288 – Skylar McKeith – Skilled Worker visa

A winding-up petition is one of the most powerful tools available to an unpaid creditor, and one of the most disruptive events a company can face. Once a petition has been presented, the company’s ability to trade can be severely restricted almost immediately. Whether you are a creditor seeking payment or a director whose company […]

When you instruct a solicitor, accountant, surveyor, architect or financial adviser, you place your trust in their expertise. Most professionals deliver a high standard of service, but when things go wrong the consequences can be serious: a missed deadline, a flawed valuation or unsuitable investment advice can cause substantial financial loss. In this article, our […]

When a company enters insolvent liquidation, its directors may wish to carry on the underlying business through a new vehicle, sometimes trading under the same or a familiar name. This can be entirely legitimate, but section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 strictly controls the re-use of the name of a failed company. Breaching it […]