Foreign and comparative lawSequana: UK Supreme Court Rules Directors’ “Creditor Duty” Exists – Arises When a Company is Bordering on Insolvency (But Not Before)
By Kate Stephenson (Kirkland & Ellis International LLP)
At a Glance
The UK Supreme Court recently …
Singapore insolvency and restructuring lawThe Key to Lock-up Arrangements: Singapore High Court issues first written guidance on lock-up agreements in Schemes of Arrangement
By Debby Lim and Alexander Kamsany Lee (Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP)
Introduction
The key to a successful…
Singapore insolvency and restructuring lawSingapore High Court Decision Clarifies when Foreign Debtors may Restructure Debts in Singapore
By Daniel Chia and Jonathan Tang (Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC)
The Singapore High Court has clarified the definition of “centre of main interests” in…
Singapore insolvency and restructuring lawFixing the shareholder holdout problem in Singapore
By Stephanie Yeo and Clayton Chong (WongPartnership LLP)
When a company is attempting a restructuring via a scheme of arrangement in Singapore, shareholders often wield significant blocking power…
Foreign and comparative lawWhat Should Come After the Implementation of the Mutual Recognition and Assistance in Cross-Border Insolvency Between Mainland China and Hong Kong?
By Sau Wai Law (Hong Kong Shue Yan University) and Charles Ho Wang Mak (University of Glasgow)…
Foreign and comparative lawCourt-Supervised Restructuring of Large Distressed Companies in Asia: Law and Policy
By Wai Yee Wan (City University of Hong Kong)
In my new monograph, Court-Supervised Restructuring of Large Distressed Companies in Asia: Law and Policy (Hart…
Foreign and comparative lawThe Civil Liabilities of Directors, Shareholders and Senior Management in Winding Up Proceedings in Hong Kong
By Keith Brandt and Grace Lee (Dentons Hong Kong LLP)
Introduction
The winding up of insolvent companies in Hong Kong is governed by the…
Singapore insolvency and restructuring lawRecent case law developments in Singapore’s restructuring and insolvency laws show balancing between pro-rehabilitation policies and pro-creditor policies
By Kei-Jin Chew and Clare Chia Ming Lee (Norton Rose Fulbright Ascendant…
Cross-border insolvencySingapore and Malaysia Announce Protocols for Court-to-Court Cooperation in Cross-Border Insolvency and Shipping
By Chua Beng Chye, Sheila Ng, Chua See Hua, John Mathew and Heng Yee Keat (Rajah & Tann Asia)
Introduction
Commercial…
Foreign and comparative lawImplementation of the Directive on Restructuring and Insolvency: Experience of Lithuania
By Virginijus Bitė, Marija Jurgelevič, Vilija Mogenytė and Salvija Mulevičienė (Mykolas Romeris University)
In 2021, Lithuania adopted various amendments to…