Insolvency Practitioners

Insolvency Practitioners
Author: Hugh Sims
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2024-06-05
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1035311909

This thoroughly revised second edition provides a clear overview of the functions and liabilities of insolvency practitioners (IPs). It considers the circumstances in which IPs are appointed, their duties and their powers, before offering a detailed investigation into their potential professional liabilities, as well as in-depth guidance to practitioners and advisers as to how claims might be framed and defended.

Kerr and Hunter on Receivers and Administrators

Kerr and Hunter on Receivers and Administrators
Author: William Williamson Kerr
Publisher:
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2005
Genre: Receivers
ISBN: 9780421705401

First published in 1869, Kerr on Receivers and Administrators is acknowledged as the classic text on the law of receivers and administrators as it applies to both corporate and personal insolvency, and is frequently cited in court. This new edition comes at a significant moment, with the abolition of administrative receivership in the Enterprise Act and its replacement with a more streamlined form of administration. The text fully incorporates this and a host of other legislative developments. New edition of the definitive work on receivers and administrators covering both corporate and personal insolvency. Fully revised to take account of important recent legislation, including the Insolvency Act 2000 and the Enterprise Act 2002. Deals with international developments such as the EC Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings and UNCITRAL Model Law on Bankruptcy. Includes a new chapter on Rescue. Includes a separate section on the law in Scotland written by David Bennett.

Corporate Insolvency: Employment and Pension Rights

Corporate Insolvency: Employment and Pension Rights
Author: David Pollard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 1214
Release: 2022-10-24
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1526515636

Bridges the gap between the three distinct disciplines of pensions, employment and corporate insolvency law. Through a mix of legislation, case law, analysis and comment, this well-regarded text gives you all the information you need to answer your clients' questions. It outlines the legal principles applicable where the three regimes interact, with a particular focus on the application of the rules relating to corporate insolvency and how they impact on employees and their pension rights. For example: - How is the position of employees affected by the appointment of an insolvency practitioner over their employing company? - Who is liable, and what priority is given to past or future claims? Updates for the 7th edition include: - Full treatment of CVAs and pensions - Implications of the Court of Appeal decision in Granada/Box Clever about “association” and about Pensions Regulator powers - Implications of proposed pensions legislation, including new criminal offences - New Crown preferential debts Corporate Insolvency: Employment and Pension Rights is cited in many works focusing on the employment and insolvency fields. If you work as an employment, pensions or corporate insolvency practitioner, you'll find its up-to-date case law and practical analysis an essential aid to your work. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Insolvency Law online service.

Corporate Governance and Insolvency

Corporate Governance and Insolvency
Author: Keay, Andrew
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2022-02-04
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1788979346

This important book provides a comprehensive analysis of governance issues that exist in relation to the management of insolvent companies, both while an insolvent company is still controlled by the directors and when it passes into the hands of an insolvency practitioner in a formal insolvency regime. Throughout, the authors argue that the two most important features of corporate governance are transparency and accountability and offer a detailed analysis of the relevant law and practice.

Connected and Associated: Insolvency and Pensions Law

Connected and Associated: Insolvency and Pensions Law
Author: David Pollard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1526519607

Connected and Associated: Insolvency and Pensions Law discusses, in detail, the meaning and scope of the 'connected', 'associated' and 'control' tests used in the Insolvency Act 1986. These are in sections 249 and 435, and are incorporated by reference in pensions legislation. It also looks at the linked connected person test in The Administration (Restrictions on Disposal etc. to Connected Persons) Regulations 2021. Connected and Associated: Insolvency and Pensions Law will help you to: - Decide whether a person is connected or associated with another under the insolvency test for the purposes of preferences, transactions at an undervalue, or voting in creditor meetings - Decide whether there is a risk of falling within the potential target net for a contribution notice or financial support direction under the moral hazard powers of the Pensions Regulator in the Pensions Act 2004 - Check whether an investment by a pension scheme is within the limits on employer-related investment under the Pensions Act 1995 - Work out when a disposal by an administrator will be to a connected person - Work out who satisfies the independence test for an evaluator - Deal with connected person voting majorities in a creditor vote in a CVA and a Part A1 Moratorium - Understand the implications of the Administration (Restriction on Disposal etc. to Connected Persons) Regulations 2021 Written by David Pollard, one of the leading experts in this field, this is the only in-depth review of the complex test for connected or associated persons and, as such, is an essential title for insolvency and pension lawyers, litigators, pension trustees, employers, investors, lenders and their advisers. David Pollard is a leading and highly experienced lawyer in the insolvency and pensions fields and in related areas. He is a barrister, practising from Wilberforce Chambers in Lincoln's Inn, and previously practised for 37 years as a solicitor in London and Singapore. David's practice focuses on pensions law; insolvency law and; employment law (involving pensions). He was Chairman of the Association of Pension Lawyers (APL) from 2001 to 2003 and has been a vice chair of the Industrial Law Society.

Principles of Corporate Insolvency Law

Principles of Corporate Insolvency Law
Author: Royston Miles Goode
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Total Pages: 1189
Release: 2011
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0421966106

Principles of Insolvency Law is widely regarded as 'the' text on Insolvency law. Professor Sir Roy Goode's reputation as the "doyen of commercial law" has established a unique position for the Work as a leading authority in the field. The book provides a clear and concise treatment of the general philosophical principles underpinning Insolvency law. It works as an introduction to this complex area and as such it has a broad market, ranging from students and newly qualified practitioners to barristers in Court.

Lender Liability

Lender Liability
Author: James O'Donovan
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Total Pages: 776
Release: 2005
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780421885806

Addresses the liability and risk issues that arise at each successive stage of the relationship between lenders and borrowers or guarantors. This work adopts a practical, transaction-based approach, examining the different stages of the relationship in turn and the legal issues that arise along the way. It also gives guidance on breach of loans.

Kerr and Hunter on Receivers and Administrators

Kerr and Hunter on Receivers and Administrators
Author: Muir Hunter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 820
Release: 2010
Genre: Bankruptcy
ISBN: 9781847037541

An essential guide to the nature, purpose and terms of the legal agreements in oil and gas exploration, this new edition brings the work right up to date, and includes expanded sections on Joint Operating Agreements, agreements for services, and turnkey drilling contracts. Together with Oil and Gas Production Contracts, these books form the complete suite of upstream oil and gas agreements.

Property Insolvency

Property Insolvency
Author: Peter Levaggi
Publisher: Jordan Publishing (GB)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Bankruptcy
ISBN: 9781846615474

This is a comprehensive guide to the law relating to property and insolvency, as well as related areas such as bankruptcy and trustee sales.