Business insolvencies at ‘record highs’

A breakdown of the business landscape across Australia has revealed record-high insolvencies, with things expected to get worse as we enter 2025. CreditorWatch released its November Business Risk Index, with data showing insolvencies are at “record highs in number,” up 57 per cent since November 2023. Further, the average business failure and closure rate across…

NCLAT Dismisses HUL Insolvency Plea: Operational Creditor’s Claim Rejected: Rediff Moneynews

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) dismissed an insolvency plea against HUL, ruling that the operational creditor’s claim was below the threshold limit and involved pre-existing disputes. The appellate tribunal upheld the NCLT’s decision, rejecting the plea filed by K Lakshmi… New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on…

Debt Settlement Gains Awareness and Approval

Debt.com’s research shows debt settlement is becoming a popular solution in today’s economy. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Debt settlement is now gaining traction as a favored option for debt relief, according to a Debt.com survey. The survey of 1,144 Americans found that 89% of respondents are aware of debt settlement, with 58%…

NCLAT junks order for fresh valuation of Educomp arm’s shares in US firm sold by SBI Singapore, ET LegalWorld

Insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT has set aside the directions for a fresh valuation of shares, which were held by Educomp Solutions‘ Singapore-based subsidiary Educomp Asia Pacific Pte in US-based firm The Learning Internet Inc and sold by SBI Singapore. Wondering over the basis on which the Delhi bench of NCLT passed direction for fresh valuations,…

Greg Forde joins BTG Advisory debt advisory team

BTG Advisory has appointed Greg Forde as a partner in its advisory team. Based in the firm’s London office, he brings two decades of professional services experience to the firm. Mark Fry, national head of restructuring and advisory at BTG Advisory, commented, “We are delighted to be welcoming Greg to the BTG Advisory team. This…

NCLAT junks order for fresh valuation of Educomp arm’s shares in US firm sold by SBI Singapore, ET LegalWorld

Insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT has set aside the directions for a fresh valuation of shares, which were held by Educomp Solutions‘ Singapore-based subsidiary Educomp Asia Pacific Pte in US-based firm The Learning Internet Inc and sold by SBI Singapore. Wondering over the basis on which the Delhi bench of NCLT passed direction for fresh valuations,…

India: cross-border insolvency and debt recovery challenges

India’s expanding economy continues to attract foreign investment, necessitating a legal system that effectively safeguards these investments. This article explores and analyses the legal mechanisms available to foreign investors/creditors within the Indian judicial and insolvency framework. The dispute between Indian ed-tech giant Byju’s and its American creditor, GLAS Trust Company LLC (GLAS Trust), elucidates the…