GROUP RESTRUCTURING AND REFINANCING
Plan and act prudently: better to be safe than sorry
Especially in these times of global economic and financial turmoil, a group (or part thereof) might want to consider restructuring and refinancing its operations or may be already in the process of doing so. When considering or carrying out such plans, careful thought must be given to potential (legal) risks involved. For instance, in many jurisdictions specific statutory provisions exist regarding fraudulent preference actions, i.e. actions that prejudice (specific) creditors. Such provisions often also apply in full with respect to (individual companies belonging to) a group of companies, and should …
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