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Chapter 11 Ipso Facto Clauses

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Bankruptcy 101: Ipso Facto Clauses - Bankruptcy Basics for New and Non-Bankruptcy Attorneys

This entry is part of Nelson Mullins’s ongoing “Bankruptcy Basics” blog series that is intended to address foundational aspects of bankruptcy for non-bankruptcy practitioners and professionals.  This entry will discuss how...more

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Legislative Update: Enactment of the UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act

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On June 25, 2020, the new UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act ("Act") became law after it was given Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II. The changes introduced by the Act will have a significant impact on the future...more

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Cram-Up Chapter 11 Plans: Reinstatement and Indubitable Equivalence

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"Cramdown" chapter 11 plans, under which a bankruptcy court confirms a plan over the objection of a class of creditors, are relatively common. Less common are the subset of cramdown plans known as "cram-up" chapter 11 plans....more

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"Flip Clause" Payments to Lehman Brothers Noteholders After Termination of Swap Agreement Safe Harbored in Bankruptcy

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"Safe harbors" in the Bankruptcy Code designed to insulate non-debtor parties to financial contracts from the consequences that normally ensue when a counterparty files for bankruptcy have been the focus of a considerable...more

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An Interesting Decision: Fifth Circuit Questions Whether Make-Wholes Should Be Disallowed as ‘Unmatured Interest’

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On January 17, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision holding that “impairment” under a plan of reorganization does not arise even if a creditor is paid less than it would be entitled...more

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The Enforceability of Ipso Facto Provisions in a Dismissed Chapter 11 Case

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Section 365 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code does not address the legal status of an executory contract that is not assumed or rejected in a chapter 11 proceeding. In such cases where a chapter 11 plan is confirmed, courts adopt...more

Morgan Lewis

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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The Devil's Dictionary of Bankruptcy Terms: Springing Recourse

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The "Devil's Dictionary" is a quick-reference guide for commercial lenders and other restructuring professionals. In this series, we highlight many of the buzz words found in the Dictionary and used in today's bankruptcy...more

K&L Gates LLP

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Derivatives in Review - March 2015

NYDFS Releases Revised BitLicense Proposal - On February 4, 2015, the New York State Department of Financial Services ("NYDFS") released a revised version of its proposed virtual currency regulations (commonly referred...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Enforcement of Make-Whole Provisions in Bankruptcy: The Importance of Careful Drafting"

Indentures typically contain provisions that offer protection to bondholders and borrowers in the event of early repayment of or, in some instances, default on the loan. This includes make-whole provisions, which...more

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