Insights
29th January 2024
High Court provides clarification on JCT contractor termination rights and confirms dangers of getting it wrong
The recent High Court decision of Providence Building Services Limited -v- Hexagon Housing Association Limited [2023] provided clarification on a contractor’s right to terminate its employment under a…
Insights
20th December 2023
The highest rates of company insolvencies since 2008
The Office of National Statistics recently published the company insolvency statistics for Q3, which show 6,208 company insolvencies. This marks a 10% increase on the number of company…
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6th December 2023
Navigating Debt-Free Holidays: Avoid festive debt this Christmas
Proactive Planning, Smart Saving, and Prudent Spending for a Debt-Free Festive Season In the hustle of the holiday season, it's easy to get caught up in the spirit…
Case Study
17th October 2023
Ellisons Solicitors assist in the recovery of a debt over £100,000
Ellisons’ Insolvency and Debt Recovery team were delighted to successfully recover a debt over £100,000 for their client. The case was successfully managed by Partner, Tracy England and…
News
30th August 2023
Three Dispute Resolution heavyweights join Ellisons Solicitors
Ellisons Solicitors, a leading law firm in Suffolk and Essex, has bolstered its Dispute Resolution Department by appointing three world-class partners: Claire Kitchen, Partner and Head of Commercial…
Insights
15th February 2023
Businesses seek expert advice as financial crisis looms
Swathes of East Anglian businesses are seeking advice on insolvency as they look to find a way through the financial crisis in 2023. Ellisons Solicitors, which has offices…
Insights
13th October 2022
How does the future of a business look in a partnership split?
The decision to split from a business partner is likely to be bittersweet or a welcome delight, subject to the circumstances. As joint owners of a business, the…
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Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation v. Compulsory Liquidation
What is Liquidation? Liquidation is a formal process whereby a liquidator is appointed to wind up the affairs of a company. All assets of the company are usually…
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23rd September 2022
Insolvency Act – Section 127
Section 127 Insolvency Act 1986 (“Section 127”) is a small but sometimes deadly piece of legislation to those who are unaware of its existence. Its effect can be…
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21st September 2022
Potential Claims Against Directors Following An Insolvency Process
When a company enters a formal insolvency process, liquidation or administration, the appointed liquidator or the Official Receiver will investigate the reasons as to why the company has…