Jessica McKay

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• Bankruptcy judge recommends US$4m Madoff trustee clawback action
• Telecoms company HiTs Chapter 15
• Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy case with Africa envoy appointment
• Madoff trustee reaches settlement with feeder fund
• PwC and former partner slapped with fines by regulator over BHS audit
• Bankruptcy judge lets class action against Weinstein Co proceed
• Trustee appointed over scandal-hit jewellery companies
• M&G Luxembourg entities seek exit from Chapter 11 to dodge jurisdictional conflict
• Mothercare subsidiary’s rescue halted after CVA voting miscount
• Carluccio’s gets creditor approval for CVA
• Ex-manager of OW Bunker’s Singaporean unit convicted in Denmark
• Norwegian shipping company seeks Singaporean restructuring
• Co-founder of troubled hedge fund pleads guilty to fraud
• IBRC loan guarantor seeks discovery, wants Chapter 15 case left open as back-up for negligence claims
• Chemicals company seeks bankruptcy protection in US and Canada
• Greenberg Traurig can’t withdraw from Poymanov Chapter 15
• Toys “R” Us Australia enters administration two months after US parent’s collapse
• No damages inquiry for SocGen’s “abusively warehoused” bullion claim
• Retail restructuring: The crumbling of brick-and-mortar business
• Ashurst names new partners in Sydney and London
• Shoemaker Rockport steps into Chapter 11 after “costly” Adidas separation
• Lehman Brothers’ European arm seeks US protection for proposed English scheme
• WJ Global Forum, Bucharest: Interview with Lukas Fecker of Innovation Brain
• WJ Global Forum, Bucharest: Romania, the China of Europe
• Dana Gas strikes bondholder deal
• UPDATED: Ghanaian bank triggers insolvency proceedings for Indian guarantor using English court decree
• AlixPartners founder sues rival firm McKinsey for racketeering
• Weinstein studio sale cleared, as Harvey gets discovery
• Bank’s four-year pursuit to have Isle of Man accountant declared bankrupt pays off
• Insolvent company’s share transfers set aside in Gibraltar
• Lantern successful in US$310 million Weinstein Company bid
• German solar energy company seeks protection in North Carolina
• Dissenting J Crew lenders suffer setback in challenge to IP swap
• New York judge grants relief for liquidators of alleged Australian-Israeli tax evasion scheme
• Toys “R” Us finds buyers for central European and Canadian stores
• Harvey Weinstein seeks discovery from bankruptcy court to “exonerate himself” from sexual misconduct claims
• English court will not hear restructured Kazakh bank’s claim against Turkish lender
• "Hotel Mumbai” producer seeks to escape Weinstein Company’s asset list
• Banana group founder can’t use UK insolvency law to dodge Russian liabilities
• English Court lifts moratorium on claims against Azeri bank – but stays creditors from enforcing judgments
• Nine West Chapter 11 case kicks off
• Creditors approve Seadrill Chapter 11 plan
• Last orders for Bargain Booze owner as Irish drinks manufacturer acquires wholesale arm
• “Notorious” bankrupt’s Russian trustee seeks Chapter 15 protection to trace US assets
• M&G Texas plant sale approved as Delaware court overrules Mexican bank’s challenge
• Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy in Delaware
• Allen & Overy expands in South Africa with Baker McKenzie recruits
• Weil, Richards Layton & Finger and Lazard advise Claire’s on Chapter 11 filing
• Toys “R” Us to shut in UK and US, but sales still possible elsewhere
• English court paves way for Norske Skog sale

• US arm of UK luxury shoe brand hits Chapter 11 after never turning over profit
• Brazilian sugar producer secures creditor approval for second restructuring plan
• Festival organiser pleads guilty to fraud as trustee begins examinations in Chapter 7 case
• Cayman funds in SEC probe file for Chapter 15 protection in New York
• An interview with Ian Stewart: chief UK economist at Deloitte
• UK arm of Toys “R” Us in administration as sales process fails
• Seadrill clears way for Chapter 11 exit after reaching deal with creditors
• Cayman appeals court rejects shareholders’ bid to freeze Trina Solar assets
• Community round-up: Sidley grows in Chicago, Holland & Knight makes a lateral hire in Texas
• Delaware court approves Takata Chapter 11 plan after deal with injured drivers
• Steinhoff appoints former KPMG heavyweight to lead restructuring efforts
• Ankura brings in senior managing director in New York
• ABI, New York: Jurisdictional dilemmas for Brazilian and US bankruptcy courts
• Australian uranium miner completes international balance sheet restructuring
• Takata settles with injured drivers to secure support for Chapter 11 plan
• Bahraini and Yemeni banks can’t take a second bite of the apple in Arcapita New York clawback dispute
• Chinese dairy appoints provisional liquidators in Hong Kong and BVI
• ABI, New York: Pushing the limits on cross-border assistance
• German firm LWS snaps up new partner from Görg
• Houlihan Lokey adds new restructuring head in Australia
• New York judges send fraudulent transfer claims back to Anguilla
• Zetta Jet recognition denied in Singapore after injunction ignored
• Mexican development bank asks Delaware court’s permission to examine intercompany funds
• Carillion Canada wins creditor protection after UK parent’s collapse
• Takata sues bankruptcy administration vendor over mailing list mishap
• Azeri bank applies to extend restructuring process after UK court declines to prolong moratorium
• Canada-headquartered DIY group seeks US recognition after high temperatures cause sales slump
• Singapore court denies foreign creditor’s request to lift stay pending winding-up
• Big banks sue executives of bankrupt cocoa company over alleged fraudulent scheme
• Indian Supreme Court levels playing field for foreign creditors in landmark case
• A good sort of forum shopping? Ocean Rig and the pre-appointment COMI shift
• Linklaters advises accounting scandal-hit South African retailer Steinhoff
• Dispute over insolvent company will proceed in Hong Kong after court rejects claim it was heard in Israel
• NY court partially stays Poymanov conspiracy claim following Russian judgments
• HSBC barred from challenging China Fishery discovery probe
• Toys “R” Us hires US liquidators as UK CVA wins creditor approval
• Ex-Baha Mar owner sues Chinese contractor over alleged fraud that forced resort into bankruptcy
• Puerto Rico oversight board to probe US$6.9 billion cash stash
• Offshore electronics company files Chapter 11 case in New York
• Brazilian oil group secures Chapter 15 recognition
• Exelco’s Chapter 11 cases tossed by Delaware judge
• Creditors and US trustee attack Italian plastics company’s post-petition financing plan
• KordaMentha senior partner joins New Zealand litigation funder
• Community round-up: DLA Piper adds new restructuring partner in Canada
• Toys “R” Us announces plans to restructure in UK using CVA
• DLA Piper urges Second Circuit to uphold dismissal of malpractice suit brought by Cayman liquidators
• Toys “R” Us asks for more time to consider store closures as Christmas shopping period looms
• Insolvent property developer’s insurers lose bid to secure lien over funds from damages case
• Community round-up: Promotions at Weil, White & Case and Baker Botts
• Takata granted reprieve as court extends Chapter 11 filing period and freeze on lawsuits