The new 4th edition:
Explains the legal framework of personal insolvency, dealing with bankruptcy, individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) and other procedures Looks at different types of personal insolvencyConsiders the roles of the official receiver and the trusteeCovers issues relating to insolvent partnershipsExamines realisation of assets, from business assets and the matrimonial home to exempt asses and pensionsDeals with creditors’ claims, bankruptcy costs and protection of creditorsReviews the position of the bankrupt, including disabilities, offences and dischargeTakes into account death and the insolvent estateGoes through closing procedures, releases from office and costsIncludes coverage of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Channel IslandsSets out a selection of forms and precedentsReproduces key parts of legislationFully updated to reflect amendments by the Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 212There will be new chapters dealing with such matters such as:Cross-border insolvency;New rules in relation to discharge from bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Restriction Orders and Undertakings; Regulatory aspects for insolvency practitioners and solicitors; Detailed coverage of the Enterprise Act 22 and the changes from the new Insolvency Rules as applicable to personal insolvencyOffers detailed explanation of the legal framework of personal insolvency, dealing with bankruptcy, individual voluntary arrangements and other procedures Contains a number of precedents relating to personal insolvency lawIncludesexpert commentary across all variations of personal insolvency including realisation of assets, creditors’ claims Contains references to the Statements of Insolvency Practice (SIP) precedents and practice directionsUpdated to include the latest amendments to the Insolvency Act 1986 and;the Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 212the Enterprise Act 22the EC Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings, and the Cross-border Insolvency Regulations and the UNCITRAL Model LawCONTENTS
Types of Personal Insolvency The Bankruptcy PetitionThe Bankruptcy OrderThe Official ReceiverLicencing and RegulationThe TrusteeThe BankruptRealisation of AssetsCreditors’ Claims and Bankruptcy CostsProtection of CreditorsVoluntary ArrangementsDeath and the Insolvent EstateInsolvent PartnershipsClosing Procedures, Release and Costs Cross Border Problems ScotlandNorthern IrelandRepublic of IrelandJerseyGuernseyCONTRIBUTOR INFORMATIONRichard Floyd has been an insolvency practitioner since licensing came in 1986 and before that had substantial experience in dealing with insolvency matters. He has acted as Trustee in Bankruptcy in many cases, Supervisor of voluntary arrangements and also as liquidator, administrator and receiver. Frank Brumby is a solicitor and licensed insolvency practitioner (non appointment taking) providing professional legal advice in all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency, bank recovery, property and commercial litigation. A regular speaker at national conferences.Simon Knight has specialised in insolvency since 25 and is a licensed insolvency practitioner. He has broad experience in all types of formal and informal insolvency processes.SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATIONSAVE 1% ON THIS EDITION, FUTURE EDITIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS WHEN YOU REQUEST A STANDING ORDERRequest a Standing Order for this title and receive a 1% discount. Plus, future editions and paperback supplements will be sent to you automatically, each with the same 1% discount.Alternatively, you can request a Standing Order to only receive supplements to the current edition, and these will be sent to you on publication with a 5% discount.The 3 Day Satisfaction Guarantee applies to all titles supplied on Standing Order. Standing Orders can be cancelled at any time.Set up your Standing Order today. To set up your standing orders, please email us providing your name, email address, your company name and address.Click here to set up your Standing Order today