Nochi Dankner begins new life after bankruptcy

Last Wednesday a short six-page document dramatically changed the life of the former most powerful man in the Israeli economy. Following the decision of Judge Nurit Tabib-Mizrahi of the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court to order insolvency proceedings against Nochi Dankner, the former controlling shareholder of IDB was thrown into a new reality, which he…

One in Ten German Hospitality Firms Face Imminent Insolvency as Job-Cut Plans Dominate Ifo Readings

Germany’s labor market is flashing deeper warning signals than the latest business-sentiment improvement suggests. The Ifo Employment Barometer dropped to 92.3 points in the latest reading, a decline of 1.6 points that leaves the index at levels last seen during the Corona pandemic. While the broader Ifo Business Climate index recently stabilized, employer hiring and…

Mere OTS Proposals, Settlement Talks Cannot Postpone Valid Insolvency Application: NCLT Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), while dismissing applications filed by a cotton spinning company seeking time to pursue a one-time settlement (OTS), held that OTS proposals, ongoing settlement discussions and identification of prospective purchasers cannot defeat or postpone adjudication of a valid insolvency application. The applications had also sought permission…

India Insolvency Law Faces Test on Foreign Sanctions

Indian insolvency courts are deciding if US-led foreign sanctions, such as OFAC designations, can be used as a valid excuse to halt bankruptcy proceedings. This case tests whether payment restrictions under international law override debt defaults in India, potentially changing how creditors recover dues from multinational-linked companies. What Happened Indian insolvency tribunals are currently addressing…

OFAC sanction, insolvency and Indian tribunals: Can foreign regulatory restrictions defeat IBC proceeding?

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) was enacted to address insolvency and facilitate corporate resolution, not to adjudicate complex commercial disputes or operate as a debt recovery tool. However, as Indian companies increasingly operate within global corporate structures, insolvency tribunals are required to grapple with issues that extend far beyond traditional debtor-creditor relationships. One…