# Can a Contractual Clause Effectively Create Mutuality between Corporate Affiliates in Bankruptcy? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-02
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## Concept

A contractual clause attempting to establish mutuality among [corporate affiliates](https://prime.greeks.live/area/corporate-affiliates/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) for setoff purposes within a U.S. bankruptcy proceeding is fundamentally unenforceable. The architecture of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, specifically Section 553, erects a rigid and non-negotiable standard of [bilateral mutuality](https://prime.greeks.live/area/bilateral-mutuality/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This principle dictates that the right of setoff ▴ the cancellation of reciprocal debts ▴ is preserved only for obligations existing between the exact same two legal entities.

The core operational reality for any institutional creditor is that the [distinct legal](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-legal-and-operational-frameworks-for-cross-jurisdictional-collateral-pledging-in-asia/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) personalities of corporate parents, subsidiaries, and other affiliates are strictly respected by bankruptcy courts in this context. Any attempt to contractually collapse these separate entities into a single counterparty for debt-netting purposes will fail when tested.

The legal mechanism at issue is the “triangular setoff.” This arrangement involves three parties, typically a creditor, a debtor, and an affiliate of the debtor. The creditor seeks to offset a debt it owes to the bankrupt debtor against a claim it holds against the debtor’s affiliate. While such provisions may be valid under state law outside of bankruptcy, they are nullified by federal bankruptcy law. The judiciary’s consistent interpretation, exemplified by landmark rulings like _[In re Orexigen Therapeutics](https://prime.greeks.live/area/in-re-orexigen-therapeutics/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), Inc._, treats Section 553’s [mutuality requirement](https://prime.greeks.live/area/mutuality-requirement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) as a definitive federal standard that preempts private agreements.

The objective is to uphold a foundational principle of bankruptcy ▴ the orderly and [equitable distribution](https://prime.greeks.live/area/equitable-distribution/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) of the debtor’s assets to all creditors. Allowing a [triangular setoff](https://prime.greeks.live/area/triangular-setoff/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) would grant the participating creditor a preferential recovery, elevating it above other similarly situated creditors in direct contravention of the Bankruptcy Code’s distributive scheme.

> A contractual agreement cannot override the federal bankruptcy law requirement for strict, bilateral mutuality between two parties for a setoff to be valid.

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## The Unyielding Nature of Bilateral Mutuality

The concept of mutuality in bankruptcy is precise. It demands that debts are due to and from the same persons or entities acting in the same capacity. A parent corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary are, for this purpose, distinct legal persons.

A debt owed by a creditor to the subsidiary cannot be offset by a claim that same creditor has against the parent company, even if a master services agreement explicitly permits such an action. The courts view the corporate veil between affiliates as absolute in the context of setoff, short of a successful substantive consolidation argument, which is a separate and high legal bar to clear.

This strict construction serves a critical systemic function. It prevents sophisticated creditors from structuring contracts that would allow them to effectively jump the line in a bankruptcy distribution. The integrity of the bankruptcy process depends on a predictable and fair allocation of the debtor’s limited resources.

Permitting contractual mutuality would introduce an element of private ordering that undermines this public policy objective, creating a system where the best-negotiated contracts, rather than the established creditor hierarchy, determine recovery amounts. Therefore, the legal system treats [Section 553](https://prime.greeks.live/area/section-553/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) as a gatekeeper, preserving only those [pre-existing setoff rights](https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-a-contractual-right-to-setoff-exist-without-the-mutuality-of-obligation-under-the-us-bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) that align with its stringent bilateral framework.

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## What Is the Judicial Rationale for Rejecting Contractual Mutuality?

Courts have articulated a clear rationale for why Section 553’s mutuality requirement cannot be contractually fabricated. The Third Circuit in _Orexigen_ stated that Congress intended for mutuality to mean only debts between two parties, and did not intend to include any “contractual elaboration on that kind of simple, [bilateral relationship](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-between-bilateral-clearing-and-central-clearing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).” The argument is that the text of the [Bankruptcy Code](https://prime.greeks.live/area/bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) itself is the primary source of authority. Section 553 preserves pre-existing setoff rights; it does not create new ones or allow parties to define the terms of what constitutes a “mutual” debt for bankruptcy purposes.

