Amelia Sharkey

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The Coronavirus Test: Indirect ‘financial effect’ of coronavirus could be sufficient to defeat a winding up petition (UK)

Following the UK Government extending the restrictions on winding up petitions until 30 June 2021 it is useful to note two recent cases that have considered the coronavirus test that currently applies to winding up petitions. In the first case Newman v Templar Corp Ltd [2020] EWHC 3740 (Ch) heard before Christmas but only recently … Continue Reading

How does an English administrator obtain recognition of their appointment in an EU member state?

Since 31 December 2020 insolvency proceedings opened in England will no longer benefit from automatic recognition in an EU member state.  Instead an application will need to be made for recognition in the relevant member state where there are cross border assets or an establishment. Our quick guide gives an overview of the recognition procedure … Continue Reading

Does a failure to give notice to a prior QFCH invalidate UK administrator appointments?

The case of Re NMUL Realisations Limited (in administration) [2021] EWHC 94 (Ch) follows in the footsteps of the case of Re Tokenhouse VB Limited [2020] EWHC 3171 (Ch),where the Court considered whether a charge-holder’s failure to give notice of their intention to appoint administrators invalidates the appointment (see our previous blog here). The issue … Continue Reading
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