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
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It is likely that you will be summoned by an examiner from the Official Receiver's office for an examination or interview if you:
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. |
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.
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When a limited company becomes the subject of a compulsory winding-up order, the court will make a ruling to liquidate the company, and the Insolvency Service (the Government agency responsible for "...tackling financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors") may investigate the reasons for the company’s demise. A similar investigation may be launched when an insolvent person is declared bankrupt. An Official Receiver (OR) is an Insolvency Service employee and officer of the court responsible for compulsory liquidations and bankruptcies. They will appoint an insolvency practitioner to commence liquidation / bankruptcy proceedings if there is an investigation to conduct and assets to realise. Anyone involved with the company during the three years prior to its demise may be asked to attend an examination / interview. The same applies to anyone who had a relationship with an insolvent person in the period leading up to their bankruptcy. |
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Preparation prevents poor performance...
Insolvency & Law is a multi-award-winning consultancy providing bespoke solutions for vulnerable business owners and individuals since 2009.
Our corporate advisory service is valuable to directors, business owners, and individuals, regardless of your situation. Speak with a professional independent advisor to discuss your options, and how to protect yourself from adverse proceedings such as:
Call today for a free and confidential consultation. You may use the information we provide to represent yourself. Alternatively, you could appoint us to assist you until the matter is resolved.
We help company directors stay directors
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.
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.
When a limited company becomes the subject of a compulsory winding-up order, the court will make a ruling to liquidate the company, and the Insolvency Service (the Government agency responsible for "...tackling financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors") may investigate the reasons for the company’s demise. A similar investigation may be launched when an insolvent person is declared bankrupt.
An Official Receiver (OR) is an Insolvency Service employee and officer of the court responsible for compulsory liquidations and bankruptcies. They will appoint an insolvency practitioner to commence liquidation / bankruptcy proceedings if there is an investigation to conduct and assets to realise.
Anyone involved with the company during the three years prior to its demise may be asked to attend an examination / interview. The same applies to anyone who had a relationship with an insolvent person in the period leading up to their bankruptcy.
Preparation prevents poor performance...
Insolvency & Law is a multi-award-winning consultancy providing bespoke solutions for vulnerable business owners and individuals since 2009.
Our corporate advisory service is valuable to directors, business owners, and individuals, regardless of your situation. Speak with a professional independent advisor to discuss your options, and how to protect yourself from adverse proceedings such as:
Call today for a free and confidential consultation. You may use the information we provide to represent yourself. Alternatively, you could appoint us to assist you until the matter is resolved.