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My client needs to repay their creditors, what is the order of payment?

When a company is insolvent, its assets are to be distributed (e.g., in liquidation).…

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What can my client (a director) do to protect themselves when their company is in financial distress? 

Protecting Directors When a Company is in Financial Distress When a company is financially…

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My client (a company) has received a winding-up petition, what are the options? 

Winding-Up Petition: Options for a Company A winding-up petition is a legal action initiated…

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My client (an individual) is in debt, what are the options?

Options for Individuals in Debt Individuals in debt have several options available to them.…

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My client (a company) has cash flow difficulties, what are the options? 

Cash flow difficulties are often a warning sign that a company is under financial…

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What is the role of an Insolvency Practitioner?

An Insolvency Practitioner (IP) is an officer of the Court. Why early advice is…

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As a landlord, what can I do if I am owed rent arrears?

1. Contact the Tenant’s Guarantor If the tenant is not responding to any communications,…

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What happens to my goods that I have supplied to a company undergoing insolvency?

If a company enters insolvency, a supplier’s ability to recover their goods largely depends…

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What is a Retention of Title Claim?

A Retention of Title (ROT) clause is a contractual provision that protects the supplier…

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Can a company still trade when they are in administration?

It is possible for a company to continue trading while in administration, depending on…

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What is a creditor meeting? And do creditors have to attend in person?

A creditors’ meeting is held to allow a company’s creditors to discuss its financial…

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What is a moratorium in insolvency?

A moratorium in insolvency refers to the temporary suspension of legal actions against a…

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What is a secured & unsecured creditor?

What secured creditors can claim A secured creditor holds a legal claim over specific…

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How can I confirm that a company has become insolvent/heading towards insolvency?

As a creditor, there are several warning signs that may indicate a company is…

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Advantages and Disadvantages of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement

Advantages of an IVA: One advantage of an IVA is that, once the creditors…

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