It has been a while since we have had any cases challenging the fairness of a CVA, but in this recent Scottish decision where HMRC challenged the approval of Petrofac’s CVA on the basis of fairness, the court was required to consider HMRC’s contention that the CVA unfairly prejudiced its interests. In The Advocate General … Continue Reading
There has been a significant increase in the use of CVAs, in particular in the retail and hospitality sector over the last 12 to 24 months, largely impacting landlord creditors. A CVA proposal can often run to hundreds of pages, and understanding what it means, how it impacts creditors and whether the terms offer a … Continue Reading