Kerr & Hunter on Receivership and Administration 22nd ed

Kerr & Hunter on Receivers and Administrators sets out the legal principles, explains the legislation and interprets the relevant case law. Covering both corporate and personal insolvency the book considers the duties, and responsibilities of both administrators and receivers. It also explains when and why they are appointed, and whether appointed outside court or not.

• Considers the duties, powers, responsibilities and liabilities of administrators and receivers
• Sets out the legal principles, explains the legislation and interprets the relevant case law
• Explains the procedures for the appointment of receivers and administrators
• Considers appointment out of court and emergency procedures
• Describes the duties of office holders and their relationship with the company and its staff
• Provides a comprehensive overview of taxation in receivership and administration
• Guides reader through impact of new legislative developments and reflects the latest rulings from both UK and EU courts
• Covers both corporate and personal insolvency, plus a chapter on cross-border insolvency
• Gives latest rulings and case study material on the recast EU Insolvency Regulation
• Illustrates potential judicial conflicts within the practice area of administration
• Takes account of the effects of liquidation on administrative receivership

table of content

PART I THE APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVERS BY THE COURT IN ENGLAND AND WALES

Principles on which a Receiver is Appointed by the Court

Over what Property a Receiver may be Appointed

Who may be Appointed Receiver

Modes of Appointing a Receiver of the Court

In what Cases a Receiver Will Be Appointed

 

PART II THE STRUCTURE OF COURT-APPOINTED RECEIVERSHIPS

Effect of Appointment and Possession of a Receiver

Powers and Duties of a Receiver; Liabilities of a Receiver

Managers; Remuneration and Expenses of a Receiver

Receiver’s Accounts

Discharge of a Receiver In Company Cases

Liabilities and Rights of Receiver’s Sureties

 

PART III RECEIVERS APPOINTED OUT OF COURT

Receivers Appointed under an Agreement

Appointments Under Statutory Powers

Appointments Over the Property of a Company (other than Administrative Receivers)

 

PART IV ADMINISTRATION

Administrators: Judicially and Extra-Judicially Appointed

The Administrator in Office: Powers and Duties, and The Fund for Unsecured Creditors

Conversion from Administration into Other Forms of Proceeding

Ending Administration

 

PART V TAXATION

The Taxation of Receivers and Administrators

 

PART VI CROSS BORDER INSOLVENCY

The EU Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings and the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations.