Insolvency: In the club

Peter Brewer looks at the liability of association members ‘Typically, creditors will choose the members with the highest profile within the organisation (such as committee members) or, simply, those with the deepest pockets. Inevitably, certain members will find themselves more vulnerable than others.’You don’t have to try very hard to find unincorporated associations all around …
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Insolvency: Hostage to fortune

Graeme Fraser examines the complexities of running a claim for financial remedies on divorce where there is a risk of personal and corporate insolvency ‘This article examines the effect of bankruptcy law on financial remedies on divorce, using a case study to demonstrate how this impacts in practice. The case study relates to the insolvency …
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Insolvency: Pre-packs: current and future proposals

With the growing popularity of pre-packs, Nigel Boobier and Daniel Cuthbert assess the issues surrounding them ‘This regulatory focus comes at a time of continued material challenges for business and an ongoing stream of administrations, particularly in retail, using pre-packaged sales.’It’s been a busy year for pre-packs. The announcement on 31 March from Ed Davey, …
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