When it comes to applications by office-holders for approval of their remuneration, the message in the case of Poxon and another v Wejo Ltd (in administration) [2025] EWHC 135 (Ch) was, the detail matters. Background Having failed to obtain approval from the creditors in respect of both their pre and post administration costs, the joint … Continue Reading
The powers of investigation afforded to office-holders under s. 236 of the Insolvency Act 1986 are there to enable the court to help an office-holder discover the true facts concerning the affairs of a company, its trading and dealings, to allow the office-holder to complete their function. These powers are wide reaching and include compelling … Continue Reading
From time to time, officeholders apply to court to seek approval of a proposed course of action which they have decided to take in connection with their function. But where the court sanctions those decisions, are the officeholders protected from subsequent claims relating to the same? The Court of Appeal, in the case of Denaxe … Continue Reading
