Hanjin Shipping recognition proceedings answer question about extent of the automatic stay under the Model Law on … – Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

Readers will recall that on 23 September 2016 we posted an article about recognition under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency (Model Law) of the Korean rehabilitation proceedings for Hanjin Shipping. After granting interim recognition of the rehabilitation proceedings in September 2016, the Federal Court granted final recognition orders on 11 November 2016. The…

Despite filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, Avaya’s Australian arm says it’s doing just fine – Business Insider Australia

Digital telecommunications company Avaya filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States overnight, but the Australian arm insists it is business as usual despite the turmoil. Reuters reported Friday that Avaya filed for chapter 11, which is similar to voluntary administration in Australia, to restructure and reduce its massive $US6.3 billion debt, following…