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Insolvency


19.11.21

An introduction to directors disqualification proceedings

Below we discuss common questions that arise when an individual faces the threat of directors disqualification proceedings. When do director disqualification proceedings arise? Below we discuss common questions that arise when an individual is threatened with disqualification proceedings by either the Secretary of State or a liquidator and following disqualification. When do director disqualification proceedings…

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9.11.21

A liquidator has been appointed to run my company. What does this mean?

What is a liquidator? A liquidator is either an Official Receiver or an authorised insolvency practitioner, who is appointed when a company either chooses voluntary liquidation, or enters compulsory liquidation following a winding-up order. The role of a liquidator is to deal with the affairs of a company that is in the process of being…

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5.11.21

Responding to a bankruptcy petition

Below we focus on the ways in which you, as the debtor, can challenge a bankruptcy petition that has been presented by a creditor. We have specifically raised some of the common grounds to defend bankruptcy proceedings, the procedural process, the effect of a petition if you decide not to defend it and other key…

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4.10.21

Brett Wilson LLP’s departments and lawyers recognised by Legal 500

Brett Wilson LLP has again been recommended in three categories in the prestigious Legal 500 directory of leading law firms:- Reputation Management Professional Discipline Crime (General) Media and communications law partners Iain Wilson (described as ‘superb’) and Max Campbell (noted for his ‘brilliant judgement and [standing] out among solicitors in this area for his strategic approach’) have been…

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