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New York’s bill on sovereign debt stability – A potential game changer for emerging market sovereign debt

New York State lawmakers are proposing a bill known as the Sovereign Debt Stability Act (Assembly Bill A2970A/Senate Bill S5542A) which aims to fundamentally alter the landscape of...

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Sovereign Debt Restructuring in Africa

Sovereign debt restructurings are complex processes that involve negotiations with a sovereign’s creditors to alter the terms of existing debt, aiming to restore fiscal sustainability ...

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Hong Kong court gives creditors the nod to sue despite Chapter 15 scheme recognition

The Hong Kong court has sanctioned a scheme of arrangement for a Hong Kong-listed, Bermuda-incorporated fertilizer manufacturer based in the mainland. In doing so, the Honorable Mr Justice...

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Fifth Circuit doubles down on right to reject filed-rate contracts, but with an exception

The Fifth Circuit recently issued an opinion, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Ultra Resources, Inc., in which it relied on and affirmed its prior 2004 decision — In re Mirant...

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Delaware Bankruptcy Court issues key new decision regarding redemption premiums: Language matters!

Loan agreements and bond indentures often prohibit a borrower or issuer from prepaying a loan or bond prior to its stated maturity without paying a "makewhole premium" or...

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Fiduciary duties for directors of distressed, insolvent, and bankrupt companies Bloomberg Law

Given the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries are bracing for an increase in bankruptcy filings and distressed M&A activity. It is important for directors to...

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Malaysia Airlines Berhad Briefing Note

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (“MAB” or the “Company”) is currently in financial difficulty. It is rumoured to be notifying lessor and lender creditors that it intends to ...

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Shenzhen pilot – China’s first ever personal bankruptcy rules in the pipeline

On 2 June 2020, Shenzhen released the draft Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Individual Bankruptcy Regulations (Draft Individual Bankruptcy Regulations) to solicit public comments. The Draft...

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Shenzhen pilot – China’s first ever personal bankruptcy rules in the pipeline

On 2 June 2020, Shenzhen released the draft Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Individual Bankruptcy Regulations (Draft Individual Bankruptcy Regulations) to solicit public comments. The Draft...

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