McAlister | Blog (17)

March 1, 2018 by Sandra

5 lessons we can all learn from the collapse of Toys R Us
In one of our recent blogs we explained some of the major differences between liquidation and administration (liquidation is the formal closure of a... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Pre-Pack Administration
February 26, 2018 by Sandra

What are the differences between liquidation and administration?
When things start to go wrong in business, people can panic. And while panicking isn’t a fun thing to do, it can sometimes be useful. It can propel a... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Pre-Pack Administration
January 24, 2018 by Sandra

Does the Carillion liquidation threaten other contractors?
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Filed Under: Business Insolvency
October 6, 2015 by Sandra

Changes to Insolvency Law
Changes to insolvency law – Autumn 2015 – how will this affect your clients? [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Insolvency
July 16, 2014 by Sandra

Personal insolvencies fall but by less in coastal areas
Official figures released this week by the Insolvency Service has shown that personal insolvencies have continued to fall across England and Wales from... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Uncategorized
January 22, 2014 by Sandra

What is Problem Debt?
According to the Money Advice Service, there are more than eight million people in the UK living with problem debt. What's more, with one in six people... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Uncategorized
November 19, 2013 by Sandra

Insolvency Analysis – What is a CVA?
A Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) is a company rescue and restructuring option to help ensure a company’s survival. It’s a formal contract between a... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: CVA
October 2, 2012 by raydale

I can’t pay my business rates: what should I do?
Business rates are a type of tax imposed on properties which are used for commercial purposes such as retail units, warehouses, offices, bars and... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
October 2, 2012 by raydale

But what about the sole traders?
If you’re a director of a limited company, there is a degree of separation that protects your personal assets from getting caught up in the liquidation... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Sole Traders & Partnerships