Case Study Series
Case Study: Protopapas
Listen Published April 1, 2026 Martha Wyrick of Haynes Boone and Dr. Eugenio Vaccari of Royal Holloway, University of London, analyze the Protopapas decision from both U. S. and English legal perspectives. Their discussion explores cross-border mass tort litigation, parent-company liability, jurisdictional considerations, and the differing legal approaches adopted by courts in each jurisdiction.
Case Study: Fossil Listen
Published April 15, 2026 Andrew Kissner of Morrison Foerster and Kat Burke of Burke Legal examine the Fossil restructuring plan and its implications for cross-border insolvency practice. The discussion explores why English restructuring plans have become an attractive alternative for companies facing challenges under U. S. restructuring law, including the absolute priority rule and uncertainty surrounding third-party releases. The episode also considers the English courts’“ sufficient connection” test, proposals for a new U. S. Chapter 16 procedure, and the role of public policy in the recognition of foreign restructuring proceedings.
Case Study: Evergrande Listen
Published April 29, 2026 This episode explores the collapse of China Evergrande Group and the legal and economic issues surrounding one of the largest corporate failures in recent history. The discussion examines the speculative forces behind China’ s property market, the challenges of coordinating cross-border insolvency proceedings, and the Chinese government’ s focus on completing pre-sold housing projects. The conversation also considers what the case reveals about restructuring large multinational enterprise groups and the complexities of recognition and cooperation across jurisdictions.
Case Study: Samarco Listen
Published May 13, 2026 Sabrina Becue of the University of São Paulo and Dr. Eugenio Vaccari of Royal Holloway, University of London, discuss the cross-border legal consequences of the Samarco dam collapse from both Brazilian and UK perspectives. The episode explores the intersection of environmental liabilities, corporate restructuring, and mass tort litigation, highlighting Brazil’ s innovative approach to addressing environmental claims alongside insolvency proceedings. The discussion also examines parallel litigation in England and evolving questions surrounding parent-company liability, jurisdiction, and access to justice.
Case Study: Sapura Listen
Published May 27, 2026 Jo Tay of Allen & Gledhill discusses the Sapura Fabrication case and the evolving relationship between arbitration and cross-border insolvency. The conversation examines how Singapore’ s courts have balanced arbitration agreements with restructuring moratoriums and considers the broader implications for creditors and debtors navigating complex insolvency proceedings. The episode also introduces the Singapore International Arbitration Centre’ s new Restructuring and Insolvency Arbitration( RIA) Protocol, highlighting its potential to streamline dispute resolution in restructuring and insolvency matters.
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