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"COMI Tourism" Alone Does Not Preclude Chapter 15 Enforcement of a UK Part 26A Restructuring Plan Containing Non-Debtor Releases and Exculpations
The Decision In In re NFE Global Holdings Limited, 2026 WL 2032660 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. July 14, 2026), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York recognized as foreign main proceedings two English proceedings under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006 ("Part 26A") and enforced the English court-sanctioned restructuring plans, including non-debtor releases and exculpations.
The CEO’s Autumn Reset: What Needs to Change Before 2027?
29th September 2026 Posted on Categories NewsTags business advice, ceo advice, David Harding, monthly news, vistage By David Harding, Vistage Chair There is something about September and October that creates a natural reset point for business leaders. The summer is behind us, teams are back, diaries are filling up again and suddenly the end of the year doesn’t feel very far away. Before long, conversations will turn to Christmas, year-end numbers and plans for 2027.
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Overall Original
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Overall by David Harding 29 Aug 12:44 BST A Windy Way To End The Week Friday was going to be windy. Everyone knew that. The question was just how windy, especially as many of the forecasts had under-estimated the strength on Thursday. When the time came for the race officers to make the all-important decision - racing or no racing - at least it wasn't a marginal one.
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 5 Original
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 5 by David Harding 28 Aug 06:37 BST Is It Best From The West? After four days of easterlies, it was a return to classic Poole Week conditions on the Thursday of Poole Week 2026: warm sun and a brisk south-westerly blowing across the harbour. This is exactly what most competitors wanted. South-westerlies tend to be cleaner than easterlies, especially in the harbour's Top Triangle because there's no wind-shadow from Brownsea Island.
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 4 Original
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 4 by David Harding 27 Aug 05:55 BST A Game of Snakes and Ladders Whatever else it might be, racing in dinghies and keelboats (and yachts too, for that matter) is never predictable. It's true that the best sailors tend to rise to the top, but it doesn't mean that they run away with it every time. A poor start, weed around the rudder, a series of unfavourable wind shifts or simple bad luck can leave anyone struggling.
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 3 Original
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 3 by David Harding 26 Aug 07:01 BST Up and down, round and round: that pretty well sums up where the boats were going on the Tuesday of Poole Week, and what the wind was doing too. Most of the fleets had 'up and down' courses (principally upwind/downwind with a few variations), while others had 'round and round' - which, in this case, meant around the islands in the south-eastern corner of Poole Harbour (Brownsea, Furzey and Green).
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 2 Original
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 2 by David Harding 25 Aug 07:29 BST The East Wind Doth Blow For a while on Monday morning, it looked as though any racing would be unlikely on Day 2 of Poole Week. Eurus (the god of the east wind) was letting rip. At times between 11am and 1pm, Parkstone Yacht Club's platform was recording an average of over 20 knots and gusts into the 30s.
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 1 Original
Poole Week 2026, In Association With Haven Knox-Johnston Day 1 by David Harding 24 Aug 06:32 BST Sunshine and shifts The UK's long hot summer has been wobbling a little over the past week or so, but it was back for the first day of Poole Week. The sun was shining, the temperatures returned to near-tropical (well, almost) and a south-easterly breeze of 10-12 knots was waiting to greet the 150-odd dinghies and keelboats as they headed out into the harbour.
Poole Week 2026 is getting closer Original
Poole Week 2026 is getting closer by David Harding 5 Aug 08:07 BST Poole Week (23rd to 28th August) is getting ever closer, and Parkstone Yacht Club is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. Events on this scale demand vast amounts of organisation and endless hours of planning and preparation by volunteers. Commercial sponsorship has become ever more important, too.
Round the Island Race 2026 David Harding Photo Gallery Original
Round the Island Race 2026 David Harding Photo Gallery by David Harding 13 Jul 05:55 PDT We have some great shots from another photographer busy in the Solent at the weekend. David Harding says, "I did my usual thing of going all the way around and, by sheer coincidence, I think I shot all bar two of the top 25 IRC finishers overall. "The trouble is that when you think like a racing sailor, you sometimes photograph like a racing sailor.
The AI Shift: A Leadership Test for Every Business
Posted on Categories NewsTags AI, David Harding, monthly news, vistage By David Harding Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future consideration for business leaders, it is already reshaping the way organisations operate across every sector. From professional services and manufacturing to retail, hospitality and finance, businesses across Sussex are actively exploring how AI can improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making and create competitive advantage.
