Invest Europe
Insolvency
Key policy areas
19 Nov 2019
The EU Insolvency Directive is important for the convergence of restructuring laws in Europe. In short, the rules stipulate what must be done when a portfolio company is struggling financially. The EU last updated insolvency rules during the last parliament as part of the Capital Markets Union project.
How does it affect private equity?
EU business insolvency rules are relevant for those Invest Europe members involved in distressed opportunities. The legal regime surrounding insolvency at EU level has a significant potential impact the availability and viability of such investment opportunities and can have a direct bearing on the risk-return ratio for a private equity fund.
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Response to MEP Pascal Canfin’s consultation on the EU‑Inc. Framework
Positions & consultation responses
02 Jul 2026
Position on the 28th Regime Corporate Legal Framework (EU Inc.)
Positions & consultation responses
15 May 2026
Consultation response to EC proposal on Insolvency law
Positions & consultation responses
13 Mar 2023
Invest Europe replies to EC proposal to further harmonise the insolvency law
Positions & consultation responses
13 Mar 2023
Invest Europe replies to Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT) public consultation
Positions & consultation responses
26 Jan 2023
Response to European Commission Consultation on Enhancing the convergence of insolvency laws
Positions & consultation responses
26 Mar 2021
Position Paper on the Insolvency Directive
Positions & consultation responses
07 Dec 2018
Response to Capital Markets Union Mid-Term Consultation
Positions & consultation responses
17 Mar 2017
Position Paper on Insolvency Directive
Positions & consultation responses
16 Mar 2017
Response to European Commission Consultation on EU Insolvency frameworks
Positions & consultation responses
15 Jun 2016
Response to European Commission Call for Evidence on EU Regulatory Framework for Financial Services
Positions & consultation responses
31 Jan 2016
EVCA-PAE Response to Green Paper on Capital Markets Union
Positions & consultation responses
13 May 2015
EC Green Paper on Capital Markets Union
Positions & consultation responses
18 Feb 2015
Response to consultation on insolvency
Positions & consultation responses
11 Oct 2013