LAWS6038 - Debt Financing

Objectives

Explore legal aspects of debt financing in an increasingly global market environment.
Examine enforcement issues in the insolvency context. Consider the types of protection for which creditors should have bargained to safeguard their positions.

Content

The nature and priority of charges; the lender/trustee/manager relationship; financial covenants; negative pledges; hybrids; guarantees and third party securities; issues involving secured creditors; setoff; aspects of enforcement by creditors; voluntary administration; subordinated debt; receivership.

Session

Semester 1 2010
Monday Evenings, 6-8pm

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

2 x Class Presentation (20% each)
1 x Exam (60%)

Assumed Knowledge

LAWS6810 - Introductory Corporate Law or background in Australian corporate law.

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School