Corporate Insolvency: Employment and Pension Rights

Corporate Insolvency: Employment and Pension Rights is a well-regarded text that provides information on the legal principles applicable where the three regimes of pensions, employment, and corporate insolvency law interact. It outlines the legal principles applicable where the three regimes interact, with a particular focus on the application of the rules relating to corporate insolvency and how they impact on employees and their pension rights. Updates for the 7th edition include full treatment of CVAs and pensions, implications of the Court of Appeal decision in Granada/Box Clever, and implications of proposed pensions legislation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1424 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive and well-regarded text serves as a vital resource for legal professionals seeking to navigate the complex intersection of pensions, employment, and corporate insolvency law. By combining legislation, case law, analysis, and commentary, it provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the legal principles applicable in these three distinct disciplines. The book offers a detailed exploration of the legal principles governing the interactions between these regimes, with a particular focus on the application of rules related to corporate insolvency and its impact on employees and their pension rights.

For instance, it delves into the question of how the appointment of an insolvency practitioner affects the position of employees vis-à-vis their employing company. It also examines who is liable for past or future claims and the priority given to such claims.

In order to keep up with the latest developments in the field, the 7th edition of this text has been extensively updated. It includes a comprehensive treatment of CVAs and pensions, as well as the implications of the Court of Appeal decision in Granada/Box Clever regarding the concept of "association" and the powers of the Pensions Regulator. The book also addresses the potential implications of proposed pensions legislation, including new criminal offences.

Furthermore, it provides a fresh perspective on the Crown preferential debts, which are of particular importance in the context of corporate insolvency.

Corporate Insolvency: Employment and Pension Rights is widely cited in works focusing on the employment and insolvency fields. It serves as an essential aid for practitioners working in these areas, providing them with up-to-date case law and practical analysis that will enhance their understanding and effectiveness in their work.

This title is part of Bloomsbury Professional's Insolvency Law, Employment Law, and Pensions Law online services, offering a comprehensive suite of resources for legal professionals in these fields.

Weight: 1535g
Dimension: 248 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526515629
Edition number: 7 ed