Tag: Injunctions

HMRC's Abuse of Process Winding-up Petition Defeated Injunction

Case Study: £0.5m HMRC Winding-up Petition Defeated

HMRC consented to the dismissal of a £0.5m winding-up petition against our client company, conceding their petition and agreeing to pay substantial costs. Our solicitor and counsel team successfully argued HMRC’s actions, including account freezing and misrepresentation, were an abuse of the proper process of the Companies Court. This case highlights the repercussions for all, including UK Government agencies, that engage in unjustified petitions.

LPA Receivers UK London England Challenge

Challenging Possession of Property by Fixed Charge LPA Receivers

Fixed charge receivership serves as a way for creditors in England & Wales to recover debts by seizing assets secured by fixed charges. It carries serious legal implications for property rights and debtor protections. The practice is rooted in the Law of Property Act 1925 and the Insolvency Act 1986, allowing creditors to appoint receivers to manage or sell assets in default. Debtors have avenues to dispute receivership, via specialist insolvency law advice.