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.
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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
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 rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
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