Corporate insolvencies set for sharp rise, businesses must plan now – R3 Midlands – East Midlands Business Link

The Midlands branch of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 is urging company directors to plan ahead for the withdrawal of Government Covid support schemes, following a record low in quarterly insolvencies. Latest Government statistics for England and Wales show that there were 2,384 corporate insolvenciesin the first quarter of 2021, a reduction of 21.9%…

Australia hits offshore industry with levy to cover $200m decommissioning costs – Offshore Technology

Australia has announced plans to hit its offshore industry with a levy to cover the $200m cost of decommissioning an abandoned project off the countrys northern coast. The facility, known as Northern Endeavor, consists of a floating production, storage, and offloading vessel that had been permanently moored in the Timor Sea. The project was shut…

Ahluwalia Contracts settles dispute with A2 Interiors; moves to withdraw insolvency proceedings – Economic Times

Construction firm Ahluwalia Contracts has entered into a settlement agreement and resolved the payment issues with its operational creditor, A2 Interiors Products Pvt Ltd, and is filing an application to withdraw the insolvency proceedings. On May 5, the Delhi-based bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had allowed the insolvency plea filed by A2…