Davies Insolvency Now, Issue 6
In this issue of Davies Insolvency Now, against a backdrop of rising inflation and interest rates, we take a deep dive into the legislation that regulates rates of interest in Canada, drawing on recent court decisions to help parties avoid common pitfalls in structuring deals. We then review the Canadian data for Q1 2022, which reveal a 33.8% spike in total business insolvencies compared with the same period in 2021. We conclude by discussing a potential template for future insolvency-related emergency measures in Canada.
Davies Insolvency Now is a quarterly publication that analyzes key trends and developments in the insolvency and restructuring industry.
Navigating Uncertainty: The Impact of Tariffs and Economic Shifts on Canadian Insolvencies
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Nov. 19, 2024 - In this issue of Insolvency Now, we report on the data trends we are seeing so far in 2024 compared with when we first started tracking data in 2019. Key Takeaways: Overall, we are seeing a marked increase in filings, but we are not yet seeing the level of sector-specific distress...
