Insolvency
Objectives
The course's main goal is to provide students with an overview on insolvency law. At the end of the semester, students should be able to understand what mechanisms can be used to prevent insolvency and how to deal with insolvency proceedings, both in theory and in practice.
General characterization
Code
33179
Credits
4
Responsible teacher
João Pedro Pinto-Ferreira
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 112
Teaching language
Available soon
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Bibliography
Not Applicable
Teaching method
The teaching method combines theoretic presentation with the debate of several questions raised by the teacher and analysis of practical exercises.
Evaluation method
- Exam.
- Continuous evaluation and exam. The final grade will be calculated as follows: 40% for continuous evaluation (participation in class and a group assignment in writing) and 60% for the exam. The final grade can never be lower than the exam's grade.
Subject matter
1. Introduction to insolvency law
2. Insolvency proceedings
2.1. Procedure leading up to the declaration of insolvency
2.2. Effects associated to the declaration of insolvency
2.3. Lodging, verification and ranking of claims
2.4. Administration and liquidation of the insolvent estate
2.5. Payment to the creditors
2.6. Conclusion of the proceedings
2.7. Discharge of debt
3. Special proceedings for revitalization (PER)
Programs
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