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High Court refuses to stay proceedings against English domiciled defendant in light of pending Ukrainian insolvency proceedings
The High Court has rejected a challenge to its jurisdiction brought by a defendant who was found to be domiciled in England, and who was also a party to …
Witness immunity rule did not apply to examination conducted under s.236 of the Insolvency Act 1986
The High Court has held that an examination conducted pursuant to an order made under s.236 of the Insolvency Act 1986 ("IA") did not attract witness …
Part 26A restructuring plans – most significant change in 20 years
The court ruling yesterday in Re Virgin Active Holdings Limited [2021] EWHC 1246 has paved the way for restructuring plans under Part 26A to the …
Impact of Brexit on applicable law in cross-border insolvencies
From 31 December 2020, the European Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings (the “EIR”) ceased to apply in the UK. As a result: The EIR provides the rules …
High Court refuses to strike out claim for relief under section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 despite lack of connecting factors between the defendant and the jurisdiction
The High Court has dismissed a strike out application in respect of a claim brought under section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (“IA 1986”) in respect …
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