4 Threats a Director Must Appreciate About Personal liability

The purpose of this article is to assist directors of companies in financial distress to understand the dangers and personal liabilities they face because of claims that can be brought against them, personally by a liquidator and/or HMRC.

Over the years of working as a specialist insolvency solicitor acting for both directors and liquidators, I have seen how company officers have got themselves into a tangle and spent thousands of pounds in legal fees trying to defend liquidator claims.

5 Things To Be Aware Of Before Choosing A Supervising Solicitor

The purpose of this guide is to explain the role of the independent supervising solicitor and the key aspects to look at when choosing the right person for the job.

I am going to give you some free top tips based on my 25 odd years’ experience, what you need to look out for, the pitfalls and what can go wrong on the day.

Faced With Complaints From Your Employees?

This article is aimed at clarifying an employer’s obligation as an employing entity to provide its employees with a Contract of Employment. It confirms the minimum obligations on the Company as the employer in this respect and the implications of not conforming with those obligations.

Crypto Assets in Cross Border Insolvency

Crypto assets are currently a hot topic in the insolvency world and one with which IPs are engaging across the globe.

There are increasing numbers of cases worldwide where either a crypto business has failed, crypto assets form part of an insolvent Estate or assets in an Estate are converted into crypto assets with a view to avoiding payment to creditors.

3 Key Strategies for Avoiding Personal Claims Against Directors Brought by Liquidators

The purpose of this article is to assist directors of companies in or approaching liquidation to understand the dangers and personal liabilities they face because of claims that can be brought by a liquidator against them, personally.

Over the years, we have seen how company officers have got themselves into a tangle and spent thousands of pounds on trying to defend liquidator claims.

4 Immediate Steps To take If You Have a Shareholder Dispute

Anyone who has been through a divorce will know that it can be incredibly expensive and not to mention an emotional rollercoaster.

Corporate divorces or shareholder disputes are not dissimilar.If you are involved in one you must seek specialist advice and be knowledgeable about this regime, because being forewarned is being forearmed.

4 Key Tips to Avoid Director Disqualification

The purpose of this guide is to assist directors who have
received an initial questionnaire from the Insolvency Service or formal notification seeking their disqualification as a director.

If this is you, then please get in touch with us urgently to find out the key issues you may need to address and what your next steps should be.