The European Insolvency Regulation
An Essential Guide
Edward Elgar Publishing
Will be published approx. on 23. July 2026
Book
Hardback
298 pages
978-1-0353-9643-6 (ISBN)
Description
This practical guide examines the system and the rules of cross-border insolvency and restructuring in the European Union. It explores the history and evolution of the European Insolvency Regulation (EIR) 2015, discussing its main provisions and the relevant case law of the CJEU, and situating the EIR 2015 in light of its forthcoming review.
Key Features:
Provides insight into the fundamentals of international and cross-border insolvency law
Analyses the role of insolvency and restructuring in the EU internal market
Assesses how EIR 2015 has revised its rules, particularly surrounding groups of companies and restructuring plans
Explains the key provisions of EIR, including international jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of judgments, and cooperation duties
Proposes topics that warrant attention for the forthcoming review of the EIR, including scope,
applicable law, and recognition and enforcement of judgments
The European Insolvency Regulation: An Essential Guide is a valuable resource for legal professionals, judges, policymakers, and scholars working with cross-border insolvency and restructuring law. More broadly, it will also be of practical relevance for practitioners in European law and corporate law with an interest in insolvency and restructuring.
Key Features:
Provides insight into the fundamentals of international and cross-border insolvency law
Analyses the role of insolvency and restructuring in the EU internal market
Assesses how EIR 2015 has revised its rules, particularly surrounding groups of companies and restructuring plans
Explains the key provisions of EIR, including international jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of judgments, and cooperation duties
Proposes topics that warrant attention for the forthcoming review of the EIR, including scope,
applicable law, and recognition and enforcement of judgments
The European Insolvency Regulation: An Essential Guide is a valuable resource for legal professionals, judges, policymakers, and scholars working with cross-border insolvency and restructuring law. More broadly, it will also be of practical relevance for practitioners in European law and corporate law with an interest in insolvency and restructuring.
Reviews / Votes
'This is an ideal complement to the available literature on the EIR! Judges, practitioners, academics, and students, as well as European lawmakers, will benefit greatly from this highly recommended book and its analytical approach.' -- Reinhard Bork, University of Hamburg, Germany 'An indispensable guide for practitioners, judges, and students. The analytical framework and forward-looking discussion of the EIR offer clear and practical insights for policymakers and professionals in other jurisdictions confronting comparable cross-border insolvency challenges.' -- Shuai Guo, China University of Political Science and Law, China 'The European Insolvency Regulation: An Essential Guide provides a thorough analysis of European Union insolvency law. It offers a timely and refreshing look at the complexities of cross-border insolvency proceedings and their impact on international business relations.' -- Remigijus Jokubauskas, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania 'Cross-border insolvencies scare many jurists because of their complexity. The EU developed a very effective system for such insolvencies. This excellent book dissolves fears about the unknown by giving answers to key questions, in a brilliantly detailed and simple way, reflecting in-depth knowledge. A real treasure for interested readers.' -- Elina Moustaira, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece 'This book is work that reaches several readers - whether in a classroom, as a reference guide in interpretation for practice or at a policy forum. As a timely contribution it coherently equips pedagogy and purpose.' -- Ishana Tripathi, NALSAR University of Law, IndiaMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0353-9643-6 (9781035396436)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Bob Wessels, Professor Emeritus, Leiden University Law School, the Netherlands and Defne Tasman, PhD Researcher, University of Antwerp, Faculty of Law, Belgium
Content
Contents
Preface
PART I FOUNDATIONS
1 Fundamentals of insolvency law
2 The EU internal market and the role of insolvency
3 Background to the European insolvency framework
PART II THE OPERATION OF THE EIR 2015
4 Scope of application
5 International jurisdiction and main proceedings
6 Secondary proceedings
7 Applicable law
8 Recognition and enforcement of judgments
9 Communication and cooperation
10 Insolvency of groups of companies
11 Actors involved
12 Foreign creditors
13 Other matters: the EIR 2015
PART III EIR 2015 AND ITS FUTURE
14 Achievements and the 2027 review clause
15 Key issues: needed reforms
16 Concluding reflections on the European Insolvency
Regulation
Appendix 1: Text of the EIR 2015
Appendix 2: Latest Annex A & B (October 2025)
Appendix 3: Recommendations for Protocols in Group
Insolvencies
Select bibliography
Preface
PART I FOUNDATIONS
1 Fundamentals of insolvency law
2 The EU internal market and the role of insolvency
3 Background to the European insolvency framework
PART II THE OPERATION OF THE EIR 2015
4 Scope of application
5 International jurisdiction and main proceedings
6 Secondary proceedings
7 Applicable law
8 Recognition and enforcement of judgments
9 Communication and cooperation
10 Insolvency of groups of companies
11 Actors involved
12 Foreign creditors
13 Other matters: the EIR 2015
PART III EIR 2015 AND ITS FUTURE
14 Achievements and the 2027 review clause
15 Key issues: needed reforms
16 Concluding reflections on the European Insolvency
Regulation
Appendix 1: Text of the EIR 2015
Appendix 2: Latest Annex A & B (October 2025)
Appendix 3: Recommendations for Protocols in Group
Insolvencies
Select bibliography