Insolvency Legislation

by Doyle, Louis; Keay, Andrew; McCormack, Gerard (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781846611568
• ISBN10: 1846611563
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Jordans Pub

Summary

Insolvency Legislation: Annotations and Commentary provides practical guidance on the key primary and secondary insolvency legislation. In addition to the complete texts of the key statutory provisions, each is annotated with detailed analysis and commentary, providing readers with everything they need within a single portable volume.Combining the experience and knowledge of an established practitioner in the field and a leading academic, the book provides a succinct, practical discussion of relevant insolvency provisions and case law. It has been written specifically for the purpose of assisting not only in the identification of the key legal principles but also in facilitating practical problem solving The detailed commentary includes general observations and analysis concerning terminology, specific wording, practical issues and procedure.This third edition has been thoroughly updated with:· Substantial commentary on the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006· Updated commentary on the EU Insolvency Proceedings Regulations· Revised commentary on administration - one of the most vibrant areas of insolvency law· The latest case law, including succinct discussion of all cases citedReaders are also provided with appendices incorporating R3's key Statements of Insolvency Practice (SIPs) and a selection of the key Dear IP letters produced by the Insolvency Service.

Table of Contents

Incorporation of a private limited company

Limited liability partnerships

Community interest companies

Alterations to memorandum and articles of association

Company names

Re-registration

Shares and share capital

Annual report, accounts and auditors

Borrowing and debentures

Dividends and loan interest

Directors and the secretary

Execution of documents and the company seal

Statutory and other registers and records

Company meetings

Written resolutions

Electronic communications

Striking offAppendices

Companies Act 1985 - Table A

Companies Act 1985 - Interim Table A (Companies Act 2006)

Proposed prescribed model articles for October 2009

Versions of Table A and their effective dates

Jordans standard form Memorandum and Articles of Association for a private company limited by shares

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