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New York court dismisses Madoff trustee’s fraud claims against investment funds
The bankruptcy court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed the majority of claims by the trustee overseeing the liquidation of Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities against a British Virgin Islands investment fund.
21 March 2016
American College of Bankruptcy elects new president
The American College of Bankruptcy has elected Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe partner Marc Levinson as its new president at an annual fellows luncheon on 19 March in Washington, DC.
21 March 2016
Asbestos-related claims settled in US and Canada, as industrial group proposes restructuring
US industrial conglomerate EnPro Industries has reached a settlement worth nearly US$500 million to resolve asbestos-related claims in the US and Canada, which drove its indirect subsidiary to file for bankruptcy six years ago.
18 March 2016
Chinese developer’s debt plan wins 80 per cent foreign creditor approval
Chinese property developer Kaisa Group Holdings has announced a deal with creditors holding more than 80 per cent of its offshore debt, after sweetening the terms of its restructuring agreement.
18 March 2016
BCCI case put to bed as Luxembourg court denies creditors’ appeal
The Luxembourg Court of Appeal has denied an appeal filed by creditors of the collapsed Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI), potentially bringing an end to 25 years of liquidation proceedings.
17 March 2016
Austrian bank creditors refuse haircut on bonds and sue for full repayment
International creditors of a collapsed Austrian banking group have rejected a government proposal for a haircut on their bonds, hiring Kirkland & Ellis and local counsel to sue for their full value - in an act that leaves a debt-ridden Austrian province at risk of insolvency.
17 March 2016
South African court recognises foreign bankruptcy assignee citing “exceptional circumstances”
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has recognised the authority of an assignee appointed by an Irish court to oversee the bankruptcy of property developer Sean Dunne, despite uncertainty over the current domicile of the insolvent party.
17 March 2016
Nigeria holds hearing on internationalist insolvency reforms
The Nigerian Senate held a public hearing on Monday to discuss the repeal and re-enactment of Nigeria’s “outdated” bankruptcy laws, with a suggested new bill placing emphasis on attracting international investors.
16 March 2016
US court denies motion for preliminary injunction to enjoin exchange offer
A US district court has cleared the way for a Norwegian paper company to restructure US$330million in debt, setting aside an earlier state court ruling.
16 March 2016
Lazard hires KPMG restructuring head to run its London team
Financial services firm Lazard has hired KPMG’s global head of restructuring to lead its team in London.
16 March 2016
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