The European Commission published a draft Directive in November 2016, with the aim of ensuring that all Member States have in place an effective mechanism for dealing with viable, but financially distressed, businesses. The draft Directive includes provisions designed to encourage financing for...

Schemes of arrangement originated in England but have since spread to a number of other common law jurisdictions. One of the most common uses of schemes is to effect a change of control transaction, as an alternative to a takeover offer. In some jurisdictions schemes have become the mechanism of...

This paper assesses the debt restructuring mechanisms available to companies in English law, compares these mechanisms with the Chapter 11 procedure in the US, and makes some suggestions for reform of the English system in this context. Rehabilitating a company in financial difficulties will...