Potential obligation of majority shareholder to file for insolvency – International Law Office (registration)

Introduction Affected companies Companies without management Majority shareholders Consequences for breach Majority shareholders’ power in insolvency proceedings Interim managing director as possible alternative? Comment Introduction Recent changes to the Insolvency Code have considerably expanded the obligations of shareholders in insolvency situations. For example, a new obligation has been introduced which requires majority shareholders in so-called…

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The gritty story of sports gear supplier Lusty Industries – Newcastle Herald

Hard dirt road Hard earned: Johnny McLean and Helen Bird in the Lusty Industries warehouse with some stock in the background. Picture: Simone De Peak Keeper of collectibles: Johnny McLean with some prized possessions. Picture: Simone De Peak Work station: Helen Bird and Johnny McLean outside the Lusty Industries warehouse in Wickham. Picture: Simone De…

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Disgraced lawyer who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans declared bankrupt – Mirror.co.uk

Disgraced lawyer Phil Shiner who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans has been declared bankrupt. The solicitor was struck off in February after being found to have acted dishonestly in bringing murder and torture claims against British Iraq War veterans. Investigations that originated from Mr Shiner and his firm Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) would…

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Disgraced Iraq cases lawyer Phil Shiner is declared bankrupt – Belfast Telegraph

Disgraced lawyer Phil Shiner who brought false claims against Iraq War veterans has been declared bankrupt. The solicitor was struck off in February after being found to have acted dishonestly in bringing murder and torture claims against British Iraq War veterans. Investigations that originated from Mr Shiner and his firm Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) would…

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