In the case of Serby v Companies House [2015] EWHC 115, the High Court established that Companies House owes a duty of care, when entering a winding-up order on the companies register, to take reasonable steps to ensure that the order is not registered against the wrong company. Read more
Changes to insolvency provisions under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015
On 26 May 2015 the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 came into force. You may be forgiven for wondering why you need to be concerned at all with this but, despite its name, the Act introduced a number of key changes. Read more
Mowbray v Sanders and Another: Annulling a bankruptcy order
The recent case of Mowbray v Sanders and 1st Credit Finance Limited [2015] EWHC 296 provides some useful guidance as to what might be considered an 'exceptional circumstance' for the purposes of annulling a bankruptcy order under section 282(1)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1986, and who should pay the costs when an annulment application succeeds. Read more
Football League revises its insolvency regime
The Football League is a company limited by shares. Every club in the Football League is entitled to an ownership share - the 'Golden Share', which gives clubs the right to play in the league and share in league incomes from TV and other commercial deals (from a pooled account at the end of the season). Read more
WHAT WE'RE UP TO...
We're delighted to be supporting MK Community Foundation by taking part in this year's #GivingTuesday challenge. A team of 10 of us will be taking part in a variety of challenges including skiing, football, cycling, climbing and trampolining to raise money for vital funds for charities delivering emergency food, care and warmth across the community. Visit the MK Community Foundation website if you wish to donate to this great cause.
We've recently welcomed a new trainee solicitor to the team, Rachel Cox.
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The information contained in this update is for general information purposes only and should not be relied on in isolation without seeking further legal advice that is specifically applicable to your circumstances. For such advice please contact Damon Watt or Angela Stallard.