The judiciary views the requirement of mutuality as a distinct and limiting component of federal law, separate from the underlying state law that might otherwise govern the contract. The purpose is to prevent a single creditor or a small group of affiliated creditors from gaining an unfair advantage over the general body of creditors. By enforcing this strict bilateralism, courts ensure that the debtor’s estate is not depleted by pre-petition arrangements that violate the spirit and letter of the Bankruptcy Code’s priority scheme. The message from the judiciary is unambiguous ▴ the principle of equitable distribution is paramount and cannot be contracted away.

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## Strategy

From a strategic perspective, incorporating [triangular setoff clauses](https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-a-contractual-right-to-setoff-exist-without-the-mutuality-of-obligation-under-the-us-bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) into commercial agreements is an exercise in [risk mitigation](https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-mitigation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) that is effective outside of bankruptcy but proves illusory within it. Corporate groups and their counterparties pursue these arrangements for sound commercial reasons. They seek to manage credit exposure across a wide-ranging business relationship, treating the corporate family as a single economic unit.

This simplifies accounting and provides a mechanism to net out obligations, reducing the transactional friction and financial risk inherent in dealing with multiple affiliated entities. The strategic intent is to create a private, contractually defined ecosystem where debts can be efficiently settled across the entire enterprise.

The strategic failure occurs at the precise moment this protection is needed most ▴ the bankruptcy filing of a counterparty. The transition from state law to the [federal Bankruptcy](https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-the-tribune-workaround-protect-lbo-payments-in-every-federal-circuit/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) Code marks a shift in the governing legal regime, and the once-valid [contractual clause](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-legal-risks-of-relying-on-common-law-frustration-instead-of-a-contractual-force-majeure-clause/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is rendered ineffective by Section 553. The creditor that relied on its ability to net a debt owed to the now-bankrupt entity against a receivable from an affiliate finds itself in a precarious position.

It must pay its debt to the debtor’s estate in full, while its own [claim against](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-should-an-investor-verify-a-fund-managers-claim-to-a-cta-exemption-under-cftc-rules/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) the affiliate becomes a [general unsecured claim](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-differentiates-the-rights-of-secured-and-unsecured-creditors-in-chapter-11/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), often recovering only a fraction of its value. This asymmetry can lead to significant and unexpected financial losses.

> The strategic value of a triangular setoff clause collapses upon a counterparty’s bankruptcy filing, exposing the creditor to the full force of its obligation to the debtor’s estate.

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## Comparing Intended Strategy with Bankruptcy Reality

The disconnect between the contractual goal and the bankruptcy outcome is stark. A clear understanding of this divergence is essential for any financial officer or legal counsel structuring deals with complex corporate families. The following table illustrates the strategic gap:

| Strategic Objective of Clause | Outcome in Bankruptcy Proceeding |
| --- | --- |
| Treat a corporate group as a single counterparty for debt purposes. | Each corporate affiliate is treated as a distinct legal entity. The corporate veil is respected for setoff purposes. |
| Net payables to one affiliate against receivables from another to mitigate credit risk. | The right to net these amounts is denied. The payable to the debtor must be paid in full to the bankruptcy estate. |
| Achieve full recovery on a claim against an affiliate by offsetting it. | The claim against the affiliate becomes a general unsecured claim, subject to the bankruptcy plan’s recovery percentage (often pennies on the dollar). |
| Streamline and simplify the resolution of inter-company debts. | The process becomes highly fragmented. The creditor must engage with the bankruptcy estate for one obligation and pursue separate collection efforts for the other. |

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## Alternative Risk Mitigation Architectures

Given the established unenforceability of triangular [setoff clauses](https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-a-contractual-right-to-setoff-exist-without-the-mutuality-of-obligation-under-the-us-bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) in bankruptcy, entities must architect more resilient risk management structures. These alternatives are designed to be compliant with the strictures of the Bankruptcy Code while achieving similar economic objectives.

- **[Affiliate Guarantees](https://prime.greeks.live/area/affiliate-guarantees/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)** ▴ A more robust strategy is to obtain a direct guarantee from the affiliate that owes a debt to the creditor. For instance, if Creditor A has a payable to Company B (the potential debtor) and a receivable from Company C (B’s affiliate), Creditor A can have Company B guarantee Company C’s debt. If Company B files for bankruptcy, Creditor A now has a direct pre-petition claim against Company B based on the guarantee. This creates a bilateral obligation between Creditor A and Company B, potentially satisfying the mutuality requirement of Section 553 and allowing for a setoff.

