The Law of Insolvency

4. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-421-90270-1
Verlag: Sweet & Maxwell

Buch, Englisch

There has never been a better time for the new third edition of this definitive work on insolvency law. Covering major developments in case law, the work also discusses the effects of the EU Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings. * Gives authoritative cove

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The nature and incidence of insolvency. The evolution of the administrative machinery of insolvency law. Part 1: Personal insolvency. Bankruptcy law in outline. Voluntary procedures and alternatives to bankruptcy. Who can be made bankrupt? The bankruptcy petition. The bankruptcy order and its consequences: general and procedural aspects. The bankruptcy order and its consequences: Proprietary effects. Proof of debts. Distribution of assets. Termination of bankruptcy. Special cases. Bankruptcy and the criminal law. Part 2: Company insolvency. Section A. Non liquidation procedures: Receivers. Section B. Alternatives to winding up: Company voluntary arrangements in England and Wales. Company administration orders history. Section B(1). The winding up of insolvency companies. Winding up law in outline. Section B(2). Creditors' voluntary winding up: When can a creditor's voluntary winding up take place? Creditors' voluntary winding up: to the appointment of the liquidator. When can a compulsory winding up take pl