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Christopher Boyd

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Christopher Boyd is an associate in the New York office of Herbert Smith Freehills, focusing on US regulatory matters. Email: christopher.boyd@hsf.com


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Implications of proposed legislation in New York for sovereign debt restructuring

The New York legislature is currently considering three Bills that could substantially impact sovereign debt markets if enacted. The Bills would: (i) limit private creditors’ recovery in the event of sovereign default; (ii) block private parties from purchasing sovereign debt for the purpose of litigating a renegotiation of the debt; and (iii) create a binding, bankruptcy-like restructuring mechanism for sovereign debtors. This In Practice article looks at some of the potential implications of the New York Bills.

1 AUG 2023