Who pays the receiver?

Table of contents

• Original news
• What were the key issues before the Supreme Court?
• What did the court decide?
• To what extent does the court’s decision clarify the law in relation to a receiver’s lien?
• How did the court approach the questions of foreseeability and proportionality?
• What are the implications of the decision for lawyers and their clients?
• What lessons can be learned from this case?

Article summary

Commercial analysis: Who should pay the costs and expenses of a management receiver? Martin Evans, barrister at 33 Chancery Lane looks at the effect of a recent Supreme Court decision on restraint and receivership orders.