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Is the UK heading for record corporate insolvencies in 2023?
The surge in corporate insolvencies for November 2023 announced by The Insolvency Service has left the UK economy on the cusp of an unwanted and […]
Explainer: The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received Royal Assent on 26th October 2023 and introduces “world leading powers” in combating criminal groups and others […]
Zombie companies in the hospitality industry – mitigating the credit risk
Zombie companies with negative balance sheets and surviving only through the indulgence of their creditors have long been a worrying feature of the UK economy, […]
Compensation Orders – how can they affect Directors?
There are many ways in which Directors can be made to contribute towards the losses suffered by creditors when a company fails. The best known […]
October economic and business overview
In this monthly update, we take a closer look at the latest UK economy stats and discuss what they may mean for UK businesses in […]
Understanding the recent insolvency regulation reform
The government consulted in 2021 on its proposals to reform and modernise the regulation of insolvency practitioners (IPs) and the insolvency market more widely. It […]
What are the implications of the rise in Compulsory Winding Ups?
The latest statistics for UK insolvencies published by The Insolvency Service have prompted some comment about the apparent surge in businesses being liquidated through the […]
Opus Edinburgh: Supporting local businesses
Opus Edinburgh is a specialist restructuring and insolvency practice based in the heart of the city. We aim to work closely with local corporates, SMEs […]
Is the UK falling out of love with business rescue culture?
When the corporate insolvency statistics for July 2023 were released by the Insolvency Service, all the focus by commentators was on the macro aspects of […]
Landlords – Navigating the Waters of Unintended Consequences
Challenges Faced by Residential Landlords with Multiple Property Ownership in Scotland The landscape of residential property ownership in Scotland has undergone significant shifts in recent […]