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UK Court Rules Debtor Cannot Use Corporate Vehicle to Evade Liability

Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 allows for the reversal of certain transactions at an undervalue that are intended to prejudice the interests of creditors. The scope of Section 423 is extensive and may be used to...more

UK Judgment Highlights Risks of Seeking to “Short Circuit” Hedge Fund Payment Structures

On 25 April 2023, the English Court of Appeal reversed a decision of the High Court that found three senior former employees of an investment adviser to an investment fund liable for dishonest assistance (amongst other...more

UK Court of Appeal Indicates that Victims of Fraud Can Target Third Parties

Under section 213 Insolvency Act 1986, liquidators may bring claims against third parties suspected of being a party to fraud, even where they were not involved in the management or control of the insolvent company. The...more

UK Supreme Court Finds No Entitlement to a "Reasonable Fee" for Making a Business Introduction

The UK Supreme Court has found that an introducer of business was not entitled to any remuneration for a valuable introduction outside of circumstances expressly provided for in the contract. This judgment highlights the...more

English Court of Appeal Refuses to Give Effect to Foreign Restructuring

In a decision widely anticipated by investors in emerging market and distressed debt, the Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the High Court to refuse to grant an indefinite moratorium on claims under certain English...more

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