Our High Streets – Retail administrations continue to rise

Our High Streets – Retail administrations continue to rise
it is not just the big retailers that are being affected. We have recently been appointed administrators of the high end French owned ladies fashion brand Gerard Darel (UK).
Company administrations place much emphasis on company rescue

Company administrations place much emphasis on company rescue
Administrations are a valuable part of the insolvency and rescue regime in the UK. It is likely that we will see an increase in them as the various Covid support schemes wind down and more companies fall into insolvency.
Travel Companies Failing Due to Covid-19

Travel company administrations and liquidations increasing due to Covid 19
Insolvency and the travel industry is a very specialised part of insolvency and requires Insolvency Practitioners with knowledge of, and expertise in, the sector.
Antony Batty and Co Appointed Joint Administrators of VMS Live (2011) Limited and VMS Live (Venues) Limited

We are appointed Joint Administrators of VMS Live (2011) Ltd and VMS Live (Venues) Ltd
Our aim is to preserve the value of the 2 closed venues (as best we can), and obtain the best outcome for their creditors.
Light Touch Administrations. What are they and how will they work?

Light Touch Administrations. What are they and how will they work?
Our Insolvency Practitioners Point Out That the ICAEW has Some Concerns About Light Touch Administrations
Company Voluntary Arrangements Vs Pre-Pack Administrations

Company Voluntary Arrangements Vs Pre-Pack Administrations
The ABc London team compares company voluntary arrangements with the popular but sometimes controversial pre-pack. CVAs have many advantages for all sizes of company.
HMRC to Become a Secondary Preferential Creditor

HMRC to Become a Secondary Preferential Creditor
Our London Team of Insolvency Practitioners comment on HMRC being reinstated as secondary preferential creditor. What are the implications for insolvency?
Primera Air Collapses

Primera Air Collapses
This article by our London Team of Insolvency Practitioners looks at why Primera Air filed for bankruptcy & whether customers will get their money back.
Hot Pasties, VAT and Pre Pack Administration by our London Team

Hot Pasties, VAT and Pre Pack Administration
When is hot food hot or not? Is VAT Payable on hot pasties? In this case, it was and led to a pre pack administration proposal.
Licensed Insolvency Practitioners and the Travel Industry

Trouble in the Travel Industry! The Role of Licensed Insolvency Practitioners.
The much publicised collapse of Monarch Airlines in the autumn lead to some asking the question as to what happens when a travel company fails? Simon Parker has dealt with a significant number of travel industry insolvencies over the past 20 years and looks very briefly at the issues that need to be addressed and the work involved in the days leading up to and following an appointment.