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Hourglass and scales of justice representing the limitation period for liquidator claims after THG v Zedra

Can a Liquidator Sue After Six Years? THG v Zedra Explained

On 25 February 2026 the Supreme Court held in THG v Zedra that unfair prejudice petitions have no statutory limitation period. The majority also said the six-year rule for section 238, 239 and 423 claims was wrongly decided. We explain what this means for directors facing liquidator claims and the defences that remain.

Post date 16 October 2026
Post author By LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers
Post categories In Director's Liability, Insolvency, Litigation
Tags Directors’ Defence, Limitation Period, Liquidator Claims, litigation funders, Manolete Partners, Section 238 Insolvency Act, Section 239 Preference, Section 423 Claims, THG v Zedra, Transaction at Undervalue, unfair prejudice petition

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