Practice and trends in restructuring and insolvency law – International Law Office (registration)

Introduction Courts’ jurisdiction Potential for reform Introduction Jersey has a familiar range of legal processes and remedies for the restructuring and insolvency of corporations. The principal provisions are contained in the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and the Bankruptcy (Désastre) (Jersey) Law 1990. These have been consistently applied and developed by the Royal Court. While certain…

No quick fix when it comes to clearing debt – Northern Star

IF YOU’RE struggling with runaway debt, be careful who you turn to for help. There’s no shortage of “debt management firms promising rapid solutions to overwhelming debt. Their services typically include bankruptcy advice, formal and informal debt agreements and debt consolidation. Others advertise “cleaning, “repairing, or “washing away default listings on personal credit reports. For…