Antony Batty & Company notes further regulation plan for Insolvency Practitioners

Antony Batty & Company notes further regulation plan for Insolvency Practitioners
A major shake-up will modernise insolvency sector regulation but falls short of the establishment of a new independent watchdog, however
Directors of Limited companies take care when paying Dividends

Directors of Limited companies take care when paying Dividends
Illegal Dividends – Misfeasance Claims and Director Disqualification can be the outcome for Directors of Liquidated Companies
Antony Batty & Company Employee Focus: Will Rushing

Antony Batty & Company Employee Focus: Will Rushing
Will is a Junior Administrator and is based at our London office.
Cash is King for Businesses in Distress

Cash is King for Businesses in Distress
We point out that cash is king when it comes to the survival of a business. This article explains why and looks at the actions that companies should take to improve their cash flow and their future prospects.
Fines, prison sentences and Director Disqualification for directors who abused the Bounce Back Loan Scheme

Director Disqualification, fines and prison sentences for directors who abused the Bounce Back Loan Scheme
Licensed insolvency practitioner Antony Batty advises directors to take early, formal advice if they are struggling to repay a BBL.
Directors be Vigilant! The additional tax charge for an un-repaid Director’s Loan Account is 33.75%

Directors be Vigilant! The additional tax charge for an un-repaid Director’s Loan Account is 33.75%
Understanding a Director’s Loan Account and your Liabilities, pre and post liquidation is vital.
Overtrading V Wrongful Trading: what are the key differences?

Overtrading V Wrongful Trading: what are the key differences?
How can Insolvency Practitioners help directors avoid Overtrading and Wrongful Trading?
Insolvency Mediation – Insolvency Practitioners make good Mediators.

Why an Insolvency Practitioner makes a good Mediator.
Lawrence King, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, and an accredited civil and commercial mediator with ADR Group explains.
Local builders using Personal Guarantee Insurance to insure against business failure hits new high.

Local builders using Personal Guarantee Insurance to insure against business failure hits new high.
What happens to Personal Guarantees when a business becomes insolvent? How can Insolvency Practitioners help?
Is ignorance bliss? Why it is important for directors to document their actions if concerned they are insolvent.

It is important for directors to document their actions at insolvency.
Directors must comply with their duties as stated in the Companies Act 2006. Failure to do so can have serious consequences.