Insolvency Litigation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Keay, Andrew.

Contributor:

Curl, Joseph.

Perry, Stewart.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar Corporate and Insolvency Law and Practice Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bankruptcy.

Actions and defenses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (584 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This book provides an extensive analysis of the law and practice relating to insolvency litigation in England and Wales, as well as examination of other common law jurisdictions. Written by leading insolvency lawyers it addresses key concerns affecting the prosecution and defence of insolvency proceedings by drawing on a wide range of case law, providing detailed guidance on challenging issues. Key Features: - Combines practice insights with a clear exposition of the relevant law as it affects the litigation relating to insolvency proceedings - Focuses on the law in England and Wales but incorporates consideration of law in other common law jurisdictions - Evaluates the Insolvency Rules 2016 and the Insolvency Act 1986 in the context of relevant case law - Examines a broad range of litigation topics, including insolvency processes, information gathering, claims, costs and funding, and cross-border regulations Insolvency Litigation is a vital resource for legal practitioners specialising in insolvency, as well as all those seeking a wider understanding of insolvency litigation. Its insights are also beneficial to students and scholars of company and insolvency law, and dispute resolution"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Part A: Insolvency processes

1. Introduction

2. Petitions and applications

3. Service

4. Rescission, reviews and appeals

5. Restoration to the register of companies

Part B: Information gathering

6. Information and asset gathering

Part C: Claims

7. Claims, pleadings and evidence

8. Limitation

9. Freezing injunctions and other interim applications

10. Misfeasance actions

11. Adjustment and avoidance actions

12. Personal insolvency

Part D: Costs and funding

13. Security for costs

14. Costs of insolvency litigation

15. Non-party costs

16. Funding insolvency litigation

Part E: Other issues

17. Cross-border insolvency regulations and judicial assistance

18. Office-holders' remuneration and expenses

19. The review of officeholder conduct

20. Removal of office-holders

21. Challenges to voluntary arrangements

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-80392-098-X