INSOLVENCY & LAW
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Consider investment fraud victims
It is somewhat common knowledge that white-collar criminals regularly dupe innocent investors into handing over…
Appeal court win for company directors
The UK Supreme Court recently dismissed a claim for a law change that would force…
What are recovery room scams?
A recovery room scam occurs when scammers falsely present themselves as insolvency professionals to recover…
Insolvencies jump 43%
Startling new statistics have revealed the number of insolvent companies jumped by a staggering 43%…
Mediation compulsory for County Court claims
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) recently announced plans to introduce compulsory mediation sessions for County…
Options for a profitable but insolvent company
As reports of company insolvencies come streaming in, it’s important for directors to weigh up…
50% increase to bankruptcy and liquidation fees
Just months after lifting the temporary restrictions on winding-up petitions, the Government has revealed plans…
3 alternatives to liquidation for directors
A clever director will be considering their options as the number of corporate insolvencies continues…
BBC expose unregulated investment scam
The BBC has shone a light on a huge investment scheme failure this week in…
What makes an independent insolvency expert?
An independent insolvency expert’s job can be tough, complicated, rewarding and at times exciting. It…
The looming insolvency crisis
Back in May, we warned that a wave of company failures would hit UK firms…
McDonald’s profits as UK restaurants flounder
American fast food chain McDonald’s recently announced plans to increase the price of some items…
Are liquidation committees necessary?
Sometimes when a company is wound up via compulsory liquidation or creditors’ voluntary liquidation (CVL)…
Company insolvencies rapidly increasing
Government figures reveal a 40% increase in the number of registered companies that entered insolvency…
35% of banned directors abused Covid support
7 out of every 20 UK company directors struck off in 2022 were guilty of…
Insolvency Service adjusts IVA payment rules
The Insolvency Service is to overhaul the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) regime in the wake…