UK Statutory Instrument
2006
United Kingdom
Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006
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Schedules
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To the extent that this Law conflicts with an obligation...
A British insolvency officeholder is authorised to act in a...
Nothing in this Law prevents the court from refusing to...
Nothing in this Law limits the power of a court...
In the interpretation of this Law, regard is to be...
The sole fact that an application pursuant to this Law...
A foreign representative is entitled to apply directly to a...
Browse 15 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation, commencement and interpretation
This Law applies where— (a) assistance is sought in Great...
UNCITRAL Model Law to have force of law
This Law does not apply to a proceeding concerning—
Modification of British insolvency law
In paragraph 2 of this article— (a) in sub-paragraph (j)...
Procedural matters in England and Wales
The court shall not grant any relief, or modify any...
Procedural matters in Scotland
Where a foreign proceeding regarding a debtor who is an...
Notices delivered to the registrar of companies
Any suspension under this Law of the right to transfer,...
Co-operation between courts exercising jurisdiction in relation to cross-border insolvency
In paragraph 6— (a) “owner's powers” means the powers described...
Disapplication of section 388 of the Insolvency Act 1986
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
The Insolvency Service
Administers compulsory company liquidations and personal bankruptcies. Investigates director misconduct and can seek disqualification orders. Manages redundancy payments from the National Insurance …
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