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Restructuring & Insolvency weekly highlights—6 August 2020

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Published on: 06 August 2020

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Table of contents

Pensions and insolvency
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020—update on the implications of the late changes to the Bill for pensions
Key R&I law developments
Brexit Bulletin—briefing examines prospects and process for finalising deal on future UK-EU relationship
HMT announces more businesses to benefit from CBILS due to State Aid changes
Restructuring
Virgin Atlantic—first Part 26A restructuring plan convening hearing approved
Insolvency litigation
HMCTS updates EX50 and EX50A with new payable fees from 3 August 2020
Re Telnic Ltd

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Article summary

This week’s edition of Restructuring & Insolvency weekly highlights includes an update on the implications of the late changes to the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 for pensions, a look at the first ever Part 26A restructuring plan plus a round-up of other news and cases for restructuring and insolvency professionals.

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