McAlister | Blog (13)

December 17, 2019 by Sandra

What’s the difference between wrongful and fraudulent trading
Introduction While wrongful trading and fraudulent trading are both unacceptable business practices during an insolvency process, one is a civil offence... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
December 17, 2019 by Sandra

What options do you have when dissolving your company?
If you want to close your company fast, dissolution is often the recommended process. The other term you may have heard is ‘striking off’, which is the... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
December 10, 2019 by Sandra

What will happen to my employees if my company is insolvent?
It’s never easy talking about business insolvency. However, if you’re a director of a company that employs a number of staff, it can be particularly... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
November 21, 2019 by Sandra

What are my employees’ rights during insolvency?
If your company is facing business insolvency or bankruptcy, it can be a very stressful time. It’s important to make sure you have all the facts and that... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency, Trading
November 14, 2019 by Sandra

FAQs for companies in administration
Business insolvency can often be a difficult subject to talk about... …whether it’s because you’ve been involved in an ailing business before or are... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Company Administration
October 21, 2019 by Sandra

Your client’s business goes into insolvency - what’s next?
If your client’s business goes into insolvency, first things first, it’s important not to panic. Instead, find an insolvency practitioner and enlist their... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
October 18, 2019 by Sandra

What do I need to be aware of when selling my company’s assets?
Most businesses will accumulate a substantial amount of assets over time. If your company is becoming insolvent, your assets will either be sold prior to... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
October 17, 2019 by Sandra

At what point should I speak to an insolvency practitioner?
It can be difficult to know when to seek professional help. Find out when to speak to an insolvency practitioner and discover our insolvency risk services... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
September 18, 2019 by Sandra

Winding up petitions and validation orders - demystifying the jargon
As a business owner, there’s a lot you need to know. Not only do you need to be confident in your expertise in your chosen market, but you also need to... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Validation Orders
September 16, 2019 by Sandra

Compulsory winding up explained: what is a creditor petition?
A creditor petition is often the last step a creditor can take to collect an unpaid debt; it can also be called a winding up petition, or WUP. These can... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: CVA