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Substantive Consolidation In Bankruptcy: A Primer, J. Stephen Gilbert
Substantive Consolidation In Bankruptcy: A Primer, J. Stephen Gilbert
Vanderbilt Law Review
Substantive consolidation is a powerful vehicle in bankruptcy by which the assets and liabilities of one or more entities are combined and treated for bankruptcy purposes as belonging to a single enterprise.Because substantive consolidation vitally affects the rights and interests of parties involved in bankruptcy proceedings, it is termed a matter"pregnant with consequence"' and should be used with caution. Substantive consolidation is not a common occurrence because it exacts strict requirements in order to protect the parties that it affects. Be-cause substantive consolidation lacks clear statutory guidance, however,courts examine the facts of each case closely to ascertain whether consolidation is …