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
The case of Newman v Templar Corp Ltd [2020] EWHC 3740 (Ch) came before the courts in December 2020 and provides a helpful example as to when a winding up petition can overcome the ‘coronavirus test’ set out in Schedule 10 of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (“CIGA”). The judge also concluded that … Continue Reading
Today, April 6, the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) hosted a free webinar featuring a distinguished panel of Squire Patton Boggs and FTI Consulting professionals, including former House Speaker John A. Boehner. More than 600 attendees tuned in to hear these experts decipher the most recent federal stabilization programs and developments and provide unique and practical … Continue Reading
On March 26, 2020, the Senate approved a roughly $2 trillion stimulus package—the biggest economic stimulus in recent U.S. history—in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This economic relief provides expanded protections for American families, workers, and businesses affected by the public health and economic crisis. The key measures included in the package are: Bailouts for … Continue Reading
Obviously, the health and safety of your employees and their families is the top priority. Beyond that, however, lenders and borrowers in the healthcare space should be thinking about how they are handling the situation vis-à-vis one another. Below are questions intended to get lenders and borrowers thinking about various issues surrounding COVID-19 and how … Continue Reading
The measures are designed to support cash flow and inject liquidity into the economy. They might be a lifeline for many companies, but directors must also consider the implications of further borrowing – the lifeline may only offer temporary relief for an already struggling business.… Continue Reading
Yesterday, following a meeting of the Cobra committee the Government announced that the UK has moved into the “delay” phase of its plan aimed at tackling the coronavirus outbreak. For businesses the main impact will be operational given that anyone who shows certain symptoms has been advised to self-isolate for 7 days, regardless of whether … Continue Reading