Expertise: Restructuring & Insolvency

‘Trustees’ powers of investment’ and ‘Professional charity fundraisers’

A Junior Programme: Charities webinar on “Trustees’ powers of investment” and “Professional charity fundraisers” presented by Natalie Pratt and Matthew Mills. Trustees’ powers of investment Natalie considers the recent decision in Butler-Sloss & Ors v The Charity Commission & HM Attorney General [2022] EWHC 974 (Ch) Please find the slides attached, here. Professional charity fundraisers […]

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Jamie Cockfield

His recent cases include: Otitoju v Onwordi [2023] EWHC 2665 (Ch): Jamie acted for the Claimant in the case of Otitoju v Onwordi, in the High Court before (HHJ) Paul Matthews. The case an application for an injunction and order pursuant to s.116 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 involving a burial dispute over which […]

Kelmanson v Gallagher & De Weyer [2022] EWHC 395 (Ch)

On 1 March 2022, Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Curl KC handed down judgment on Kelmanson v Gallagher & De Weyer [2022] EWHC 395 (Ch), a claim brought by the liquidator of De Weyer Ltd for preferences under s.239 Insolvency Act 1986 and misfeasance under s.212 Insolvency Act and s.172 Companies Act 2006. Andrew […]

Sharpening the corporate restructuring tool – Article by David Mohyuddin KC and Andrew Brown

In this article, published by R3, David Mohyuddin KC and Andrew Brown discuss the evolution of the restructuring tool. It follows on from their previous article in the Summer issue, and explores the contentious sanction hearings of Virgin Active and Hurricane Energy. You can read the full article here.

An introduction to Antecedent Transactions (Preferences and Transaction at Undervalue Claims) – Junior Programme: Insolvency

This Junior Programme: Insolvency webinar, presented by Andrew Brown and Emma Loizou on Tuesday, 30 November covers ‘An introduction to Antecedent Transactions (Preferences and Transaction at Undervalue Claims)’. The Insolvency Act 1986 provides specific statutory claims that allow office-holders to reverse transactions made by insolvency persons (companies and individuals) to return assets for the benefit […]

‘An Update on the Restructuring Tool – More than a Year On’ and ‘Cross-border restructuring after COVID and Brexit – top tips’ Junior Programme: Restructuring

In this webinar, ‘An Update on the Restructuring Tool – More than a Year On’ and ‘Cross-border restructuring after COVID and Brexit – top tips’ Junior Programme: Restructuring, Andrew Brown talked about the recent cases that have highlighted the increasing use of the restructuring tool within different contexts, and some of the new challenges that […]

Is the power balance between landlords and retailers changing?

Matthew Weaver was invited by Property Week to comment on the news that since the approval of its CVA Poundstretcher was served with termination notices on 63 of its leases. What does this case mean for the landlord-tenant relationship? Please read the piece here.  

Repaying loans when faced with cashflow issues – Article by Tina Kyriakides

Tina Kyriakides was invited by SME Today GB to comment on how SME businesses faced with cash flow issues can pay back their Covid loans. How can they improve their finances and avoid threats from lenders? Please read the piece here.

Video: Travelers Insurance Company Ltd v Armstrong & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 978 – Case law update with Christopher Boardman KC and Emma Loizou

In this case law update video, Emma Loizou is in conversation with Christopher Boardman KC who acted for the successful first respondent in the Court of Appeal case, Travelers Insurance Company Ltd v Armstrong & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 978. The judgment was handed down on July 1st, 2021, in a significant appeal by Travelers […]