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Are UK Restructuring Plans Still too Expensive?

As far as they go, restructuring plans have worked well since they were first introduced 3 years ago.  This is reflected in the most recent review of CIGA published by the Insolvency Service which reflects favourably on this new insolvency measure. However, there are still some barriers to its use. Not unsurprisingly costs are quoted … Continue Reading

Are HMRC Critical To UK Restructuring Plans?

It’s now level pegging for HMRC on cram down –  twice it has been crammed down, and twice it has not. In the most recent restructuring plan proposed by Prezzo, the court sanctioned the company’s restructuring plan and crammed down HMRC as both preferential and unsecured creditor.  Unlike Houst’s restructuring plan, where HMRC was also … Continue Reading

Restructuring Plans: A Final Lifeline for the UK Care Sector?

The challenges facing the care sector are not news to anyone. However, as we enter 2023, a sector which has historically operated on thin margins may be about to hit breaking point, with the number of insolvencies involving residential care businesses having increased by 59% in the last year alone. Is it possible to identify … Continue Reading
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