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Herbert Smith Freehills publishes Guide to Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency in Asia Pacific 2016
09-28-16
Herbert Smith Freehills share their article with us. On 15 September, Herbert Smith Freehills launched the new Guide to Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency in Asia Pacific. The Guide provides an overview of the laws relating to corporate restructuring, turnaround and insolvency in 14 major jurisdictions across the Asia Pacific region. It is aimed at providing […]
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Game of forums: Australian liquidation v Chapter 11 – which should prevail?
07-20-16
Ashurst share their article with us. On 30 June 2016 the Victorian Court of Appeal clarified the interplay between US Chapter 11 and Australian insolvency proceedings in Legend International Holdings Inc (in liquidation) v Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd [2016] VSCA 151. What you need to know: key takeaways – This is the first Australian appellate […]
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Major Insolvency Reform: India
05-20-16
Michael Sloan and Kathryn Smith from Ashurst share their article with us. A new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Code) has been passed in India. The Code is aimed at modernising the process of liquidation and revival of companies in India. Why was reform necessary? The previous process was Court driven and often resulted in a […]
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The way of the whale: stranded carbon assets
04-05-16
Carl Gunther at KPMG shares his article, The way of the whale: stranded carbon assets with us. Chairing a session recently at the Sydney 2016 Euromoney Distressed Debt Conference titled “What options do investors have with stranded, or potentially stranded “carbon” assets on their books?” I asked panellists to reflect on the way of the whale in […]
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Title: Crisis Spawns Reform – positive changes proposed, however tread carefully.
03-29-16
A mooted law reform in Queensland to impose personal liability for environmental damage could harm turnarounds. The legislation, which is aimed at the Queensland Nickel debacle, not only seeks to impose liability on recalcitrant directors but it would also impose liability on newly appointed “cleanskin” directors and officers as well as professional advisors and financiers. It has the […]