- **Single Contracting Entity** ▴ Where commercially feasible, structuring the relationship through a single legal entity can eliminate the mutuality problem entirely. Instead of contracting with multiple subsidiaries, all business could be channeled through a single parent or designated subsidiary. This consolidates all payables and receivables within one legal entity, creating a traditional bilateral relationship where [setoff rights](https://prime.greeks.live/area/setoff-rights/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) are clearly preserved [under Section](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-specific-exceptions-to-the-automatic-stay-under-section-362-b/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) 553.

- **Master Netting Agreements under [Safe Harbors](https://prime.greeks.live/area/safe-harbors/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)** ▴ For specific types of financial contracts, such as swaps and derivatives, the Bankruptcy Code provides “safe harbor” provisions (e.g. Sections 560 and 561). These sections can, in certain circumstances, protect the enforcement of netting provisions across different transactions and even between affiliates, overriding the general prohibition in Section 553. However, reliance on these safe harbors requires careful legal analysis to ensure the specific contracts and parties qualify.

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## Execution

The execution of a credit and collections strategy in the face of a counterparty bankruptcy requires a precise operational understanding of how courts will analyze setoff rights. When a debtor is part of a larger corporate family, and a [triangular setoff clause](https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-a-contractual-right-to-setoff-exist-without-the-mutuality-of-obligation-under-the-us-bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) exists, a creditor must immediately pivot from its contract-based assumptions to a Bankruptcy Code-based reality. The first step is to freeze any intended setoffs. The automatic stay, imposed by Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, prohibits any action to collect a [pre-petition debt](https://prime.greeks.live/area/pre-petition-debt/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), including the unilateral application of a setoff.

Violating the stay can lead to sanctions. The creditor’s operational plan must then shift to analyzing its claims and obligations through the lens of strict mutuality.

This involves a granular mapping of all outstanding debts. For each affiliate within the debtor’s [corporate structure](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-long-term-implications-of-mifid-ii-for-the-structure-of-the-corporate-bond-market/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), the creditor must identify the exact legal entities involved in each transaction. A debt owed to “ABC Corp.” cannot be presumed to be a debt owed to its parent, “ABC Holdings Inc.” The creditor must prepare to pay its full obligation to the debtor entity that is in bankruptcy and file a proof of claim in that bankruptcy case for any debts owed to it by that same entity.

Simultaneously, it must pursue its claims against solvent affiliates through separate, non-bankruptcy channels. This bifurcated approach is operationally complex but legally essential.

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## How Do Courts Analyze Mutuality Claims?

A bankruptcy court’s analysis of a purported setoff is a methodical process. A creditor seeking to execute a setoff must navigate a series of legal tests, and a triangular setoff fails at a critical step. The following table breaks down the judicial inquiry:

| Analytical Step | Description of Inquiry | Application to Triangular Setoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Right Under Non-Bankruptcy Law | Does the creditor have a valid setoff right under the governing contract and applicable state law? | Often, the answer is yes. The contractual clause itself may be perfectly valid outside of bankruptcy. |
| 2. Preservation Under Section 553 | Does the Bankruptcy Code preserve this right? This is where the federal requirements are imposed. | This is the point of failure. Section 553 only preserves rights that meet its own requirements. |
| 3. Mutuality Test | Are the debts between the same two parties, acting in the same capacity? This is a strict, federally defined test. | The answer is no. A debt to a debtor and a claim against the debtor’s affiliate are not between the same two parties. The clause is unenforceable. |
| 4. Timing Test | Did both the debt and the claim arise prior to the bankruptcy filing (pre-petition)? | Even if the debts are pre-petition, the failure of the mutuality test is dispositive. |
| 5. Application of Exceptions | Does the setoff fall into any of the specific prohibitions listed in Section 553(a)(1)-(3), such as acquiring a claim for the purpose of setoff? | This analysis is often moot, as the lack of mutuality has already invalidated the setoff attempt. |

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## Operational Protocols for Contract Drafting

Given the legal realities, corporate legal and finance departments must adopt specific protocols when structuring agreements with multi-entity corporate groups. The goal is to build a contractual architecture that is resilient in a bankruptcy scenario.

- **Reject Reliance on Triangular Setoff** ▴ The primary protocol is to recognize that triangular setoff clauses provide a false sense of security. Do not rely on them as a primary credit risk mitigation tool for bankruptcy purposes. While they may have utility for pre-bankruptcy commercial dealings, their limitations must be clearly understood.

