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Overview
Elevate your legal career with our Certification Program in Bankruptcy & Insolvency Law, designed to equip professionals with in-depth expertise in corporate restructuring and debt resolution. This high-impact, six-month program features expert-led masterclasses and case-based learning, preparing you for the complexities of insolvency litigation, financial distress management, and corporate rescue strategies. Ideal for legal professionals, finance experts, and compliance officers, this program provides a practical, industry-aligned approach to handling IBC, liquidation proceedings, and debt restructuring frameworks.
key Highlights
Industry-Recognized Certification
Earn a prestigious certification in Bankruptcy & Insolvency Law, guided by top legal experts from IndusLaw, enhancing your professional credibility.
Learn from Experts LIVE
Gain mastery over IBC, debt restructuring, cross-border insolvency, and liquidation laws with live interactive sessions, case-based assignments, and practical legal training.
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Our Faculties & Industrial Mentors
Suadat Ahmad Kirmani
Partner, IndusLaw
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About IndusLaw?
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25+ Years of Legal Excellence with offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi NCR, IndusLaw is a trusted legal advisory firm serving corporates, financial institutions, and startups in complex financial and legal matters.
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Experts in Insolvency & Bankruptcy ,IndusLaw has a proven track record in corporate insolvency, restructuring, distressed asset management, and debt resolution strategies, offering strategic counsel under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to creditors, debtors, and resolution professionals.
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Leading NCLT & NCLAT Litigation Specialists with expertise in insolvency proceedings, distressed asset recovery, and creditor negotiations, IndusLaw represents clients before the NCLT, NCLAT, and Supreme Court of India, ensuring effective legal solutions in high-stakes cases.
Career Paths After This Course
Advise on corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings, distressed asset management, and debt resolution strategies under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Work on policy formulation, insolvency regulations, and corporate governance with institutions like the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), NCLT, and RBI.
Manage insolvency risks, negotiate debt restructuring, and ensure compliance with IBC and corporate debt resolution frameworks.
Support creditors, investors, and distressed asset funds in evaluating insolvency risks, debt recovery, and restructuring strategies.
Assist businesses in turnaround strategies, liquidation processes, and negotiating settlements for financially distressed companies.
Skills Covered
Legal Research & Analysis
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Corporate Finance & Debt Structuring
Interpersonal & Negotiation Skills
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Drafting & Documentation
Asset Valuation & Recovery
Technology & Financial Regulations
Pre-Requisites
Module 1
Introduction to Insolvency & Bankruptcy Laws in India
● Evolution of Insolvency Laws :
Pre-IBC framework (SARFAESI Act, RDBA, Companies Act)
Need for insolvency reform in India
Key objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
● Core Principles of IBC :
Structure and classification of the Code
Key definitions: Corporate Debtor, Financial Creditor, Operational Creditor, Resolution Professional
Differences between IBC and previous insolvency laws
● Institutional Framework & Key Stakeholders :
Role of NCLT, NCLAT, DRT, and Supreme Court
Role of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
Information Utilities (IUs) – functions, significance, and access
● Financial vs. Operational Creditors:
Rights and remedies of financial creditors vs. operational creditors
How operational creditors initiate insolvency proceedings
Comparative advantages of each category under IBC
Module 2
Initiation of Insolvency Process – Corporate & Individual
● Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) Overview :
Step-by-step CIRP process
Timelines under IBC for insolvency resolution
Role of Interim Resolution Professional (IRP)
● Initiation by Financial Creditors
Who qualifies as a financial creditor?
Prerequisites and required documentation
Drafting an insolvency petition for financial creditors
● Initiation by Operational Creditors
Who qualifies as an operational creditor?
Issuing a Demand Notice under Section 8 of IBC
Drafting an insolvency petition for operational creditors
● Initiation by Corporate Debtors
Why companies initiate their own insolvency (Section 10)
Documentation and legal requirements
NCLT’s role in approving or rejecting applications
Module 3
Insolvency Proceedings – Process & Strategy
● NCLT’s Role in Insolvency Cases :
Grounds for admission or rejection of applications
Effect of the moratorium under Section 14
● Constitution of the Committee of Creditors (CoC)
Who are the members of the CoC
Powers and duties of the CoC
● Filing & Admission of Claims
How to file claims with the Resolution Professional
Proof of debt and supporting documentation
Challenging rejection of claims before NCLT
● Case Study & Practical Session
Real-life case studies on corporate insolvency
Hands-on drafting workshop (demand notice, CIRP application)● License Agreements:
Drafting contracts to grant and regulate IP usage.
Module 4
Resolution Plans, Liquidation & Strategic Considerations
● Resolution Process & Approval of Plans
Submission and evaluation of resolution plans
Section 29A of IBC – Eligibility criteria
● Winding-Up vs. Liquidation
Differences between winding-up under the Companies Act vs. liquidation under IBC
Types of liquidation & priority of claims under the waterfall mechanism.
● Avoidance Transactions & Fraudulent Practices
Look-back period for preferential transactions
Undervalued transactions and fraudulent trading
Role of Resolution Professionals in detecting fraudulent transactions
● Cross-Border Insolvency & Global Perspectives
UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
India’s approach to cross-border insolvency cases
Module 5
Personal Insolvency, Guarantors & Homebuyers' Rights
● Insolvency Proceedings Against Personal Guarantors :
Difference between insolvency and bankruptcy
Legal framework for personal guarantors under IBC
Rights of creditors against personal guarantors
● Homebuyers as Financial Creditors :
Role of RERA, NCLT, and Consumer Forums
Impact of insolvency on pending real estate projects
Reverse CIRP & its impact on homebuyers
● One-Time Settlement (OTS) and Debt Recovery Strategies :
What is OTS?
Risks and benefits of debt restructuring
Legal risks for creditors and debtors in OTS
● Strategic Insights & Practical Training :
Litigation strategies in insolvency cases
Drafting legal submissions for NCLT
Module 6
Resolution Professionals, Advanced Issues & Career Guidance
Role & Duties of the Resolution Professional (RP) :
Managing business operations of a corporate debtor
Conducting CoC meetings & compliance obligations
Preparing the Information Memorandum
● Challenges in Insolvency & Advanced Issues :
Issues in claim verification
Jurisdictional overlaps: NCLT vs. High Courts vs. Supreme Court
● Insolvency Career Pathways :
Becoming an Insolvency Professional (IP)
Working with Resolution Professionals
Specializing as an Insolvency Lawyer
● Final Assessment & Certification
Benefits
Our comprehensive program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in your career. With a structured learning approach and hands-on industry-relevant projects, you'll develop the ability to tackle complex challenges and stay ahead in the dynamic field of Contract Drafting & Negotiation (Focus on AI tools & integration).
