Insolvency & Law Blog

Tips for collecting long-standing debts

By admin | Aug 21, 2019 | Comments Off on Tips for collecting long-standing debts

Earlier this year, I&L received a phone call from a distressed subcontractor (subbie). They claimed that for months, West Midlands…

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CVL boost in England leads to 5-year insolvency high

By admin | Aug 21, 2019 | Comments Off on CVL boost in England leads to 5-year insolvency high

Between April and June 2019, the number of companies entering insolvency procedures reached a 5-year high, boosted by company voluntary…

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Statutory Demand vs Pre-action letter

By admin | Aug 21, 2019 | Comments Off on Statutory Demand vs Pre-action letter

Pre-action letters and Statutory Demands (also known as Stat Ds) are useful tools for chasing longstanding and undisputed debts. But…

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Young and middle-aged women leading on insolvencies

By admin | Aug 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Young and middle-aged women leading on insolvencies

The number of women entering insolvency procedures jumped from 30% to 54.3% between 2000 and 2018, according to new figures…

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Why pre-action or letters before action are essential

By admin | Aug 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Why pre-action or letters before action are essential

When chasing a business or person for a debt, it’s usually a good idea to send a letter before action…

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HMRC’s Return to Crown Preference is Unfair

By admin | Aug 4, 2019 | Comments Off on HMRC’s Return to Crown Preference is Unfair

Expect more companies to go bust from April 2020, unless the government halts plans to make HM Revenue & Customs…

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Landlords must reduce rates or face high street exodus

By admin | Aug 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Landlords must reduce rates or face high street exodus

The future looks bleak for British landlords, especially those renting in town centres and cities because everyone knows our high…

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