News and Insights
News and Insights
Director Disqualification Update – May 2021
On 12 May 2021 the Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill (“the Bill”) had its first reading in...
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Extension of Restrictions under Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
As of yesterday, Thursday 24 September 2020, the Government has brought into force an extension to the operation of a...
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Quarterly Insolvency Updates
On 30 July 2020, the UK Insolvency Service published its quarterly insolvency statistics. Of note are the following: Overall numbers...
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Coronavirus: Is the glass half full or half empty?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL-fb3dSMCI As a business restructuring lawyer and business owner myself I am reminded daily of the difficulties our clients face...
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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21 was published on 20 May 2020. It provides for amendments to the Insolvency Act...
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Working from home (WFH) – the day in the life of a managing partner in the #coronavirus pandemic.
When a colleague first suggested I write a blog on WFH I initially did not think there was much to...
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Business as Usual (for now)
Parties should not take for granted that upcoming hearings and or trials will be automatically adjourned given the current COVID...
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Trading to the Detriment of HMRC – Director Disqualification
A recap of the principles applicable to allegations by the Secretary of State of trading to the detriment of HMRC...
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A Brave New World: Evolving Insolvency Law and Practice in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
We live in unprecedented times.The Government and the Courts have been rapidly introducing measures in an attempt to ease the...
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