http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com/magazine/graphics/logo-rss.png http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com/the-crunch-bunch/3000314.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-crunch-bunch/3000314.article Last year’s punishing economic conditions pushed many companies into administration. We take a look at the big UK cases Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:01 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/sticky-ends-the-citys-top-restructuring-lawyers-discuss-recent-developments/1013317.article http://www.thelawyer.com/sticky-ends-the-citys-top-restructuring-lawyers-discuss-recent-developments/1013317.article The collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 has propelled insolvency law into the frontline Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:16 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/a-whole-new-world/1010811.article http://www.thelawyer.com/a-whole-new-world/1010811.article The regulatory focus on insolvency since the Lehman Brothers collapse is beginning to affect other cases, such as that of MF Global in the UK. By Joanne Harris Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/packing-case/1008542.article http://www.thelawyer.com/packing-case/1008542.article Administration is the UK’s principal business rescue tool. In the first quarter of this year alone 782 ­companies entered into administration. Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/bribe-wars/1008540.article http://www.thelawyer.com/bribe-wars/1008540.article Insolvency practitioners must stay on top of the Bribery Act as they run an increased risk of personal criminal liability. Alex Fox and Anna Brooks-Gallerani report Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/borrowed-time/1006540.article http://www.thelawyer.com/borrowed-time/1006540.article With sovereign debt problems sweeping Europe, is an increase in insolvencies likely? Not necessarily, says Frank Tschentscher Sun, 9 Jan 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/affairs-of-the-hearth/1004993.article http://www.thelawyer.com/affairs-of-the-hearth/1004993.article The outcome of the Stonham v Ramrattan appeal could set a precedent for the treatment of matrimonial homes in insolvency cases. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/floating-free/1004990.article http://www.thelawyer.com/floating-free/1004990.article A recent court ruling has left the door open for parties to dispense with the registration of a floating charge via the use of a security financial collateral arrangement. But its application is likely to be very narrow. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news/opinion/paying-by-the-rules/1003055.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news/opinion/paying-by-the-rules/1003055.article With HMRC standing firm when it comes to being paid by insolvent football clubs, it could be back to jumpers for goalposts for an unlucky few. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/cleaning-up-the-act/1003054.article http://www.thelawyer.com/cleaning-up-the-act/1003054.article The Third Party (Rights Against Insurers) Act 1930 is due a facelift. But the means to do so could well be held up by the general election and the willingness of the next government to tackle the issue. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/con-figuration/1001326.article http://www.thelawyer.com/con-figuration/1001326.article A downturn in profit often equals a commensurate rise in fraud. Samantha Bewick and Janice Edgar examine the modern role of insolvency professionals in rooting out deception Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/car-trouble/1001325.article http://www.thelawyer.com/car-trouble/1001325.article Green shoots aside, many companies, including German car manufacturer Opel, are not out of the woods. Frank Tschentscher highlights the obstacles remaining Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/weil-herbies-help-cobra-charm-its-way-back-to-financial-health/1000987.article http://www.thelawyer.com/weil-herbies-help-cobra-charm-its-way-back-to-financial-health/1000987.article Herbert Smith and Weil Gotshal & Manges have won roles in the administration and subsequent rebirth of Cobra, the popular curry-house beer. Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/sj-berwin-emerges-from-the-wings-to-make-most-of-insolvency-boom/1000582.article http://www.thelawyer.com/sj-berwin-emerges-from-the-wings-to-make-most-of-insolvency-boom/1000582.article Key hire Mike Woollard credited with putting firm in the running for big-ticket contracts. Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/buying-rights/1000419.article http://www.thelawyer.com/buying-rights/1000419.article Each new day sees retailers large and small going to the wall. This article addresses the plight of customers who have ordered and paid for expensive goods – such as furniture or computer equipment – but not yet taken delivery when the shop goes into administration. Can they insist on the goods being delivered or get their money back? Or are they just unsecured creditors who will probably get nothing? Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:33 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/insolvency-roundup/123788.article http://www.thelawyer.com/insolvency-roundup/123788.article Large-scale insolvencies have been largely absent from the UK market over the past few years. That was until the spectacular collapse of hamper savings company Farepak hit the newspaper headlines. Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:15 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/court-battles/112268.article http://www.thelawyer.com/court-battles/112268.article Two years on since new EU-wide insolvency laws were introduced, cherry-picking your jurisdiction for insolvency is increasingly tough. By Cary Kochberg and Laurence Crowley Mon, 4 Oct 2004 06:18 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/house-rules/112267.article http://www.thelawyer.com/house-rules/112267.article What happens when a bankrupt’s house has negative equity? This year’s changes to the Insolvency Act provide the answer. Adrian Hyde reports Mon, 4 Oct 2004 06:10 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-magic-spongers/109897.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-magic-spongers/109897.article The Inland Revenue’s attack on the football creditor rule could see the sport’s special status annulled. Amanda Milsom and Sohrab Daneshku report Mon, 10 May 2004 05:42 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-end-cost/109896.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-end-cost/109896.article Liquidation expenses: a victory for floating charge-holders? Anne Sharp investigates Mon, 10 May 2004 05:38 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/crowning-achievement/109895.article http://www.thelawyer.com/crowning-achievement/109895.article The Enterprise Act 2002 dispenses with the Crown’s preferential treatment in insolvency cases. Philip May and Robert Foote look at the likely effects of this sea-change Mon, 10 May 2004 05:34 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/international-boundaries/109894.article http://www.thelawyer.com/international-boundaries/109894.article International solutions to insolvency can lead to good results, but caution is needed to ensure that rules can be applied globally. Susan Moore reports Mon, 10 May 2004 05:30 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/dont-bank-on-it/109893.article http://www.thelawyer.com/dont-bank-on-it/109893.article The Re Spectrum case has paralysed the insolvency profession. Anthony Elleray QC and Mark Cawson QC report Mon, 10 May 2004 05:24 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/oracle-insolvency-sees-qc-collyer-bristow-jettisoned/107732.article http://www.thelawyer.com/oracle-insolvency-sees-qc-collyer-bristow-jettisoned/107732.article Richards Butler picks up entire defence as Erskine silk and Collyer-Bristow fall foul of legal tactics Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:19 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/a-us-enterprise/107561.article http://www.thelawyer.com/a-us-enterprise/107561.article The Enterprise Act could have introduced a Chapter 11-style process for restructuring in the UK. John Houghton reports on missed opportunities and avoided pitfalls Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:54 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/tooled-up/107559.article http://www.thelawyer.com/tooled-up/107559.article There has been a minor revolution in the corporate restructuring market in the past few years. Lyndon Norley reports on the changes Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:52 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/cover-charge/107557.article http://www.thelawyer.com/cover-charge/107557.article Company directors are increasingly culpable for scandals such as Enron. David Leibowitz reports on the extent to which directors' and officers' insurance cover can protect them Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:48 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/taking-care-of-business/100749.article http://www.thelawyer.com/taking-care-of-business/100749.article When businesses hit rock bottom the balance of power changes. The creditors are the new priority, but to what extent are they in the driving seat? Peter Bloxham reports Mon, 2 Dec 2002 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-main-goal/100688.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-main-goal/100688.article While the ITV Digital collapse massacred the finances of many football clubs, players' wages are finishing off the job. David Cohen and Amanda Hope examine clubs' escape routes Mon, 2 Dec 2002 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/asset-based-lending-the-benefits/100597.article http://www.thelawyer.com/asset-based-lending-the-benefits/100597.article There appear to be mixed feelings about the radical changes currently being introduced to the UK insolvency laws Mon, 2 Dec 2002 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/the-insolvency-gremlins/99024.article http://www.thelawyer.com/the-insolvency-gremlins/99024.article Unlicensed debt advisers and conflicting regulatory bodies are still holding reform at bay, says John Verrill Mon, 2 Dec 2002 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/wrapping-it-up/98196.article http://www.thelawyer.com/wrapping-it-up/98196.article Insolvency reforms move a step closer with the dawn of the Enterprise Act. Patricia Godfrey reports Mon, 2 Dec 2002 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/raising-finance/85641.article http://www.thelawyer.com/raising-finance/85641.article Julia Salt and Ben Conway give the lowdown on methods of commercial aviation funding Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:00 GMT