Regulation 28 Amendment to the principal Rules in relation to Part 7 (provisions of general application)F1F2

After Rule 7.20 (representation of corporations) insert–

“Interpretation of creditor

7.20A.

(1)

This Rule applies where a member State liquidator has been appointed in relation to a person subject to insolvency proceedings.

(2)

For the purposes of the Rule 7.18(1) (right of inspection of proxies) a member State liquidator appointed in main proceedings is deemed to be a creditor.

(3)

Paragraph (2) is without prejudice to the generality of the right to participate referred to in paragraph 3 of Article 32 of the EC Regulation (exercise of creditors' rights).”.

After rule 7.26(2) (right to have list of creditors) insert–

“(2A)

For the purpose of this Rule a member State liquidator appointed in main proceedings in relation to a person is deemed to be a creditor.”.