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Can shareholders seek the appointment of an interim administrator? (Zinc Hotels (Investment) Ltd v Beveridge and others)

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Published on: 31 July 2018

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Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: This case is the latest in an interesting run of authorities during 2018 concerning administrations, including Davey v Money and another, and Re Ve Interactive Ltd (in administration). This case is a welcome decision that brings greater clarity to the rights of contributories and others to involve themselves in administrations and the standard to be applied to an administrator’s decision-making. Written by Joseph Curl, barrister, of 9 Stone Buildings.

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