Foreign and comparative lawThe Rapid Commercialisation of Outer Space and the Implications for the Restructuring and Insolvency Industry
By Scott Atkins (Norton Rose Fulbright)
We are now in the midst of a new commercial space era. Worldwide, the space…
Singapore insolvency and restructuring lawCourt Determines When It Will Allow the Transfer of Shares in Insolvent Company
By Priscilla Soh and Ho Zi Wei (Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP)
Introduction
When a company commences winding-up, the disposition of its property and the transfer…
Singapore insolvency and restructuring lawChapter 11 proceedings of REITs are not recognised under the Singapore Model Law
By Alexander McMyn, Charles McConnell and Joann Ho (White & Case)
In Re Tantleff, Alan [2022] SGHC 147, the Singapore High Court considered for the first time…
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…