John M. Wood, Lecturer in Law, School of Law, Lancaster University, UK

‘This book makes for a valuable contribution to the growing literature on the UK corporate insolvency law regime and the efficiency of the rescue culture. In addition to presenting established theoretical approaches, this book builds upon this knowledge and develops the concept of value preservation that adds new insights to existing discussions, a wealth of detail is provided as the various themes underpinning corporate rescue are scrutinised. The publication of this book is timely as the world emerges from COVID-19 and is currently battling a “costs of living” crisis. Scholars, practitioners, or policymakers seeking to understand current UK perspectives on corporate rescue will find Wood’s insights valuable. Thus, this work deserves a place on the shelves of anyone with an interest in UK corporate insolvency and rescue law. Its accessibility will appeal to domestic, as well as international higher-education students, early career academics, as well as more senior scholars.’

• Contents: Foreword Preface 1. Introduction to corporate rescue 2. The pursuit of a corporate rescue objective 3. Corporate insolvency law theories and the rescue endgame 4. The value within the failed company 5. The value of corporate rescue 6. The interpretation of rescue and its value 7. The role of the courts and their input in rescue proceedings 8. Rescue in practice Index

John M. Wood, Lecturer in Law, School of Law, Lancaster University, UK

‘This book makes for a valuable contribution to the growing literature on the UK corporate insolvency law regime and the efficiency of the rescue culture. In addition to presenting established theoretical approaches, this book builds upon this knowledge and develops the concept of value preservation that adds new insights to existing discussions, a wealth of detail is provided as the various themes underpinning corporate rescue are scrutinised. The publication of this book is timely as the world emerges from COVID-19 and is currently battling a “costs of living” crisis. Scholars, practitioners, or policymakers seeking to understand current UK perspectives on corporate rescue will find Wood’s insights valuable. Thus, this work deserves a place on the shelves of anyone with an interest in UK corporate insolvency and rescue law. Its accessibility will appeal to domestic, as well as international higher-education students, early career academics, as well as more senior scholars.’

• Contents: Foreword Preface 1. Introduction to corporate rescue 2. The pursuit of a corporate rescue objective 3. Corporate insolvency law theories and the rescue endgame 4. The value within the failed company 5. The value of corporate rescue 6. The interpretation of rescue and its value 7. The role of the courts and their input in rescue proceedings 8. Rescue in practice Index