Lifting Corporate Veil In Real Estate Insolvency: Supreme Court’s Ruling In Alpha Corp V. Gnida

The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Alpha Corp Development Private Limited v. Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority marks a significant development in India’s evolving insolvency and corporate jurisprudence. Delivered on 05 May 2026 by a Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Alok Aradhe, the judgment revisits the doctrine of lifting the corporate veil in…

Restructuring & Insolvency Laws and Regulations 2026

Overview 1.1 Where would you place your jurisdiction on the spectrum of debtor- to creditor-friendly jurisdictions? Traditionally, the French restructuring framework has been considered debtor friendly. However, since 2021, the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1023 introduced mechanisms rebalancing the system in favour of creditors. For large restructurings, classes of affected parties allow creditors to vote…

Restructuring & Insolvency Laws and Regulations Report 2025

Overview 1.1       Where would you place your jurisdiction on the spectrum of debtor- to creditor-friendly jurisdictions? The United States can most accurately be described as reorganisation-friendly, as the Bankruptcy Code is designed to facilitate a fresh start for a debtor, while maximising recoveries for all stakeholders, including creditors.  On the one hand, the United States…

Restructuring & Insolvency Laws and Regulations Report 2025

Overview 1.1       Where would you place your jurisdiction on the spectrum of debtor- to creditor-friendly jurisdictions? Historically, Italian Bankruptcy Law was considered creditor-friendly.  Bankruptcy proceedings were aimed at maximising the recovery of the creditors by way of the dissolution of the going concern. As a result of numerous amendments to the Italian Bankruptcy Law, Italy…

One of Belarus’ largest pork producers went bankrupt

One of the largest pork producers in Belarus — the “Danprad” company — found itself in a difficult financial situation and voluntarily filed for bankruptcy with the court. Its case is currently being heard in the Economic Court of the Minsk region, writes Office Life. Павялічыць Illustrative photo. Photo: “Nasha Niva” According to official documents,…