Scheme of Arrangement
A Scheme of Arrangement can be a lifeline for companies aiming to restructure debt whilst maintaining their trading activities. It\’s an alternative to a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and different from other debt solutions like a Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) or administration. A Scheme of Arrangement is a court-approved process under the Companies Act 2006, […]
Dissolving a company with debts
Dissolving a company with outstanding debts is a topic often surrounded by confusion and concern. The formal process of closing a company, known as dissolution, involves removing the company from the Companies House register, either through a strike-off application or post-liquidation or administration. Legal Obligations to Creditors It\’s important to understand that creditors must be […]
Will Interest Rates Cause A Surge In Insolvencies?
It\’s been observed that there\’s a rising trend in the number of insolvencies, with experts predicting it may continue in the foreseeable future, primarily due to the Bank of England\’s increased interest rates. In September, we noted a 17% increase in insolvencies from the previous year, totalling 1,967 company insolvencies. This figure surpasses levels observed […]
Navigating Financial Distress: A Comparative Look at IVAs and Bankruptcy in the UK
Dealing with overwhelming debt can be a stressful and challenging experience. In the UK, individuals facing such circumstances have options such as Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) and bankruptcy to find relief and a fresh start. Both IVAs and bankruptcy offer different paths to resolving debt issues. In this blog, we will delve into the differences […]
How to tell staff you’re bankrupt
Even though COVID19 and Brexit are now officially in the past, their effects are far from over. In particular, high inflation continues to rumble on and looks set to do so for the foreseeable future. This means that many businesses are struggling and for some, the struggle is too much and bankruptcy is the only […]
Company insolvencies stay at worrying levels
The basic principle of company insolvency is much the same as personal insolvency. In short, it means a company is unable to make even the minimum payment on all of its various obligations. As with personal insolvency, there are different ways a business can go insolvent. All of them, however, create implications for company directors. […]
How Company Directors Can Protect Themselves Against Accusations Of Insolvency Fraud
Given the economic situation around the world, it’s hardly a surprise that many companies are becoming insolvent. This includes many companies in the UK. The rise in insolvencies has led to a rise in insolvency fraud investigations. This means that all company directors should make it a priority to protect themselves from allegations of insolvency […]
Flybe – What Happened?
Flybe recently collapsed for the second time in (just) under three years. As with its first collapse, the pandemic will be publicly blamed. Also as with its first collapse, this is very far from being the whole truth. Flybe’s second collapse happened for much the same reasons as its first collapse. Those reasons go way […]
How Employees Can Prepare For Business Bankruptcy
One of the cold, hard truths of the current economy is that nobody’s job is safe. What’s more, nobody should count on being given plenty of notice before they are made redundant. If an employer goes bankrupt, employees may only find out when the general public does. Likewise, you should not count on being given […]
Personal Liability And Insolvency, What Company Directors Need To Know
One of the advantages of trading as a limited company (as opposed to a sole proprietor) is that, generally, company liabilities stay with the company. The protection from personal liability is, however, not absolute. It’s therefore important that company directors clearly understand where it applies and where it doesn’t. The basics of company liability vs […]