Restructuring & Insolvency round up

26 September 2024 Creditors successful in direct claims for compensation against directors In 2023 the Supreme Court confirmed in the Mainzeal decision that section 301 of the Companies Act could be used for direct claims by creditors against directors for losses suffered as a result of breach of director duties. This was recently used by…

FC Barcelona Declared ‘Technically Bankrupt’ By Catalan Journalist

FC Barcelona have been declared ‘technically bankrupt’. UEFA via Getty Images FC Barcelona have been declared ‘technically bankrupt’ by a leading Catalan journalist. The Blaugrana are mired in debts repeatedly reported as exceeding €1 billion ($1.075 billion), and had to pull various ‘economic levers’ last summer revolving around the sale of future television rights revenue…

Top Jurisdiction for Investment Fund Insolvency

The Cayman Islands: A Leading Jurisdiction for Investment Fund Insolvency and Restructuring. by: Mark Goodman, Partner at Campbells Cayman Islands In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the Cayman Islands has established itself as a premier jurisdiction for handling complex insolvency and restructuring cases, particularly for investment funds. With its robust legal framework, creditor-friendly system, and…