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The Value Of Soft Variables In Corporate Reorganizations, Michelle M. Harner Jun 2014

The Value Of Soft Variables In Corporate Reorganizations, Michelle M. Harner

Michelle M. Harner

When a company is worth more as a going concern than on a liquidation basis, what creates that additional value? Is it the people, management decisions, the simple synergies of the operating business, or some combination of these types of soft variables? And perhaps more importantly, who owns or has an interest in these soft variables? This article explores these questions under existing legal doctrine and practice norms. Specifically, it discusses the characterization of soft variables under applicable law and in financing documents, and it surveys related judicial decisions. It also considers the overarching public policy and Constitutional implications of …


“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.