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 [...]
Summary Judgment: One of the most powerful tools in a Litigation armoury
Background A court judgment is a finding for a party without a full trial of the issues and hearing of evidence. It’s given on the basis that the claim, defence, [...]
What effect has the pandemic had on late payments?
Evidence shows that the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated a culture of longstanding late payment problems for UK businesses. Research by the Institute of Directors has identified that almost two in [...]
Debt Recovery Tips: Know Your Customer
Knowing who you are dealing with should be one of the first steps taken to assess risk and legal requirements when you are trying to recover a debt. This should [...]
Dissolved companies to be Investigated by Government and Insolvency Service
The Ratings (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill recently had its second reading and it’s anticipated to become law later this year. What is the bill? The Rating [...]
June 2021: The latest insolvency figures
It’s still an uncertain time for many businesses. Due to a variety of factors, like the pandemic, changes in consumer behaviour, and supply shortages, many businesses are struggling to keep [...]
HMRC Issue briefing on collecting tax debts as UK emerges from Coronavirus
On 30th June 2021 HMRC released a policy paper entitled “Collecting tax debts as we emerge from Coronavirus.” The policy document confirms that protecting livelihoods and keeping people at work [...]
Introducing Iain Bould: Head of Litigation
We are very pleased to welcome Iain Bould, who is joining us as Head of Litigation. Iain has over 28 years of industry experience and is excited to grow his [...]