Aberdeenshire couple banned over £100k debt to customers

A husband-and-wife whose furniture company went into liquidation owing customers almost £100,000 have both been banned as company directors. George and Williamina Hay were directors of DWH Trading Ltd, which sold adjustable beds and chairs, mostly to elderly and vulnerable customers, from their home address in Aberdeenshire. The company was struggling financially by April 2023…

Restructuring & Insolvency | RPC

Published on 14 January 2025 Written by Will Beck Key developments in 2024 2024 has seen one of the most significant insolvency cases in recent years.  In June, Justice Leech handed down his judgment on the claim brought by the liquidators of BHS against certain of its former directors for wrongful trading and misfeasance.  This…

Volocopter finds potential investor with Diamond Aircraft

According to the German business publication Wirtschaftswoche, the Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft is taking over the insolvent company from Bruchsal. Diamond is owned by the Chinese automotive supplier Wanfeng. According to the report, the Austrian company primarily does business with motorised gliders and small aircraft for the private market but also has ambitions in…

Volocopter lays off staff as insolvency looms

Electric air mobility start-up Volocopter has made the majority of its workforce redundant. The Baden-Württemberg-based  company began insolvency proceedings in late December 2024, but the company’s management at the time were confident of finding new investors. READ: Volocopter files for insolvency, Investors sought Unfortunately, time and money has run out. German media has reported that 450…