- **Mandate Cross-Guarantees** ▴ In any master agreement involving multiple affiliates, insist on cross-guarantee provisions. Each affiliate that is a party to the agreement should guarantee the obligations of all other participating affiliates. This creates the necessary web of direct, bilateral obligations that can support a finding of mutuality in bankruptcy.

- **Centralize Contracting When Possible** ▴ Whenever the business relationship allows, push to have all transactions consolidated under a single, creditworthy entity within the corporate group. This eliminates the mutuality issue by design, creating a clean, bilateral relationship.

- **Conduct Diligence on Corporate Structure** ▴ Before entering into significant agreements, conduct diligence on the counterparty’s corporate structure. Understand the financial health and operational roles of the various subsidiaries and parent entities to identify the most secure entity to contract with.

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## References

- Gross, Kevin, et al. “Triangular Setoff Impermissible Under Section 553 ▴ No Contracting or Theorizing Around It, Section 553 Requires Mutuality.” Weil Restructuring, 3 Jan. 2019.

- “Third Circuit Confirms Triangular Setoffs Unenforceable in Bankruptcy.” Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, 10 May 2021.

- “Don’t Set Me Off ▴ No Triangular Setoff Among Affiliated Entities And A Debtor Counterparty.” Mondaq, 18 Mar. 2019.

- Gottlieb, Richard M. and Alan D. lawn. “Third Circuit Rules that Parties Cannot Contract Around the Mutuality Requirement for Setoff in Bankruptcy.” Troutman Pepper, 12 May 2021.

- “First Impressions ▴ Third Circuit Scuttles Triangular Setoff in Bankruptcy.” Jones Day, May 2021.

- “Understanding and Avoiding the Perils of a Triangular Setoff.” Cole Schotz P.C. 13 Jul. 2022.

- “Mutuality ▴ Irrefutable Requirement for Setoff Under Section 553.” American Bankruptcy Institute, 2018.

- Katt, Shmuel and Simandl, Michael. “Navigating Triangular Setoff Through Safe Harbors.” Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, May 2017.

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## Reflection

The judicial treatment of triangular setoff clauses serves as a critical reminder of the boundary between private contract and public law. It forces a re-evaluation of how risk is modeled and managed within complex corporate ecosystems. The unenforceability of these clauses in bankruptcy is not a technicality; it is a reflection of a core principle about the nature of a collective insolvency proceeding. The knowledge that a carefully drafted contractual provision can be rendered inert by a [bankruptcy filing](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-specific-deadlines-for-filing-the-initial-boi-report/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) prompts a deeper inquiry into the resilience of one’s own operational and legal frameworks.

How are your organization’s counterparty risk models calibrated to account for the sharp transition from a state-law to a federal-law regime? The ultimate strategic advantage lies in architecting systems and contracts that are not only commercially efficient but also structurally sound under the duress of statutory intervention.

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## Glossary

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## Corporate Affiliates

Meaning ▴ Corporate Affiliates are legally distinct entities controlled by, or under common control with, a parent corporation, typically through shared ownership, management, or contractual agreements, forming a consolidated economic group. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/bilateral-mutuality/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Bilateral Mutuality

Meaning ▴ Bilateral Mutuality defines a foundational architectural principle where two distinct institutional entities establish a direct, reciprocal agreement governing shared obligations, risk transfer, or collateral management within digital asset transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-legal-and-operational-frameworks-for-cross-jurisdictional-collateral-pledging-in-asia/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Distinct Legal

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## In Re Orexigen Therapeutics

Meaning ▴ In Re Orexigen Therapeutics signifies a legal proceeding, typically a bankruptcy. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/mutuality-requirement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Mutuality Requirement

Meaning ▴ The Mutuality Requirement defines a foundational principle within a shared financial infrastructure, stipulating that all participants possess equivalent rights and responsibilities concerning the collective risk pool and operational framework. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/equitable-distribution/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Equitable Distribution

Meaning ▴ Equitable Distribution, within institutional digital asset derivatives, defines a systemic principle for the fair and proportional allocation of resources, execution opportunities, or risk exposures across multiple participants or venues. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/triangular-setoff/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Triangular Setoff

