India considers bankruptcy law revamp as cases drag on

The Indian government is considering changes to its bankruptcy laws, including streamlining court processes, amid growing concerns over lengthy proceedings and low recovery rates.The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is finalizing a set of proposals aimed at speeding up resolution. Public consultation is set to end Tuesday, though the deadline may be extended. Global…

India considers bankruptcy law revamp as cases drag on

(Feb 25): The Indian government is considering changes to its bankruptcy laws, including streamlining court processes, amid growing concerns over lengthy proceedings and low recovery rates. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is finalising a set of proposals aimed at speeding up resolution. Public consultation is set to end Tuesday, though the deadline may…

People: SYTECH; Leonard Curtis; adi Group

SYTECH, a multi-disciplinary consultancy, has further enhanced its leadership team by appointing John Kerrigan as non-executive director. Kerrigan’s career spans nearly three decades, including co-founding Heron Group, operating as CEO and taking up the mantle of SVP at PAREXEL International, with a history of leading growth in the UK and US. Furthermore, his track record…

Construction Insolvencies Fall in December 2024

THE NUMBER of registered construction insolvencies in England and Wales was 291 in December 2024. The December figure is 8% lower than in November 2024 when 316 construction companies went bust. Overall, construction firms accounted for 16.3% of all insolvencies in England and Wales in December 2024, according to the Insolvency Service. By rough comparison, construction…