Part 26A Restructuring Plans - Law, Practice & Key Developments

Introduction

As economic pressures persist and financing costs remain elevated, Part 26A restructuring plans have emerged as one of the most powerful and influential tools in the UK restructuring landscape. For legal professionals advising distressed businesses and stakeholders, understanding this rapidly evolving regime is increasingly essential.

This short webinar provides an up-to-date overview of the restructuring plan framework, examining the key statutory requirements, the operation of cross-class cram down and the strategic considerations that arise in complex and contested restructurings. You will explore how restructuring plans are being used in practice and how the courts are interpreting and applying the legislation.

Gain valuable insight into the latest judicial approaches to class composition, valuation evidence, fairness and the ‘relevant alternative’, with reference to recent authorities. The webinar will highlight common challenges, tactical considerations and potential pitfalls that can significantly influence the success of a restructuring plan. Whether advising companies, creditors or investors, you will develop a stronger understanding of the legal and commercial factors that drive outcomes.

Register today to enhance your ability to assess restructuring risk, navigate stakeholder negotiations and provide commercially focused advice with confidence. Leave equipped with the practical knowledge needed to advise effectively on one of the most important developments in modern UK restructuring law.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• Understand the statutory framework governing Part 26A restructuring plans under the Companies Act 2006
• Distinguish Part 26A restructuring plans from schemes of arrangement and other insolvency and restructuring tools
• Explain the cross-class cram down mechanism and the statutory conditions required for court sanction
• Identify and assess key issues emerging from recent case law and judicial developments
• Apply practical considerations when advising companies, creditors and other key stakeholders in restructuring scenarios

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 9th December 2026

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