Tag Archives: Insolvency
Royds City solicitors adds an insolvency and restructuring partner to the corporate team
18 partner City solicitors Royds, located near St Paul’s Cathedral, has admitted Angela Stallard to the partnership where she brings non-contentious restructuring and insolvency expertise to the corporate and commercial team.
‘Insolvency Curry Club’ by David Bowman, Dispute Resolution Department
A further gathering of curry-loving junior insolvency professionals and Royds lawyers took place on 31st March 2011 at the Bengal Tiger – which is just a few yards from the Royds offices in Carter Lane, near St Paul’s. Continue reading
‘Bankruptcy and personal insolvency explained’ by Louise Engel, Corporate Department
A person is insolvent if they have insufficient assets to pay their debts and financial liabilities.
‘Pre-packs – a possible solution for companies in financial difficulties’ by Louise Engel, Corporate department
A short while ago the legal world was rocked when news about the serious financial problems at a leading law firm – Halliwells – was widely reported in the media. There had been suggestions that a pre-pack solution would be sought. This is where the business is sold without publicity to avoid a negative reaction from customers and staff and/or where there is a lack of funds to find a more sophisticated rescue option. As it happens, numerous law firms stepped in to acquire the different elements of the Halliwells’ business. Continue reading