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Navigating restructuring plans

Approaching valuation evidence in English restructuring plans | Podcast

Valuation has a critical role to play in successful plans, but how should valuation evidence be approached?
Navigating restructuring plans

Approaching restructuring plans as a landlord in the UK retail and consumer sector

Early engagement, targeted information requests and use of the court's disclosure powers may assist consideration of whether to support or
Financial Services

UK regulator's diversity and inclusion proposals set to shake up financial services

D&I measures proposed by the FCA intend 'to support healthy work cultures, reduce groupthink and unlock talent'
Infrastructure services

Ten questions contractual parties ask about UK PFI project hand backs

As the sun starts to set on UK PFI, what does hand back have in store for all involved?
Financial Services

What are the EU's white paper requirements in MiCAR and do they apply to Bitcoin?

The ground-breaking Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation will apply across the EU, but what will its impact be on established crypto-assets?
Navigating restructuring plans

Engaging with HMRC to avoid issues when cramming down tax liabilities under an English restructuring plan

HMRC has taken an increasingly active role in opposing restructuring plans with which it does not agree
Banking and finance

Barcelona court rules on appeal against breach of financial assistance rules

Two security interests of the deferred purchase price are null and void as they violate the prohibition on financial assistance
Commercial

Belgium proceeds with insolvency reforms with EU Restructuring Directive implementation

The new law emphasises preventive restructuring, cross-border cooperation and equitable treatment of creditors
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

HM Treasury response to initial consultation on reform of Consumer Credit Act | HM Treasury consultation and call for evidence
Navigating restructuring plans

What is the general discretion of the court regarding the sanctioning of English restructuring plans?

Even if the statutory conditions for cramming down the votes of dissenting creditors has been met, the court retains a
Tax

Dutch push ahead with legislative proposals to change investment and funds regime

New rules on investment institutions and entity classification could impact existing fund structures
Banking and finance

Mezzanine finance's return to the UK mid-market will renew focus on creditor negotiations

What contentious issues could creditors come up against, particularly where there is likely no recent precedent?