INSOLVENCY LAW REFORMS – WHAT WILL THEY MEAN IN PRACTICE?
The Government announced new measures designed to protect those who choose to continue trading through the Covid-19 crisis. We examine the upcoming changes.
Staying ahead of industry trends at RITANZ conference
Lowndes consultant, Mike Whale, joined other industry experts to present on new professional standards at this month’s 15th annual Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Conference.
IFLR1000 2016 directory achievements
We are pleased to announce that this year our M&A and Restructuring and Insolvency practice areas were once again ranked by the IFLR1000 directory. A particular congratulations goes to Mike Whale and Michael Anderson who were recognized as ‘Leading Lawyers’ in the Restructuring and Insolvency practice area.
‘Outstanding’ achievements for Lowndes in Asialaw Profiles 2016
Proudly, Lowndes has once again been ranked as a leading firm in New Zealand in the AsiaLaw Profiles 2016 guide. We received highly regarded rankings, especially as our Dispute Resolution, Restructuring and Insolvency and Shipping, Maritime and Aviation practices were recognized as ‘Outstanding’. Similarly, our Corporate and M/A practice area was recognized as ‘Highly Recommended’.
Lowndes’ expertise recognised third year running
We’re delighted that Lowndes is once again ranked as a highly recommended firm in the leading law firm directory, Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2016.
The directory recognised our expertise in Corporate/Commercial law, Restructuring/Insolvency and Shipping, where we were given the highest ranking (Band 1).
Insolvency Law Trends
“Today’s company directors are being encouraged to seek professional help earlier when their companies are in strife, resulting in an emerging trend towards fewer creditor–initiated formal insolvency proceedings. For business, this new focus on turning a company around rather…….”