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Business and Property Courts of England and Wales operational

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Published on: 02 October 2017
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What are the practical implications?
  • What headings should now be used in corporate cases?
  • What headings should now be used in personal insolvency cases?
  • What other guidance is available?

Article summary

Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: The new Business and Property Courts of England and Wales (B&PCs) became operational on 2 October 2017. We look at the new court headings to be used in the context of insolvency proceedings as well as other sources of guidance on the B&PCs.

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