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SBP LAW are proud to be taking part again in the annual 10k London Legal Walk this year to help raise funds for the most vulnerable in society to be able to access justice.For more information, our fundraising page and to leave a message in support see the link below: [...]

As a Family lawyer with over 35 years experience I have been consulted by many individuals from different backgrounds and professions. Knowing and understanding about people’s culture, beliefs and backgrounds not only enriches our own understanding, it enables us to tailor make the service we provide to others. On the [...]

SBP LAW are happy to once again take part in the London Legal Trust’s annual 10k London Legal Walk that will be taking place on the 18th June 2024 to raise much needed funds for the most vulnerable in society to be able to access justice. Thank you to all [...]

The Ministry of Justice has today published details of the ‘Help with Fees’ scheme to assist people with the court and Tribunal fees when they are seeking to access justice. Further information can be seen using the link https://tinyurl.com/3y8x2v7j  

EXTENDING THE REACH OF FRAUDULENT TRADING The Court of Appeal’s findings in Tradition Financial Services Ltd v Bilta (UK) Ltd and Ors [2023] EWCA 112 will be of great interest to practitioners when deciding against whom they may issue proceedings for fraudulent trading under section 213 of the Insolvency Act [...]

A WIDENING OF THE SCOPE OF SECTION 423 The Court of Appeal has clarified the position regarding the actions of debtors through companies they control and regarding transactions to dispose of assets not beneficially owned by them. (Please click below for the full bulletin) Insolvency Bulletin – Volume 4 Issue [...]

FURTHER GUIDANCE ON TAX AVOIDANCE SCHEMES AND CREDITOR DUTY Earlier this month the High Court handed down judgment in Hunt v Singh [2023] EWHC 1784 (Ch), on appeal from the decision in Hunt v Balfour-Lynn & Ors [2022] EWHC 784 (Ch) which we covered in our May 2022 Bulletin. (Please [...]

The SBP LAW team of walkers gathered again this year. In glorious sunshine, they took part in the annual 10k London legal Walk on the 13th June 2023 to raise much needed funds to help the most vulnerable in society to access justice. The donations are still coming into our [...]

IF IT LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE A FIXED CHARGE…IT PROBABLY IS For the first time since the House of Lord’s decision in Re Spectrum Plus [2005] UKHL 41, the High Court has considered the criteria needed to determine whether a charge held over a company’s assets is a fixed or [...]

A PENSION POT MAY BE DRAWN DOWN TO SETTLE A JUDGMENT DEBT There have been recent developments as to whether or not creditors may attack a debtors pension. Readers will recall Horton v Henry [2016]… (Please click below for the full bulletin) Insolvency Bulletin – Volume 4 Issue 7 (May [...]

WEST MERCIA AND DIRECTORS` DUTY OF CARE For the second time in less than three months, the Supreme Court has considered the nature of directors’ duties to creditors as insolvency looms. (Please click below for the full bulletin) Insolvency Bulletin – Volume 4 Issue 6 (April 2023)

MODEL ARTICLES AND SOLE DIRECTOR AUTHORITY Section 155(1) of the Companies Act 2006 determines that a private company must have atleast one director who is “a natural person”… (Please click below for the full bulletin) Insolvency Bulletin – Volume 4 Issue 5 (March 2023)