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IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025

2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025

Session information

Reverse vesting in insolvency proceedings

Thursday 6 November (1430 - 1545)

Committee(s)

Insolvency Section (Lead)

Description

A reverse vesting order is a Canadian law form of sale order that may be unavailable in other jurisdictions.  It allows for the sale of equity in a court proceeding while leaving the debts of the company behind. Can one use this instrument in other jurisdictions? This session will discuss this in detail.