Representation of Maltese Holdings and Zollinger Investments [2012] JRC 239 (21 December 2012)

Representation of Maltese Holdings and Zollinger Investments [2012] JRC 239 (21 December 2012)

The Court exercised its discretion to wind up Maltese Holdings and Zollinger Investments under Article 155(1) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and appoint independent liquidators, based on the need to resolve conflicts, investigate claims, protect stakeholder interests, and uphold Jersey's commercial reputation.

Citation
[2012] JRC 239
Parties
Applicant: Maltese Holdings; Applicant: Zollinger Investments; Respondent: Mr Barty O'Brien; Potential Creditor: Ms Nagle; Interested Party: Astro; Interested Party: IBRC; Ultimate Beneficial Owner of Astro: Mr Bernard Lambilliotte; Interested Party: Viscount
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 December 2012
Procedural Posture
Winding Up Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Winding Up, Just and Equitable Jurisdiction, Appointment of Liquidators, Creditor Protection
Company Law Insolvency Winding Up Just and Equitable Jurisdiction Appointment of Liquidators Creditor Protection

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Parties

Maltese Holdings

Applicant

Zollinger Investments

Applicant

Mr Barty O'Brien

Respondent

Ms Nagle

Potential Creditor

Astro

Interested Party

IBRC

Interested Party

Mr Bernard Lambilliotte

Ultimate Beneficial Owner of Astro

Viscount

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Winding Up Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Maltese Holdings and Zollinger Investments should be wound up under Article 155(1) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991
  2. 2 Whether independent liquidators should be appointed
  3. 3 Whether the interests of creditors and stakeholders are adequately protected

Ratio Decidendi

The Court exercised its discretion to wind up Maltese Holdings and Zollinger Investments under Article 155(1) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 and appoint independent liquidators, based on the need to resolve conflicts, investigate claims, protect stakeholder interests, and uphold Jersey's commercial reputation.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Maltese Holdings and Zollinger Investments are wound up pursuant to Article 155(1) of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991.
  • Mr Adrian Rabet and Mr Dermot Boylan of Moore Stephens Risk and Recovery Limited appointed as joint liquidators of Maltese Holdings.