INSOLVENCY & LAW
Official Receiver Examinations
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Has the Official Receiver summoned you to attend an examination or interview? If so, don’t panic. You’ve come to the right place.
Most people are unprepared for their examination / interview, despite being notified in advance. Nevertheless, we can help you to consider your circumstances, and:
- Prepare for Official Receiver examinations and interviews
- Avoid adverse proceedings
- Protect your interests
- Explain your actions
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Interviews and examinations...
It is likely that you will be summoned by an examiner from the Official Receiver's office for an examination or interview if you:
- Are or have been the director, or former, shadow, or de facto director of a company in compulsory liquidation
- Have recently been declared bankrupt
You will be required to complete a questionnaire detailing the financial and business activities of the insolvent company / individual. Send the completed questionnaire to the Official Receiver (OR) in advance, or have it ready for your interview / examination.
Evidence of Misconduct
Examiners look for evidence of misconduct. As a result, examinees (you) may be questioned on a broad range of topics regarding the affairs of the insolvent company / person. The information you disclose will be used to explain to creditors why the company was wound up, or the person declared bankrupt.
You will be questioned under oath. A refusal to answer questions may result in you being held in contempt of court, which is a criminal offence. Failure to attend an examination is also a contempt of court.
Discuss your situation in confidence
Financial distress is rarely straightforward, and delay often increases risk.
If you are a creditor, investor, or director affected by insolvency, speaking to an experienced insolvency expert can help clarify where you stand and what may follow.
Contact our team at Insolvency & Law to book a confidential consultation now