Insurance Recovery For Dubai Credit Default Losses
By: Neal R. Brendel, Roberta D. Anderson
The recent announcement by the government of Dubai that it would be seeking a stand-still on debt repayments by Dubai World, and its subsidiary, Nakheel PJSC, has shaken the global financial markets and investment community. In the immediate wake of Dubai's announcement, creditors have begun to review their rights under UAE federal insolvency law and the law of other potentially applicable jurisdictions, as well as examining other available options for minimizing the financial impact of Dubai's credit crisis. This Alert is designed to assist companies by providing a general overview of the applicable insurance coverages that may cover such losses and discussing considerations for developing a plan to pursue potential insurance recovery.
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