732-305 Law of Insolvency

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Objectives:

Upon the completion of this subject students should have developed:

• a sound understanding of the law relating to: bankruptcy, including arrangements with creditors outside bankruptcy;

• a sound understanding of the law relating to company insolvency;

• a knowledge of the consequences of insolvency on individuals, partnerships and companies, and on those who manage companies;

• an appreciation of the way in which the property of bankrupts and insolvent companies is administered, including the rights of secured and unsecured creditors to such property;

• a knowledge of the policy underlying the law of insolvency and its reform.

Content:

The law relating to bankruptcy, including arrangements with creditors outside bankruptcy. The law relating to company insolvency and matters pertaining to insolvency.

Assessment:

Prescribed Texts:

A reading list will be provided at the beginning of the subject.