Thomas Cook Insolvency
The reasons for the collapse of Thomas Cook have become the subject of intense debate, with no shortage of explanations being given for its demise. The figures owed to creditors are eye-watering, with the [...]
Business Community Voices Its Concerns Over Government Insolvency Reforms
Leading UK business organisations have joined forces to warn that proposed changes to the status of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in insolvency proceedings could have serious repercussions for the UK economy. In last [...]
Death of the Iconic High Street Brand?
Iconic baby goods retailer Mothercare has entered into administration, putting 2,500 UK jobs at risk. Administrators from PWC announced that there will be a gradual closure of all 70 Mothercare stores in the UK. [...]
Will The Expansion of IR35 Result In Increased Liquidations
There is little doubt that IR35 represents one of the most controversial and criticised pieces of tax legislation introduced by any government in recent times. As insolvency practitioners, we are asked with increasing regularity [...]
Phoenix Companies: An Overview
It’s a situation that can cause misery for creditors caught up in the crossfire, and an issue which has not escaped the government’s attention. Phoenix companies have been the subject of significant press coverage [...]
Company Debt and Mental Health
World Mental Health Day was recently marked across the globe, with numerous stories of bravery, courage and hope shared on the pages of LinkedIn. It therefore seems an appropriate time to address the issue [...]
Successful outcome for creditors using our forensic insolvency service
A successful outcome for creditors of a law firm which went into liquidation has made it a pleasing start to the new year for Inquesta’s forensic insolvency team. It is the latest case in [...]
INQUESTA HAS ROOM FOR GROWTH FOLLOWING MOVE TO NEW HQ
Forensic accountancy and insolvency practice Inquesta has moved to larger offices to give it scope to expand its range of services. The firm has relocated from the Riverpark Business Centre in east Manchester to [...]
Business Insider Article – Interest Rate Swaps
See our quotes in The North West Business Insider July 2014 edition in the interest rate swaps feature. You can see the article at http://stonewa.sh/north-west-business-insider/north-west-business-insider-july-2014
£50m milestone on mis-sold rate swap claims
INQUESTA HITS £50M MILESTONE The value of compensation claims being pursued by forensic accountancy firm Inquesta for businesses which were mis-sold interest rate swap products has reached £50m. Manchester-based Inquesta has seen the number [...]