Winding-Up Proceedings and the Pandemic
Courts have regularly stressed that a winding-up petition should not be presented by a creditor against a company as a means of collecting a debt. There is no doubt that [...]
If I win, what compensation can I expect?
Most people who’ve had an injury want to know how much they could win before they make a claim, this is known as compensation. Sometimes the extra hassle of involving [...]
Winding-Up Proceedings
Winding-up proceedings can begin if the debtor company owes more than £750 and is not disputing the debt. This process is known as compulsory liquidation. The first step in the process [...]
How do I legally become self-employed?
There are over 4 million self-employed in the UK and with the gig economy rising this is only set to continue to rise. Ensuring you have the correct setup for [...]
The Problem with Late Payments
Late payment of invoices is one of the biggest problems businesses face according to the Bank Automated Clearance Scheme (“BACS”). In a 2017 study, BACS found that SMEs were collectively [...]
What is the conveyancing process?
When you purchase a new property or sell an existing one, you’ll have to go through the conveyancing process. Not many people understand what the process actually is and why [...]
The Routes to Recovery
Iain Bould, our Head of Litigation, breaks down the routes to debt recovery Pre-Action Collection We will act fast to send a Letter Before Action “LBA” or Preaction protocol [...]
What am I entitled to claim for after an accident?
It’s the question we get asked the most in our Personal Injury team! What can I claim for or what am I entitled to because of my accident? There’s no [...]
What is the debt respite scheme?
From May 2021 new debt respite regulations came into force The Scheme aims to give someone who has a problem debt the right to legal protection from their creditors and [...]
What is a prenup and when should I have one?
It’s always a tricky conversation to have with your partner - should we have a prenup put in place before we get married? Most people go into marriage with the [...]