Meaning ▴ Triangular Setoff represents a sophisticated netting mechanism designed to reduce gross exposures among three distinct parties, consolidating their interconnected bilateral obligations into a single, unified net position. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-a-contractual-right-to-setoff-exist-without-the-mutuality-of-obligation-under-the-us-bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Pre-Existing Setoff Rights

A contractual setoff right is unenforceable in bankruptcy without the mutuality of obligation required by the U.S. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/section-553/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Section 553

Meaning ▴ Section 553 defines a critical operational protocol governing the dynamic re-margining and collateral optimization for institutional digital asset derivative positions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-between-bilateral-clearing-and-central-clearing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Bilateral Relationship

Bilateral clearing is a peer-to-peer risk model; central clearing re-architects risk through a standardized, hub-and-spoke system. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Bankruptcy Code

Meaning ▴ The Bankruptcy Code represents the foundational statutory framework within the United States legal system that governs the process for individuals and entities to resolve their unmanageable debts or liquidate assets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-a-contractual-right-to-setoff-exist-without-the-mutuality-of-obligation-under-the-us-bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Triangular Setoff Clauses

A contractual setoff right is unenforceable in bankruptcy without the mutuality of obligation required by the U.S. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-mitigation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Risk Mitigation

Meaning ▴ Risk Mitigation involves the systematic application of controls and strategies designed to reduce the probability or impact of adverse events on a system's operational integrity or financial performance. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-legal-risks-of-relying-on-common-law-frustration-instead-of-a-contractual-force-majeure-clause/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Contractual Clause

Relying on common law frustration invites legal uncertainty; a force majeure clause provides engineered, predictable risk control. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-the-tribune-workaround-protect-lbo-payments-in-every-federal-circuit/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Federal Bankruptcy

The Tribune workaround shields LBO payments by redefining the debtor as a protected "financial institution," but its efficacy varies by federal circuit. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-differentiates-the-rights-of-secured-and-unsecured-creditors-in-chapter-11/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## General Unsecured Claim

Secured creditors' rights are tied to specific collateral, while unsecured creditors' rights depend on the residual value of the debtor's estate. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-should-an-investor-verify-a-fund-managers-claim-to-a-cta-exemption-under-cftc-rules/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Claim Against

Verify a fund manager's CTA exemption by cross-referencing their claim against the NFA's BASIC database and demanding direct documentary evidence. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-a-contractual-right-to-setoff-exist-without-the-mutuality-of-obligation-under-the-us-bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Setoff Clauses

A contractual setoff right is unenforceable in bankruptcy without the mutuality of obligation required by the U.S. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/affiliate-guarantees/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Affiliate Guarantees

Meaning ▴ Affiliate Guarantees constitute a formal, legally structured arrangement where a parent entity or a related corporate affiliate provides a financial guarantee for the trading obligations of another entity within the same corporate group, specifically within the context of institutional digital asset derivatives. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/setoff-rights/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Setoff Rights

Meaning ▴ Setoff rights represent a legal entitlement that permits a party to offset mutual debts or claims against a counterparty, thereby reducing gross obligations to a single net amount. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-specific-exceptions-to-the-automatic-stay-under-section-362-b/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Under Section

The automatic stay's exceptions under 362(b) are systemic carve-outs allowing critical non-pecuniary actions to proceed post-bankruptcy. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/safe-harbors/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Safe Harbors

Meaning ▴ Safe Harbors define a set of pre-defined conditions or protocols that, when met, provide a systemic shield against specific adverse market outcomes or regulatory liabilities for participants engaging in digital asset derivative transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-a-contractual-right-to-setoff-exist-without-the-mutuality-of-obligation-under-the-us-bankruptcy-code/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Triangular Setoff Clause

A contractual setoff right is unenforceable in bankruptcy without the mutuality of obligation required by the U.S. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/pre-petition-debt/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Pre-Petition Debt

Meaning ▴ Pre-petition debt refers to all financial obligations and liabilities incurred by an entity prior to the formal filing of an insolvency petition, such as a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States or equivalent restructuring proceedings in other jurisdictions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-long-term-implications-of-mifid-ii-for-the-structure-of-the-corporate-bond-market/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Corporate Structure

MiFID II systematically re-architects the bond market from an opaque network into a data-driven, transparent system. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-specific-deadlines-for-filing-the-initial-boi-report/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Bankruptcy Filing

Your entity's creation date dictates the precise deadline for filing your initial Beneficial Ownership Information report with FinCEN. </a>

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