The Restructuring Plan was introduced to the Companies Act in June 2020. Since then, there have been numerous cases – some of which have involved challenges by interested parties – which have elucidated the correct approach to convening meetings, and to providing sanction for Restructuring Plans. However, important unanswered questions remain, including as to the exercise of the cross-class cram down power where one or more of the dissenting classes is “in the money”.
1 FEB 2022