Understanding the role and rights of creditors in restructuring and insolvency cases is essential for safeguarding their interests. Our practical guidance covers how creditors can effectively participate in proceedings, from attending meetings and voting on proposals to challenging debts and influencing outcomes. Stay informed on the latest legal frameworks and strategies to navigate creditor engagement with precision and authority.
The government has published its National Security and Investment Act 2021 Annual Report 2025–26, highlighting a continued increase in the number of...
The LexisNexis Restructuring & Insolvency practical guidance team has published a new subtopic: Part 26A restructuring plans and leases. The documents...
The Insolvency Service has launched a consultation as part of the second post-implementation review (PIR) of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules...
The Insolvency Service has published its 2025–26 Annual Report and Accounts, stating that it returned £42.7 million to creditors and the wider economy...
Role, powers, functions and duties of a liquidatorThe role and function of a liquidatorA liquidator is the officer appointed when a company goes into...
Bonds and notesThe terms ‘bonds’ and ‘notes’ are used interchangeably (and there is no legal difference between the terms), though notes tend to be...
Bankruptcy searchesBankruptcy searches at the Land Charges DepartmentWhen a bankruptcy petition is presented by a creditor, the court shall as soon as...
Basic introduction to super senior, senior, mezzanine and junior debtThe range of funding options open to companies has exploded, resulting in a vast...
Waterfall of payments in liquidationThe order of distribution in liquidation, following the realisation of security by secured creditors (other than those with floating charges) for their benefit, is provided for both in the Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986) and the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules
Proof of debtThis Practice Note covers:•what a proof of debt is•the procedure for proving a debt•valuation/quantification of the debt, and•creditors and the reflective loss principleThe rules applicable to proving a debt under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (IR 2016), SI 2016/1024 are
Waterfall of payments—a comparative guideLiquidationThe order of distribution in liquidation, following the realisation of security by fixed charge secured creditors for their benefit, is as follows:•where liquidation occurs within 12 weeks of a moratorium, any moratorium debts and ‘priority
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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