More and more, company rescue has become a viable alternative to liquidation of a failing company via bankruptcy proceedings. Company rescue seeks to preserve the healthy parts of a company and to put it back on secure footing. Rescue of Companies reports practical experiences on company rescues with particular emphasis on transactional aspects. Drawing on expert experience, the book comprises 24 national reports, including reports from 23 jurisdictions and a General Report which offers a summary of major differences, peculiarities, and common principles arising out of the...

This volume presents an overview of the essential aspects of the legislation, regulation and legal practice affecting due diligence in corporate acquisitions in various countries around the world. Every report highlights the key features of the due diligence regime, including: whether or not there exists a legal obligation to perform due diligence; a lawyer's duty of care and consequences of breach; rules regarding general scope and standard of due diligence; standard due diligence checklists with separate commentary on the most important aspects; European legislation and regulation where...