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A Test Case In International Bankruptcy Protocols: The Lehman Brothers Insolvency, Jamie Altman Mar 2011

A Test Case In International Bankruptcy Protocols: The Lehman Brothers Insolvency, Jamie Altman

San Diego International Law Journal

Part II of this Article, explains the competing theories underlying bankruptcy systems: universalism and territorialism. Part III details various statutory solutions to international bankruptcy problems. Next, Part IV analyzes the provisions of the Lehman Protocol in depth. Part V then examines the precedent upon which the Lehman Protocol relies. Part VI assesses potential threats to the Protocol?s success. This leads to Part VII, which contains suggestions for future protocols. Finally, Part VIII concludes.


“The Law Of Corporate Restructuring And Insolvency In Portugal: A Brief Introduction From A Financial Creditor’S Perspective", Bruno Ferreira Jan 2011

“The Law Of Corporate Restructuring And Insolvency In Portugal: A Brief Introduction From A Financial Creditor’S Perspective", Bruno Ferreira

Bruno Ferreira

In times of economic slump, the law of restructuring and insolvency, particularly its statutory provisions, assume an indisputable relevance. The involvement of financial creditors in informal and formal restructuring procedures and the eventual ensuing formal insolvency procedures presents significant challenges and risks. This article provides a brief introduction to the law of restructuring and insolvency in Portugal and addresses some of these challenges and risks.