can directors be held liable?

In Brief The Supreme Court’s decision in Mitchell v Al Jaber provides important clarification on when former directors can still owe fiduciary duties to a company. The answer has significant implications for liquidators pursuing claims against former directors, and for individuals who continue to act on behalf of companies without formal authority. The…

Liberty Bell Bay in Administration Amid GFG Alliance Woes

The Bell Bay manganese smelter, a cornerstone of industrial activity in Tasmania’s north, has been placed into voluntary administration. Ernst & Young has been appointed as the administrator for Liberty Bell Bay (LBB), the company operating the facility. This move signals a critical juncture for the smelter and its approximately 216-strong workforce. The administrators have…

Major holiday firm with trips to Disneyland and Cotswolds enters liquidation

The coach holiday company offered trips to destinations including Disneyland Paris and the Cotswolds The coach holiday company offered trips to destinations including Disneyland Paris and the Cotswolds(Image: CHUNYIP WONG via Getty Images) A British holiday firm offering domestic and international travel has collapsed into liquidation with debts approaching £1 million. Gold Crest Holidays provided…

Lok Sabha takes up Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill, 2025, for consideration and passing

Lok Sabha has taken up the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, for consideration and passing. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved the Bill, which aims to further amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. The Bill seeks to address procedural delays and interpretational issues among companies and individuals.   Participating in the discussion,…