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The Loan Market Association

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Understanding official copy entries from an enforcement point of view

Understanding official copy entries from an enforcement point of viewThis Practice Note considers the review of official copy entries (commonly called...

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Receivership—an introductory guideThe appointment of a receiver is a remedy for creditors and certain third parties to protect their interest in...

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Future debts, contingent debts, secured debts—the position under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016

Future debts, contingent debts, secured debts—the position under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016Provable debtsThe general rule as to...

Produced in partnership with South Square Chambers 16th Nov

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Scotland: the process for applying for sequestration

Scotland: the process for applying for sequestrationFor the impact of Brexit on Scottish procedures, see Practice Note: Table showing impact of Brexit...

Produced in partnership with James Lloyd of Harper Macleod LLP 16th Nov

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Comity and the court's inherent jurisdiction—application and effects

Comity and the court's inherent jurisdiction—application and effectsComityComity is the general common law principle that courts will recognise and...

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What effect does an insolvency process have on ongoing litigation and arbitration proceedings?

What effect does an insolvency process have on ongoing litigation and arbitration proceedings?This Practice Note discusses:•the effect of an...

16th Nov

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What is the difference between an appeal and a review?

What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Key provisions of the financial collateral regulations

Key provisions of the financial collateral regulationsRationaleThe Financial Collateral Directive was first implemented in the UK under the Financial...

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The Temporary Insolvency Practice Direction Supporting the Insolvency Practice Direction (June 2021) [Archived]

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Court-appointed receivers—when a court will appoint a receiver and who may be appointed

Court-appointed receivers—when a court will appoint a receiver and who may be appointedThis Practice Note covers receivers who are appointed by the...

Produced in partnership with John Hughes of Shakespeare Martineau LLP 16th Nov

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Interference with goods in an insolvency situation

Interference with goods in an insolvency situationApplication to insolvencyFollowing an appointment, an office-holder will need to establish what...

16th Nov

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Impact of credit ratings downgrades

Impact of credit ratings downgradesRatings outlooks and watch-listsThe three main credit rating agents (CRAs), Moody's Investors, Standard & Poor's...

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Q&As

Joint LPA receivers have been appointed and one receiver wishes to resign. What is the impact on the remaining receiver’s appointment?

Joint LPA receivers have been appointed and one receiver wishes to resign. What is the impact on the remaining receiver’s appointment?There is no...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Rejection of proof of debt—the position under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016

Rejection of proof of debt—the position under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016The rules...

Produced in partnership with South Square Chambers 16th Nov

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Security Review—example structure chart

Security Review—example structure chartA structure chart showing the corporate structure of a borrower together with the security granted in favour of...

16th Nov

Precedents

Claim form (CPR Part 8) in respect of an application for a scheme of arrangement

Claim form (CPR Part 8) in respect of an application for a scheme of arrangement[IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND...

Produced in partnership with Geraldine Quirk of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner 16th Nov

Practice notes

Secured creditors under a CVA—including effect on guarantees

Secured creditors under a CVA—including effect on guaranteesNeither the company nor its creditors may approve a company voluntary arrangement (CVA)...

Produced in partnership with Lexa Hilliard QC of Wilberforce Chambers 16th Nov

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