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  2. Fiduciary duties for directors of distressed, insolvent, and bankrupt companies

Fiduciary duties for directors of distressed, insolvent, and bankrupt companies

28 January 2021
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Given the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries are bracing for an increase in bankruptcy filings and distressed M&A activity. It is important for directors to understand their fiduciary duties as a company's financial situation evolves and potentially deteriorates.

This article seeks to provide insights into a director's fiduciary duties when a company approaches or enters insolvency, and endeavors to provide practical guidance for directors on the application of fiduciary duty best practices in the context of a bankruptcy sale process.

Click here to read the article, which was originally published on Bloomberg Law.

 

 

Authored by Ryan Philp, Ronald Silverman and Matt Ducharme.

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Ryan Philp
Partner
New York
Ronald Silverman
Partner
New York
Matthew Ducharme
Senior Associate
New York
Keywords bankruptcy, insolvency, fiduciary duties
Languages English
Topics Restructuring and Workouts, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Countries United States
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