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 and leading academics, 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
• The latest case law, including succinct discussion of many of cases cited

This is an invaluable text for insolvency barristers, solicitors, licensed practitioners, accountants and academics.

Louis Doyle, Barrister, Kings Chambers, Manchester and Leeds
Professor Andrew Keay, Professor of Corporate and Commercial Law, Centre for Business Law and Practice, School of Law, University of Leeds: Legal Practitioner (Australia)

Annotations and commentary on international insolvency materials by Professor Gerard McCormack, Professor of International Business Law, University of Leeds

• Introduction to the Insolvency Legislation
• Insolvency Act 1986
• Insolvency Rules 1986
• Insolvency Act 2000
• EC Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings 2000
• Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 UNCITRAL Model Law
• Enterprise Act 2002

Appendices

• Statements of Insolvency Practice
• Practice Direction: Insolvency Proceedings [2000] BCC 92
• Practice Statement: The Fixing and Approval of the remuneration of appointees (2004)

"highly recommended"
Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation

"extremely valuable"
Solicitors Journal

"valuable, practical commentary"
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