Telefónica files for insolvency in Peru

Telefónica’s Peruvian unit has filed to begin voluntary insolvency proceedings. The carrier, a subsidiary of Spanish telco Telefónica, kicked off the insolvency process late last week after failing to find a buyer. According to a regulatory filing, the process will take place in Peru and aims to help the company restructure its finances and operations…

Non-Registration Of “Charge” U/S 77 Of Companies Act Does Not Bar Creditor From Being Treated As “Secured Creditor” Under IBC During CIRP: NCLAT

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), New Delhi bench comprising Justice Yogesh Khanna (Judicial Member) and Mr. Arun Baroka (Technical Member) have held that non-registration of “charge” in terms of Section 77 of Companies Act, 2013 is not a sine qua non for a Creditor to be treated as a “Secured Creditor” under section…

27 famous figures who went bankrupt

Filing for bankruptcy carries a heavy stigma, but when individuals can’t settle their liabilities it can be the only option. Disastrous risk-taking, dodgy dealing, runaway spending, a hefty tax bill, or just plain bad luck can propel a person into financial hell – and the richer they are, the harder they fall. Read on to discover 27 prominent…

Ransomware, disease and ‘ultra low-cost retailers’: Why 3 iconic Canadian clothing stores went broke

For three weeks in November and December 2021, iconic Canadian clothing chains Bootlegger, Cleo and Ricki’s found themselves paralyzed — staring down the barrel of the “critical holiday season” but prevented by ransomware from moving inventory. The attack occurred on Nov. 23, but the businesses weren’t able to regain access to their internal systems until Dec.…