NEWS & INSIGHTS
We regularly update our blog to cover the latest financial news and events. Keep checking back to keep up to date with the latest developments.
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 [...]
Free eBook: A Guide to Putting a Business into Liquidation
If you believe your business may be in distress, understanding the warning signs early is essential to securing the best possible outcome. In our free guide, we explore the process of putting a business into liquidation, what options you have when it comes to insolvency, the impact liquidation has on stakeholders, and much more.
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 [...]
KNOW YOUR EXPERT
Many readers will be aware of the high profile carbon credits fraud trial that collapsed last month, when it was found that the expert witness was found to have no expertise. As a result [...]
CAN’T PAY, WON’T PAY
The issue of tainted gifts in relation to confiscation proceedings is something on which we are regularly instructed. In a recent case [R v Peter Morrison [2019] ECWA Crim 351], the question of repayment [...]