The Brexit Deal Is Done: What Does it Mean for Recognition in Cross-Border Restructurings and Insolvencies? – Sidley Austin LLP

On December 24, 2020, the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) unveiled a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) establishing the broad relationship between them after the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31, 2020, with a particular focus on international trade, investment, public policy, and economic partnership between EU Member States…

Banned director failed to account for £1.7m – Accountancy Daily

Nicola Bentley was the sole director of Stephensons (National Window Cleaning), which was incorporated in January 2017 and provided window cleaning services, predominantly for bookmakers. The company traded for two years but in January 2019 entered into creditors voluntary liquidation. A subsequent investigation by the Insolvency Service found that from February 2018 until the company…