Enforcing judgments against defendants with empty pockets
At the point at which a court hands down judgment, in many cases months or sometimes years after a commercial dispute has arisen and proceedings first issued, and the final outcome is in the Claimant’s favour, this is likely to represent a real moment of triumph. Still, any jubilation may be short-lived if the Defendant […]
Winding up petitions: new restrictions
The current restrictions on winding up petitions are due to expire on 30 September 2021. They will be replaced by more limited restrictions which are set out in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Schedule 10) Regulations 2021. According to the Insolvency Service, the changes are aimed at helping High Street […]