Principles of corporate insolvency law / by Roy Goode.

Previous ed. : 2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The history and framework of corporate insolvency law -- 2. The foundations of corporate insolvency law -- 3. The principles of insolvency law -- 4. The concept of corporate insolvency -- 5. The winding up process : an outline -- 6. Winding up : assets available for distribution -- 7. The anti-deprivation rule -- 8. The proof, valuation and ranking of claims in winding up -- 9. Set-off and netting -- 10. Administrative receivership -- 11. Administration -- 12. Restructuring and arrangements -- 13. The avoidance of transactions on winding up or administration -- 14. Improper trading and the duties and liabilities of directors -- 15. The European insolvency regime -- 16. International insolvency -- Appendix 1. Council Regulation 1346/2000 -- Appendix 2. Council Regulation 210/2010 -- Appendix 3. Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 incorporating the UNCITRAL Model Law -- Appendix 4. UK Insolvency Act 1986, section 426 -- Appendix 5. UK Insolvency Act 2000, section 14 -- Appendix 6. Virgos-Schmit Report on the Convention on Insolvency Proceedings.

'Principles of Insolvency Law' is widely regarded as 'the' text on Insolvency law. Professor Sir Roy Goode's reputation as the "doyen of commercial law" has established a unique position for the Work as a leading authority in the field. The book provides a clear and concise treatment of the general philosophical principles underpinning Insolvency law. It works as an introduction to this complex area and as such it has a broad market, ranging from students and newly qualified practitioners to barristers in Court