Reorganization

Reorganization Abstract The subject of this thesis is reorganization as one of conceivable means of resolving insolvency or imminent insolvency within the territory of the Czech Republic. The objective of the thesis is primarily to put this legal institute into the context of the Czech insolvency law and to provide its reader with an insight not only into the legal regulation encompassed in the Insolvency Act but also into all the topical issues that are currently surrounding reorganization. The first chapter acquaints the reader with the development of the Czech insolvency law, in particular with the process of adopting the Insolvency Act and the pivotal conceptual changes it introduced. Furthermore, the chapter revolves around external influences from abroad that have served the legislator as sources of inspiration and as a consequence of which have to a certain degree shaped the Czech insolvency law into its current form. Last but not least, this chapter deals with the legislation of the European Union which primarily governs insolvency proceedings that entail a cross-border element. The second chapter, which forms the main part of the thesis, provides a complex and thorough description of the regulation on reorganization which is contained in the Insolvency Act. At the same time, it provides a critical..