Poole Week in association with Haven Knox-Johnston - Entries are open for 2026 event Original
Poole Week in association with Haven Knox-Johnston - Entries are open for 2026 event by David Harding 22 May 10:39 BST One of the south coast's biggest and best regattas for dinghies and small keelboats takes place once again in August, this year from 23rd to 28th (just before the Bank Holiday weekend). Poole Week in association with Haven Knox-Johnston offers great racing, on-the-water coaching, post-race analysis and a daily prize-giving with prizes that are well worth winning.
Poole Yacht Racing Association's Poole Bay Summer Series - Day 1 Original
Poole Yacht Racing Association's Poole Bay Summer Series - Day 1 by David Harding 18 May 13:57 BST Poole Yacht Racing Association (PYRA) has organised a series of bay races from May to September, on one Sunday a month. They're free to enter and open to any boat with a VPRS rating. The first race, run by Parkstone Yacht Club on behalf of PYRA, was held on 10th May in a north-easterly breeze that gusted to well over 20 knots and kicked up a lumpy sea.
Collective Spirit: a boat of a thousand pieces
No Skips: 3 Jam Band Albums From the 1970s You’ll Never Have To Fast-Forward Through This is no skips: three classic rock jam band albums from the 1970s you'll never have to fast-forward ever again.The post No Skips: 3 Jam Band Albums …
Colliers Delivers Rare Industrial Transaction in One of Los Angeles’ Most Supply-Constrained Submarkets
Los Angeles, Calif., April 7, 2026 – Colliers announces the sale of a 113,500‑square‑foot industrial building located at 12224 Montague Street in the highly sought‑after East San Fernando Valley/North Los Angeles submarket. As Industrial continues to rank among the tightest in the region, with limited inventory and persistent demand from industrial users seeking well-located space, the sale marks a rare occurrence.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Getting a Boost from the Great Rebound
This article is part of Bain's 2026 M&A Report. The year 2025 marked a near-record rebound in M&A, with global deal value rising 40%, to $4.9 trillion. Total M&A as a percentage of nominal GDP grew from 3.2% to 4.2% (see Figure 1). The rebound of 2025 was notably broad-based across industries and geographies, and it was fueled by a resurgence in megadeals valued at greater than $5 billion (see “Looking Back at M&A in 2025: Behind the Great Rebound”). The wave may not have crested.
Looking Back at M&A in 2025: Behind the Great Rebound
In a year marked by artificial intelligence’s rampant advancement, shifting trade policies, and tepid global volume growth, companies across industries saw the urgent need to reboot strategy. And for many, that meant a return to M&A. The year 2025 is on track to become the second-highest in deal activity: up 36% in value, to an estimated $4.8 trillion, and 5% in volume (see Figure 1), with similar gains across strategic, private equity (PE), and venture capital (VC) acquirers.
Bidding a fond farewell to Stowe
To the Editor: On Friday, we sold our house after 30 wonderful years in Stowe. We have such deep gratitude to so many who made our life rich. Lynn and Jim kicked it all off. Christine taught our boys adventure. It was fun to dream about an arts scene in town with JSM. Lynn P. made it happen. Thank you, Johanes, for the Meadow. Tony, Patty and Brian, along with so many others, fed us. Karen and Ross, what wonderful bread. We will never forget your loss.
Gianni Infantino
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Integrating multi-cancer early detection into routine clinical care
By David Harding, SVP, Pipeline Product Management, Exact Sciences Integrating multi-cancer early detection (MCED) into routine care represents a transformative opportunity for health systems to redefine their approach to cancer screening.
Cuts to degree subjects across the UK are preventing thousands of young people studying social sciences, humanities or arts in their region, new analysis has found. The British Academy has… | Phil Baty
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 are published next month, and the extraordinary depth and breadth of data that goes into the ranking is set out in the graphic below. The rankings, out at 00.01 BST on 9th October, are based on full, detailed data submissions from 3,168 universities across 136 countries.
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AI Tools That Instantly Make Your Small Business Look Bigger
Perception matters. Customers often judge whether they'll work with you based on how "professional" you look. The challenge? Most small business owners don't have big-company budgets. That's where AI levels the playing field. For just a few dollars a month, you can give your business the same polish and presence as companies ten times your size. Here are five AI tools that instantly make your small business look bigger and more credible. 1.
Poole Week 2025, in association with Haven Knox-Johnston - Day 6 Original
Poole Week 2025, in association with Haven Knox-Johnston - Day 6 by David Harding 30 Aug 16:19 BST A (Relatively) Gentle Way To Wind Up The Week After one of most consistently breezy Poole Weeks of recent years, everyone was hoping that the wind had seen the forecast for Friday and would know that it was supposed to moderate. Thankfully it did. It wasn't exactly a zephyr even so, with a mean wind speed of 10-14 knots from the west and the occasional gust into the 20s.
