter (the "Letter") to representatives of the House Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform and the House Committee on the Judiciary that proposed...more

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Bill Preparing for a "Hard" Brexit Presented in French Parliament

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The Situation: The French government has presented a new bill in order to prepare for a "Hard" Brexit scenario. The Result: If the United Kingdom leaves the European Union in March 2019 without an overall deal—or with a...more

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ASX Releases Continuous Disclosure Guidance on the Insolvent Trading Safe Harbour

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On 9 March 2018, an updated version of the Australian Securities Exchange's ("ASX") Guidance Note 8 came into effect to include guidance on a listed entity's continuous disclosure obligations in the context of the new...more

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ASX Guidance on Continuous Disclosure Obligations in Light of the Safe Harbour Reforms

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In a previous Legal Insight, we foreshadowed potential guidance from the ASX on the interaction between the new insolvent trading safe harbour laws and the continuous disclosure obligations of a public company. On 9 March...more

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Navigating the Safe Harbour – To Disclose or not to Disclose?

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The Safe Harbour reforms that became law on 19 September 2017 aim to create a better environment for the effective corporate rescue of distressed companies. By removing the perceived fear of insolvent trading from directors...more

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I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again

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Australia has long been known for its “have a go” attitude and it appears that this sentiment has been behind major reform in Australia’s restructuring and insolvency laws over the past year. Originally published in INSOL...more

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Reform Comes to Australian Restructuring and Insolvency Law

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Two key changes made to Australian insolvency law enhance restructuring efforts in Australia and could improve outcomes for US investors. ...more

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Australian Insolvency Reforms - The Harbour Appears Safer Than it Was

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On 1 June 2017, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No. 2) Bill 2017 (Bill) was introduced to the House of Representatives. The Bill introduces amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) that are...more

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M&A Deal Points

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On 28 March 2017, the Federal Government released its long awaited draft legislation that is designed to encourage restructuring of distressed businesses. The proposed legislation is open for consultation with the...more

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Australian Insolvency Reforms – Is the Harbour Safe Yet?

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On 28 March 2017, the Federal Government released its long awaited draft legislation for reforms to insolvency laws in Australia. The changes focus on providing a safe harbour for directors of distressed companies and a stay...more

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MoFo Tax Talk - Volume 9, No. 2

Editor's Note - Welcome to Tax Talk 9.02. By this fall, we may look back on Q2 2016 with some nostalgia. Of course, there is the U.S. presidential election on November 8th, but U.S. tax advisors right now are more...more

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In Conflict With Other Circuits, Seventh Circuit Rules That Certain Transfers Involving Financial Institution Intermediaries Not...

Section 546(e) of the bankruptcy code prohibits a bankruptcy trustee from avoiding “settlement payment[s]”, or payments “made in connection with a securities contract,” that are “made by or to (or for the benefit of)”...more

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The Harbour is Not Yet Safe – Reform on the Move in Australia

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Following on from the Productivity Commission's Report on Business Set-up, Transfer and Closure, the Australian Government has issued a Proposals Paper entitled Improving bankruptcy and insolvency laws. The paper has...more

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Will the Safe Harbour Ipso Facto Assist with Restructuring in Australia? - Proposed Reform to Australian Insolvency Laws

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The Productivity Commission has handed down its long-awaited report on Business Set-Up, Transfer and Closure (Report) to the Australian Federal Government. Key recommendations from the Report have been embraced by the...more

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Distressed Download - March 2015

What Happens in Delaware Does Not Always Stay in Delaware: Caesars Victorious in Venue Battle - On Wednesday, January 28, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware transferred venue for the involuntary bankruptcy...more

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