Buying distressed assets

When the owner of a business, a real estate, a shareholding, or another asset is insolvent or in likelihood of insolvency or facing a situation of crisis, it often needs to dispose of its assets in order recovering liquidity useful for settling its debts or carrying on the business.

Potential buyers may seize good opportunities, but they have to consider the risks they may face, and the possible solutions to avoid or limit such risks provided by the relevant jurisdiction.

This online guide is intended to provide a definition of distressed assets and insolvency or likelihood of insolvency and to highlight the risks and possible solutions in various jurisdictions around the world, thus helping potential buyers to approach the transaction in an informed manner.