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Relevant considerations for the appointment of administrators as liquidators upon a company being wound up (Re Ariadne Capital)

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Published on: 04 October 2019
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Restructuring and Insolvency analysis: The court declined to appoint the administrators of a company as liquidators upon the company being placed into compulsory liquidation. Written by Giselle McGowan, barrister at 9 Stone Buildings.

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