October 2007

7.1 Introduction

This chapter gives information and guidance on matters relating to the transfer of proceedings between courts and, particularly, on the transfer of insolvency proceedings and the official receiver’s responsibilities and role relating thereto.

The chapter is divided into the following parts:

Part 1 – General right of transfer - (paragraphs 7.2 to 7.6)

Part 2 – Courts with insolvency jurisdiction – (paragraphs 7.7 to 7.11)

Part 3 – Transfer of insolvency proceedings – (paragraphs 7.12 to 7.22)

Part 4 – Internal procedures concerning the transfer of proceedings – (paragraphs 7.23 to 7.37)

[Onto Part 1 – General right of transfer]