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Court of Appeal upholds scheme classes decision in Boart Longyear restructuring
The New South Wales Court of Appeal has, in a decision that has surprised many practitioners, dismissed an appeal which challenged the composition of …
Singapore’s new restructuring laws are now in effect
Major law changes intended to make Singapore the region’s pre-eminent restructuring and insolvency hub have now come into effect.On 22 May 2017, the …
Controversial scheme classes decision in Boart Longyear restructuring
In a recent landmark decision, Re Boart Longyear Limited [2017] NSWSC 567, the New South Wales Supreme Court granted orders to convene creditor meetings …
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Submission on Insolvency Law Reform Draft Legislation
On 28 March 2017, the Australian Federal Government released draft legislation in relation to two reforms to Australia’s insolvency law regime: the …
Environmental laws trump Linc Energy creditors
Today the Queensland Supreme Court held that an insolvent company’s environmental obligations under State law were unaffected by the liquidators’ …
Australian government releases draft insolvent trading and ipso facto legislation
On 28 March 2017, the Australian Federal Government (Government) released draft legislation in relation to two major reforms intended to encourage …
ABN or ACN? Onesteel decision establishes an exact match system for PPSA identification of grantors
On 31 January 2017, Brereton J of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in In the matter of OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Limited (administrators appointed) …
Calendar of key issues: an interactive guide to the legal milestones ahead
Welcome to the latest edition of the Timeline. This is a guide to key legal developments in the coming months and years ahead.Click here to read the …
Preview of 2016 - a schedule of anticipated legal developments in the UK
This is a guide to key legal developments in the coming year and contains information on a broad range of legal areas in the UK.2016 will herald major …
Recognition of foreign insolvencies at common law: Singapore sets COMI precedent
In Brief For the first time, a court has adopted the ‘centre of main interest’ (COMI) as grounds at common law to recognise foreign insolvency …
ASX Consultation Paper new admission requirements for listed entities
We have reviewed ASX's consultation paper and summarised the proposed changes to its requirements for admission to the ASX official list.In brief ASX …
It’s unanimous: High Court says liquidators can join insurers
Executive summary On 11 February 2016 the High Court delivered a unanimous judgment1 which clears the path for liquidators and others to join insurers …
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