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Published on: 08 October 2014
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • How did the issue arise and what were the jurisdictional factors?
  • When does an English court have jurisdiction to wind up a foreign company?
  • Was the centre of main interests (COMI) in England?
  • What did the court decide?
  • What are the practical lessons for restructuring and insolvency professionals?

Article summary

Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: What does the recent Buccament Bay Resort case tell us about when an English court will have jurisdiction to wind up a foreign company and what factors it will take into account when exercising its discretion?

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