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July 31, 2026

Re Cray and others: Court confirms defective solvency declaration prevents members’ voluntary liquidation (MVL)

The High Court’s decision in Re Cray and others [2026] EWHC 1466 (Ch) serves as a clear reminder that the requirements for the statutory...
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July 29, 2026

Unrecognised foreign judgments can found bankruptcy petitions, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that foreign judgments for a debt or definite sum of money can, without more, create an immediate common law...
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July 14, 2026

Are CVAs due a resurgence?

This article was first published in the June issue of Corporate Rescue and Insolvency Key points Company voluntary arrangements (CVAs)...
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June 17, 2026

Insolvency: collective consultation trigger point

In Ellard v Alliance Transport Technologies Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered again the vexed question of when the...
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June 12, 2026

Amendment to the Insolvency Rules: practical changes taking effect from 22 June 2026

The Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 (SI 2026/561) come into force on 22 June 2026, introducing a series of largely...
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May 22, 2026

Introducing S&B Signals: helping you anticipate what’s coming next

In our conversations with clients, a consistent theme is emerging. The volume and pace of legal and regulatory change is increasing,...
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April 20, 2026

Solvency confirmations and transactions at undervalue: key considerations for companies and lenders in respect of connected party transactions

Connected party transactions - transactions entered into between a company and persons or entities with a close relationship to it (such...
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April 17, 2026

Shutting up shop: what key legal developments are influencing retail and hospitality restructurings in 2026?

Retail and hospitality businesses have entered 2026 under sustained financial pressure, with tight margins, rising employment costs and...
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