LAWS6939 - International Insolvency Law

Objectives

Examine the issue of insolvency proceedings for states.
Deal with the principles of traditional international insolvency law, that is, the principles governing the situation where an insolvent company has assets in more than one jurisdiction.
Consider recent developments aiming to establish regions in which particular transnational insolvency rules are applicable.

Content

The establishment of procedures for dealing with the insolvency f states initiated by the International Monetary Fund during the rgentina crisis in 2001; the methods involved in dealing with the nsolvency of states in a more regulated and calculable manner han that in which the Paris and London Club has dealt with these ssues over the last 50 years or so; the European Insolvency egulation.

Session

Semester 2 Intensive
29-30 October & 5-6 November 2010

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

Assessment

1 x 8,000 Word Essay

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School