DisclaimerUnder sections 178 and 315 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986), a liquidator or a trustee in bankruptcy (trustee) has the power to disclaim...
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The Court of Appeal has made it clear in JCAM that a moratorium cannot be obtained through the back door by filing a notice of intention to appoint an...
This Practice Note covers receivers who are appointed by the court, including the circumstances in which a court will appoint a receiver and who may...
DIP financing generallyDebtor-in-possession financing (DIP financing) is new, post-petition financing provided to a debtor in a bankruptcy case. The...
What is a misfeasance claim under section 212 of the Insolvency Act 1986?Claims commenced under section 212 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986) are...
This Practice Note outlines the main tax implications where a company implements a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) under Part I of the Insolvency...
This Practice Note outlines the tax issues that should be considered when a company seeks to restructure its external debt obligations.Other Practice...
This Practice Note outlines the tax issues that are relevant where creditors seek to enforce their security over the assets of a company, or corporate...
What are the main laws and regulations governing this area?The main legislation controlling the planning system in England and Wales is the Town and...
Background to the contaminated land regime (the regime)What is it?Contaminated land is any land which appears to the local authority in whose area it...
Principal legislationThe main legislation governing this area is:•the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010)•the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2002)•the Fraud...
Why is this immigration law relevant to insolvency practitioners and their staff?Legislation applicable generallyIn the first instance, employers have...
What is the main legislation covering this area?The main legislation concerning health and safety is the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA...