Description
Book SynopsisThis unique book provides readers with a concise yet rigorous outline of the English corporate insolvency framework as it is practised in domestic and cross-border cases. In doing so, this primer provides clear and accessible guidance on what is often considered to be a highly technical subject.
Trade Review‘To simplify access to this world, but in an intelligent, yet comprehensive, way comes this primer, written by two young scholars in the field, whose publications have become increasingly noteworthy in the way they challenge orthodoxies and provide fresh insights into the objects of their research. This attention to detail and how best to inculcate an understanding of the subject prompts this work, whose content, in five parts, addresses the broad structure of the topic from an introduction to the field, liquidation and receivership, rescue procedures, directorial misconduct and the international dimension of procedures.’ -- Paul Omar, INSOL Europe
‘The book English Corporate Insolvency Law
is, as its subtitle says, a primer. It offers an introduction and analysis guide and update readers with the recently significantly revised English corporate insolvency rules and procedures. Readers will not be disappointed as it gives a well-reasoned overview of the full system, including references to case law and literature.’ -- Bob Wessels blog
‘English Corporate Insolvency Law: A Primer
by Eugenio Vaccari and Emilie Ghio is a welcome addition to the literature on corporate insolvency and restructuring. It is written in a very accessible, yet detailed and thoughtful, manner. The authors are justly known as academic experts in this field and have many publications to their credit. In that light, this work should receive due attention as a primer for all those wishing to embark on the study or appreciation of this fascinating and highly topical subject.’ -- Paul Omar, De Montfort University, UK
Table of ContentsContents: Preface PART I INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE INSOLVENCY LAW 1. The financial context of insolvency 2. The roots and history of insolvency law 3. The institutional setting PART II LIQUIDATION, RECEIVERSHIP AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS 4. Liquidation 5. Administrative receivership 6. Gathering and distributing assets and dividends PART III RESCUE PROCEDURES 7. Administration 8. Management of companies in distress and CVAs 9. Restructuring procedures PART IV INVESTIGATING AND SUPPRESSING MISCONDUCT 10. Directors’ duties 11. Malpractice before and during liquidation (and administration) 12. Adjustment or avoidance of prior transactions 13. Criminal offences 14. Disqualification and personal liability PART V CROSS-BORDER INSOLVENCY LAW 15. The theoretical underpinnings of cross-border insolvency law 16. The international and European frameworks for cross-border insolvency law 17. The domestic framework for cross-border insolvency cases Index
