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“Credit bidding” unsecured debt in an administration

19 March 2024 / Author(s): Trevor Borthwick , Alexandra Wood
Issue: July 2023 / Categories: Feature

In the recent case of Re Sova Capital Limited (in special administration) [2023] EWHC 452 (Ch), the English High Court approved a structure which was, in substance, a “credit bid” by an unsecured creditor. In this article, the authors explore the High Court’s reasoning and highlight key points to be considered by insolvency officeholders looking to replicate this structure as a means of asset realisation.

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