AI Chatbots That Actually Close Sales (And How to Build One Fast)
Most people still think of chatbots as clunky little boxes on websites that can barely answer "What are your opening hours?" But in 2025, chatbots have grown up. Thanks to AI, today's bots don't just answer FAQs - they can qualify leads, nurture prospects, and even close sales. And here's the kicker: you don't need a coding background to build one. Here's how small businesses (and side hustlers) can build an AI chatbot that actually drives revenue. 1.
3 No-Code Tools That Replace an Assistant for $50 a Month
Hiring an assistant sounds like a dream for most small business owners and freelancers. Someone to manage your calendar, organize your tasks, and keep the admin pile under control. But assistants cost hundreds (if not thousands) a month - way out of reach for most. The good news is, you can get 80% of the same benefits for less than $50 a month using AI-powered no-code tools. Here are three tools that can act as your "digital assistant" - without the salary. 1.
The AI Toolkit Every Freelancer Needs in 2025
Freelancing is freedom - but it also comes with a price: you're not just the worker, you're the accountant, marketer, project manager, and customer service rep. That juggling act eats up time that should be spent on actual client work. The good news? In 2025, you don't need to do it all yourself. The right set of AI tools can handle the bulk of admin, promotion, and even creative work for you. Here's the AI toolkit every freelancer should be using this year. 1.
Stop Paying for Social Media Managers
Social media has become the modern shopfront. If you're not posting regularly, you look invisible. The problem is, most small business owners don't have the time (or budget) to hire a social media manager. That's where AI steps in. For less than the cost of a single dinner out, you can automate 80% of your social posting. Here's how to run consistent, professional-looking social media for just $29 a month. 1.
How to Build a $500/Month AI Automation Service in 10 Hours
Most people think starting a business means months of planning, thousands in upfront costs, and a complicated setup. That may have been true in the past - but not anymore. With the rise of AI and no-code automation tools, you can now launch a service in a single weekend, often in less than 10 hours of work. In this playbook, I'll show you how to build a $500/month AI automation service that runs on autopilot once it's set up. 1.
The $200 Side Hustle: Launching an AI-Powered Review Service
Every small business knows that Google reviews can make or break them. A local café with 50 glowing reviews looks more trustworthy than one with five. But here’s the catch — most owners hate asking customers to leave reviews. That gap is where you come in. With less than $200 and a few AI-powered tools, you can launch a review-automation side hustle that businesses will gladly pay $99 a month for. Here’s exactly how to set it up: Professionalism matters.
Stop Wasting Hours - 5 AI Tools That Automate Admin for Small Business Owners
One minute you’re serving customers, the next you’re doing invoices, replying to emails, or chasing suppliers. The problem? Admin never ends. In fact, studies show that small business owners spend up to 16 hours a week on paperwork and routine admin. That’s two full working days where you’re not actually growing your business. The good news is, AI can now handle much of that “busy work” for you.
Poole Week 2025, in association with Haven Knox-Johnston - Day 3 Original
Poole Week 2025, in association with Haven Knox-Johnston - Day 3 by David Harding 27 Aug 05:53 BST All Change On The Western Front If you like sailing in windy weather, the Tuesday of Poole Week was a day to savour. Some love the excitement, the challenge, the satisfaction of a job well done if you get around the course, and the sense of exhilaration and relief when you return to shore for a well-earned beer or two. Others simply don't enjoy it, and would rather not sail.
Poole Week 2025 - Day 2 Original
Poole Week 2025 - Day 2 by David Harding 26 Aug 06:55 BST Monday Sun-Day (Again) It's rare to have weather that's as similar on two successive days as it was on the Sunday and Monday of Poole Week 2025. Monday was, like Sunday, a beautiful day on the water (for Mamas and Papas as well as any of their children who happened to be out there - and if you don't understand that reference in relation to the title, you're too young and will have to ask your aged relatives).
Poole Week 2025 - Day 1 Original
Poole Week 2025 - Day 1 by David Harding 25 Aug 07:47 BST It would have been hard to ask for better sailing conditions than those that greeted the competitors in Poole Week as they headed out into the harbour for the first day of racing. They were met with a sun that just didn't blink, and a south-easterly wind of 12-16 knots that, on the Parkstone platform, hardly moved from 130 degrees all day.
Clarity In Singapore: How COMI Is Determined Under The UNCITRAL Model Law On Cross-Border Insolvency
In Short The Situation: In re Fullerton Capital Ltd [2025] SGCA 11, a BVI-incorporated company entered into insolvency proceedings in the British Virgin Islands ("BVI"). The liquidators sought recognition of the BVI liquidation as a "foreign main proceeding" in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, as adopted in the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 ("Model Law").
