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LAWS6939: International Insolvency Law
2025 unit information
This unit examines some of the central rules, policies, and principles of corporate bankruptcy and insolvency law, as well as the economic and social objectives attributed to the bankruptcy and insolvency system. The unit will be taught from a comparative perspective, drawing upon the laws of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. A comparative perspective will enable students to examine and critically evaluate the varied legal solutions to common insolvency law issues. This approach will allow students to acquire advanced and specialized knowledge in recent developments in insolvency law. The unit will draw upon the 2023 report, Corporate Insolvency in Australia, to inform discussion about the policy objectives of insolvency law and reform proposals. Topics covered include the history of insolvency law, insolvency law theory, involuntary liquidations, voidable preferences, and director liability. Refer to the Sydney Law School timetable - https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/4533/pages/postgraduate-lecture-timetable
Unit details and rules
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Sydney Law School
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Law |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. accurately apply the key provisions of relevant insolvency statutes from relevant jurisdictions considered in the unit to common commercial situations concerning insolvency
- LO2. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the central rules, policies and principles of insolvency law from a comparative perspective
- LO3. have the cognitive and technical skills to be able to critically evaluate and compare various jurisdictional solutions to common insolvency law problems
- LO4. accurately apply their knowledge and skills with autonomy to execute a substantial research-based project in the insolvency law field
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Intensive May - June 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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