Out-of-Hours Appointments: A Temporary Fix to a Permanent Problem – Article by Josh Lewison
The past year has seen repeated attempts by the courts to solve the conundrum of electronic working and how it interfaces with out-of-court appointments of administrators. So is the Temporary Practice Direction Supporting the Insolvency Practice Direction just a temporary fix for what is a permanent problem? Josh Lewison examines the case law in this […]
Natalie Pratt
In particular, Natalie appeared in Teledyne UK Limited v Gao & Ors [2024] EWHC 3538 (KB), Thurrock Council & Anr v Adams & Ors [2024] EWHC 2576 (KB) and [2024] EWHC 2750 (KB), Arla Foods Limited & Anr v Persons Unknown & Ors [2024] EWHC 1952 (Ch) and Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v London […]
Discovery (Northampton) Ltd and other companies v Debenhams Retail Ltd and others – Article by Kate Rogers
When will the insolvency court review, rescind or vary any order made by it? Kate Rogers explores the recent decision of Discovery (Northampton) Ltd and other companies v Debenhams Retail Ltd and others [2020] EWHC 260 (Ch ), in an article first published by Lexis®PSL on 2 27/02/2020. You can read Kate’s full analysis here.
Are UK insolvency laws fit for purpose? – Matthew Weaver writes for the Law Society Gazette
Matthew Weaver was invited by the Law Society Gazette to reflect on government proposals for reforming insolvency law in the context of the high number of insolvencies that occurred in 2019. What changes need to be made to ensure the UK legal system is fit for purpose and should we look to the US for […]
Paul Burton
He has extensive trial advocacy experience and his cases frequently start with urgent pre-emptive remedies. His practice encompasses drafting and advisory work and he regularly works with domestic and international lawyers, and other professionals, to assist in the drafting of complex documents. In addition to his court practice, Paul represents parties before a number of […]
Can directors appoint administrators outside of court opening hours? – Article by Catherine Doran
Catherine Doran discusses whether directors can appoint administrators outside of court opening hours following her recent case in which a notice of appointment was filed at 4.37pm. You can read the full article here.
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Tom Beasley
Tom’s clients have included government agencies, multinationals, global banks, high net worth individuals and large estates. He has appeared before a range of courts and arbitral tribunals and has extensive experience in emergency matters such as the obtaining or resisting of freezing and search orders. He has been ranked consistently in Chambers & Partners whose […]
