Administration
William Jackson – Part 2: The Platinum Companies, West Chevington Farm, and Coffees with Gary Forrest
William ‘Billy’ Jackson recently contacted us to complain about a blog post discussing Northumberland Living, one of his companies. After reviewing the blog, we decided not to make any changes or take it down. This complaint piqued our interest, having drawn attention to himself and after further research, we concluded that Billy was worthy of…
Read MoreCarrie James: Challenging Her Excessive Legal Costs
Many of you may be familiar with High Street GRP, a property investment company that secured over £126,000,000 from more than 1,500 Loan Note Holders. However, the situation took a negative turn when these holders stopped receiving returns. As a result, numerous individuals reached out to us for assistance in recovering their investments. Consequently, the…
Read MoreKNP Logistics: A Cautionary Tale of Cybersecurity
In a shocking turn of events, Kettering-based KNP Logistics Group, the parent company of the long-standing haulage firm Knights of Old, has been forced into administration following a cyber attack. The attack, which occurred in June, has not only affected the lives of its employees, but also serves as a stark reminder of the looming…
Read More50% increase to bankruptcy and liquidation fees
Just months after lifting the temporary restrictions on winding-up petitions, the Government has revealed plans that will make it harder for thousands of SMEs and microbusinesses to collect debts and force debtors into insolvency procedures. The Insolvency Service plans to hike in the cost of two key payments later this year. Firstly, the deposit a…
Read More3 alternatives to liquidation for directors
A clever director will be considering their options as the number of corporate insolvencies continues to rise in 2022. Still, try not to make rash decisions as they can lead to bad results. There are several alternatives to liquidation that can help a proactive director move forward with an insolvent but profitable business. An agreement…
Read MoreHow to protect yourself in an unregulated investment
Sometimes when an investment goes wrong, you can be left feeling really isolated, powerless, and hopeless. You may think: “How can I, one individual, fight this?” But few creditors are aware of the power they can obtain simply by uniting with others – because unity is strength. So, we’re here to shed some light on…
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