UNCITRAL Insolvency Law (Intro Course)

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🧠 What You’ll Learn

• Understand principles behind UNCITRAL’s global insolvency standards
• Explore the Legislative Guide on Insolvency Law: Parts One through Five
• Gain insights into the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
• Learn legal mechanisms for cooperation between courts and foreign representatives
• Compare UNCITRAL vs. national insolvency frameworks

📘 Course Structure: UNCITRAL Insolvency Law (Intro Course)

🌍 Module 1: Foundations of UNCITRAL & Global Insolvency Reform

• 1.1 What is UNCITRAL? – Role, mandate, and legal harmonization
• 1.2 Need for global insolvency standards
• 1.3 Introduction to the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Insolvency Law
• 1.4 Key countries referencing UNCITRAL (India, US, Brazil, Kenya)
• 1.5 Institutions: World Bank, IMF, UNCITRAL in coordination

📑 Module 2: Legislative Guide – Part I (Objectives & Scope)

• 2.1 Fair and efficient insolvency processes
• 2.2 Maximizing value of assets and protecting creditors
• 2.3 Reorganization vs. Liquidation under UNCITRAL
• 2.4 Encouraging responsible business conduct
• 2.5 Applicability to SMEs and cross-border entities

⚖️ Module 3: Legislative Guide – Parts II–IV

• 3.1 Commencement Standards: Who may apply, tests of insolvency
• 3.2 Treatment of Claims and Distribution
• 3.3 Office Holders, Judicial Role, and Court Supervision
• 3.4 Protection of contract rights, moratorium rules
• 3.5 Comparative Case Snapshot: Kenya vs. UK

🌐 Module 4: Part V – Cross-Border Insolvency + Model Law

• 4.1 Objectives of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
• 4.2 Recognition of foreign proceedings
• 4.3 Relief available to foreign representatives
• 4.4 Cooperation between courts and insolvency practitioners
• 4.5 Application scenarios: India (Section 234–235), US (Chapter 15), Brazil

🧠 Module 5: Final Quiz + Reflection

• 5.1 Multiple choice quiz (15 questions)
• 5.2 Short written reflection: “Why global harmonization matters”
• 5.3 Course summary deck & Certificate unlock
• 5.4 Optional Add-on: Live mentor debrief (comparative case chat)