Clarity in Singapore: How COMI Is Determined Under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency | JD Supra
In Short The Situation: In re Fullerton Capital Ltd [2025] SGCA 11, a BVI-incorporated company entered into insolvency proceedings in the British Virgin Islands ("BVI"). The liquidators sought recognition of the BVI liquidation as a "foreign main proceeding" in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, as adopted in the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 ("Model Law").
Clarity in Singapore: How COMI Is Determined Under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
The Situation: In [2025] SGCA 11, a BVI-incorporated company entered into insolvency proceedings in the British Virgin Islands ("BVI"). The liquidators sought recognition of the BVI liquidation as a "foreign main proceeding" in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, as adopted in the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 ("Model Law").
Poole Week: it's time to enter Original
Poole Week: it's time to enter by David Harding 29 Jul 15:44 BST Take advantage of early-bird entry fees for the event in a month's time Poole Week - one of the south coast's biggest and best regattas for dinghies and small keelboats - is now less than a month away. Entries have been flooding in and already exceed 130 boats across the fleets, which range from ILCAs, Dart 18s and RS200s to Wayfarers, Flying Fifteens and Cornish Shrimpers.
Rolex Fastnet Race Start - David Harding Photo Gallery Original
Rolex Fastnet Race Start - David Harding Photo Gallery by David Harding 27 Jul 08:02 PDT David Harding travels across Christchurch Bay to take photos, so captured the fleet as they got caught in the rain squall exiting the Solent and passing the Needles. Enjoy his photo gallery with a selection below and more in the gallery above.
Global M&A resilient to tariff shock as executives lean in with dealmaking to exploit disruptions-Bain & Company M&A Midyear Report
Skip to Content Leading companies will pursue multi-year M&A roadmaps to secure scale advantage, expanded capabilities and future-proof portfolios amid volatility June 27, 2025 min read Press release Global M&A resilient to tariff shock as executives lean in with dealmaking to exploit disruptions—Bain & Company M&A Midyear Report Featured Experts
The CEO’s 7 Laws of Leadership
By David Harding, Vistage Chair. In today’s complex and uncertain business environment, leaders are being tested more than ever before. How we respond to that pressure, and how we lead through it, defines the future of our businesses and the people who rely on them. At Vistage, we’ve coached over 100,000 CEOs across the globe for more than 60 years, giving us an unparalleled understanding of what successful leadership truly looks like.
New York Bankruptcy Court Recognizes English Scheme of Arrangement Proceeding Under Chapter 15 Despite Concerns of Improper COMI Manipulation | JD Supra
Approaching its 20-year anniversary, chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code has proven to be an invaluable tool for facilitating cross-border bankruptcy and insolvency cases.
Business Restructuring Review Vol. 24 No. 3 | May-June 2025
JD Jones Day More Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers across five continents. The Firm is distinguished by a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs. In U.S. v. Miller, No. 23-824, 2025 WL 906502 (U.S. Mar.
Poole Week Revitalised For 2025 Original
Poole Week Revitalised For 2025 by David Harding 24 May 13:37 BST New race teams and new courses for the summer's big event How do you make a great sailing week even better, without losing the elements that have always made it a great sailing week? In the case of Poole Week, the answer is to make better use of its greatest natural asset: Poole Harbour.
New York Bankruptcy Court Recognizes English Scheme Of Arrangement Proceeding Under Chapter 15 Despite Concerns Of Improper COMI Manipulation
Approaching its 20-year anniversary, chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code has proven to be an invaluable tool for facilitating cross-border bankruptcy and insolvency cases.
M&A in a New Economic World Order
The tariffs announced on April 2, 2025, marked the end of the beginning for a new economic world order. The effect on dealmaking has been swift, with strategic M&A dropping by 39% in April. Now, as companies wrestle with the immediate and long-term impacts on strategy and the rising risk of recession, those that thrive will rapidly retool for a world in which the free movement of goods, capital, IP, and people cannot be taken for granted.
Demand Shore Based Access to Bluefin Tuna - End Vessel-Only Permits for Coastal Anglers
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Looking Ahead to 2025: Preparing for What Comes Next
This article is part of Bain's 2025 M&A Report. After three years of underwhelming M&A activity, 2025 may finally be the year that the M&A market breaks through. During that slow time, the best companies persisted, learning how to navigate unfavorable market realities to deliver inorganic growth. For many, there wasn’t an option. Foundational shifts in technology, sector profit pools, and the broader global economy demanded a strategic response.
Take Your Seats: Cineworld Draws An Audience In UK High Court
The Situation: Four UK companies within the Cineworld Group ("Cineworld") have obtained court sanction to an English-law Part 26A restructuring plan ("RP").
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