- Podcast Location:
- Download it here [file size: 26.6 MB]
- Law Categories:
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Insolvency
- CPD Points:
- Up to one point - details »
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- Cost:
- Standard rate: £25+VAT - Corporate users will pay less.
- Length:
- 30 minutes of audio
(+ optional 5 minute online quiz) - Plays on Computer:
- Yes Downloadable as MP3: Yes
- Contributor(s):
- Course Aims:
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This podcast explains the international cross border insolvency regime and how the English courts will apply it and is aimed at insolvency practitioners or those with an interest in the area.
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the consequences of recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings by the English courts;
- Understand the procedure for making an application for recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings;
- Understand how section 426 of the Insolvency Act 1986 fits in the cross border insolvency regime under the 2006 Regulations;
- Understand how the courts will exercise their discretion under section 426 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
- Level:
- Specialist
- Classification:
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Legal Principles
Legislative Updates
- Sources and References:
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- Insolvency Act 1986;
- EC Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings;
- Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006;
- UNCITRAL Model Law;
- Re Rajapaske [2007] BPIR 99;
- Re Dallhold Estates (UK) Pty Ltd [1992] BCLC 621;
- England v Smith [2001] Ch 419;
- HIH Casualty and General Insurance v Chase Manhattan bank & Ors. [2003] UKHL 6.
In this podcast, the final in our three part series on cross border insolvency, Ben Griffiths continues from the second podcast talking about the cross border insolvency regime outside the EU. He examines the consequences of recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings by the English courts and the procedure for making an application for recognition. At the end of the podcast he discusses the provisions under section 426 of the Insolvency Act 1986. To fully understand this podcast it is important to also listen to the Cross Border Insolvency Part 2 podcast in this series before listening to this podcast.
Podcast Added: 06/02/2009