Insolvency / Corporate Recovery Publications

Section 283A and Realising the Bankrupt’s Home

Section 283A and Realising the Bankrupt’s Home - June 2009

Lewis - v - Metropolitan Property Realisations Limited (Court of Appeal 12 June 2009) addressed the extremely important question of what constitutes realisation for the purpose of Section 283A Insolvency Act 1986.

Quick and Easy claims against Delinquent Directors

Quick and Easy claims against Delinquent Directors - June 2009

recent judgment in ED Games Limited is a timely reminder of the proper use of s212 Insolvency Act 1986.

The Property Market, Contracts, Liquidators and Disclaimer

The Property Market, Contracts, Liquidators and Disclaimer - October 2008

Due to the savage conditions in the property market there is much concern that conditional contracts, options and joint development agreements might not be performed due to the financial position of participating builders and developers. One widely held fear is that the participant might go into liquidation and a liquidator might disclaim the contract as onerous.

Ownership of a Firm's property and Business

Ownership of a Firm's property and Business

It is remarkable how many reported cases involve issues as to whether one party is entitled to an interest in business assets, or indeed an entire business, on the basis of an alleged partnership or other agreement or understanding, which the other party rigorously denies.

Misappropriation of goodwill from a legal practice

Misappropriation of goodwill from a legal practice

When partners leave firms, taking key clients with them, the loss of revenue can have a severe impact on profits for the remaining partners.

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