The case of Currie & Anor v Fission Recruitment Services Ltd [2026] EWHC 1369 (Ch) (13 March 2026) is (we think) the only case to provide an example of what amounts to substantial injustice, such that a defect in the administration appointment process could not be remedied under r12.64 of the Insolvency Rules 2016. The … Continue Reading
There is something to be said for “assume the worst” when it comes to defects in administration appointments and extensions. The court has taken this approach in a few cases where, rather than trying to work out the intricacies and effect of a defect on an appointment or extension, it has assumed the worst (i.e … Continue Reading
We look once again at the recent case of Re Active Wear Limited (in administration) (our other blog on another aspect of this case can be found here). As part of the changes introduced in light of Covid-19, the Temporary Insolvency Practice Direction (MIPD) was introduced, to enable statutory declarations on notices of intention to … Continue Reading
