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Credit Bids on the rise in Australia

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Investors in the Australian market are more sophisticated than ever and – unsurprisingly – so too are the restructuring transactions being promoted by these investors. One such transaction is the credit bid. While not a...more

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Schemes of Arrangement in Australia

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A creditors' scheme of arrangement ("Scheme") can be a powerful restructuring tool implemented to achieve a variety of outcomes for a business, ranging from deleveraging or a debt-to-equity conversion to a merger and/or issue...more

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UK Company Restructuring Plans: What Is Next After Adler?

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The England and Wales Court of Appeal recently handed down its first judgment relating to a restructuring plan under Part 26A of the UK Companies Act 2006: Re AGPS Bondco Plc [2024] EWCA Civ 24. Restructuring plans were a...more

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Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Cyprus (Updated)

This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of bankruptcy, insolvency and rehabilitation in the requisite jurisdictions. It is meant as an introduction to these market places and does not offer specific legal advice. This...more

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English Law Creditors Bound by Irish Scheme of Arrangement

In a radical departure from settled case law, the English High Court has eroded the protections of English law creditors guaranteed by the Rule in Gibbs....more

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Release Me From My Bands Or Else My Project Fails Third Party Releases in Schemes

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Third-Party Releases are common in English law schemes of arrangement and restructuring plans, and US courts have so far indulged that approach in granting recognition. If Prospero’s plea to the audience at the...more

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Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Cyprus

This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of bankruptcy, insolvency and rehabilitation in the requisite jurisdictions. It is meant as an introduction to these market places and does not offer specific legal advice. This...more

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Cramming Down Pension Liabilities: The Final Frontier?

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The Part 26A restructuring plan has introduced significant cross-class cramdown powers that may impact the defined benefit pension arrangements in the UK. As the UK looks set to enter a new restructuring cycle, the...more

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Sanctions no bar to sanction: Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC’s scheme of arrangement

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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. While the terms of the...more

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Schemes and Restructuring Plans: Where Are We Now?

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The forecast for the English scheme and plan looks set fair despite concerns around Brexit turbulence. The restructuring market’s appetite for Part 26 schemes of arrangement and Part 26A restructuring plans shows no...more

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[Podcast] Creditors’ Fees and English Law Schemes of Arrangement

In this episode, Akin Gump financial restructuring partners Lois Deasey and Liz Osborne offer an overview of creditors' fees related to English law schemes of arrangement. Among the topics covered: - The class and...more

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Class Wars, Cram Downs and Share Pledge Enforcements: English Schemes of Arrangement to Date in 2020

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Cram-Down There has been much commentary on the new restructuring plan which is modelled on the existing scheme of arrangement but includes cross-class cram-down powers afforded under section 901G of the new Part26A of the...more

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Singapore’s omnibus insolvency legislation

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The Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 (the "IRDA") came into force on 30 July 2020. The consolidation of all personal and corporate insolvency and debt restructuring legislation into a single statute, along...more

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Restructuring across Europe – a new era?

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All three institutions of the European Union have now approved the EU Preventive Restructuring Framework Directive. This is the EU's first attempt to "harmonise" insolvency laws across the Member States, that have disparate...more

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UK Corporate Insolvency Reforms: What do I need to know?

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The UK Government’s response issued on 26 August 2018 confirms that the UK corporate restructuring toolbox will change (and expand). Some of the proposed changes could be significant for borrowers, creditors and distressed...more

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(Mighty) River Runs Dry: Australian High Court Rules "Holding" DOCAs Are Valid

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The Situation: The statutory moratorium period for voluntary administrators to restructure an insolvent company often is too short to find a solution. Administrators frequently utilise "holding" deeds of company arrangement...more

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Deal Teams Can Scheme to Success

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Schemes of arrangement are a well-known and familiar tool for many within M&A. They are often used to implement acquisitions of public or widely held companies or restructurings of financial indebtedness, frequently as part...more

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UK Restructuring Scheme Case Study: Guiding Bibby Offshore Into Safe Waters

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UK-based offshore and subsea oil & gas services company solidifies its position and completes ownership transfer to noteholders in major company milestone. The recent Bibby Offshore recapitalisation is as fair and...more

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Restructuring and Insolvency Bulletin Issue 3 - January 2018: Russian transportation and logistics conglomerate FESCO PLC...

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This case reiterates the opportunity that an English scheme provides to companies in emerging market jurisdictions seeking to restructure their English law debt obligations with international lenders. Mr Justice Snowden’s...more

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The DTEK Restructuring - The Final Chapter

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The court’s sanction of DTEK's latest scheme includes novel references to its outstanding bank debt and helpfully rules on the controversial 'domicile test'. The DTEK group recently implemented a long-term restructuring of...more

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Indah Kiat – A Scheme Pulped

On 12 February 2016 Snowden J handed down his judgment in Indah Kiat International Finance Company B.V. [2016] EWHC 246 (Ch). Indah Kiat International Finance Company B.V. ("Indah Kiat"), part of the global Asia Pulp & Paper...more

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Litigation Funding Cements England’s Insolvency Litigation Hub Status

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Much like the English Scheme of Arrangement which has become a popular debt restructuring solution for international debtors, the English High Court is an attractive forum for insolvency litigation thanks to the potent...more

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Spain’s Improved Insolvency Regime Gains Momentum

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Recent piece-meal amendments to the Spanish Insolvency Act 2003 seem to have cumulated into a restructuring solution that is starting to be considered predictable, quick and fair, especially when compared to the pre-amendment...more

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