We have adopted a specialist team approach to our practices for many years. We feel that this is the way our clients want us to work, and that specialisation leads to the provision of a better service.
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05/01/2019
The Insolvency Team are delighted to announce they will be hosting their annual seminar on Wednesday 1st May 2019, at The MShed in Bristol. Chaired by Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Nicholas Briggs, the day will include a keynote address by HHJ Matthews as well as a series of talks and workshops from members of the team.
8:45 Registration & breakfast
9:30 Chairman’s address – Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Nicholas Briggs
9:45 Claims under s. 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 in the light of Sequana – Hugh Sims QC and Holly Doyle, Guildhall Chambers and Martin Askew, Clarke Willmott
10:30 Keynote speech – His Honour Judge Paul Matthews
11:00 Refreshment break
11:15 Annulment applications – Katie Gibb and James Hannant,Guildhall Chambers
11:55 The criminal, the civil, the environmental and planning liability! An exploration of environmental and planning liabilities (including Doonin and Dawson) in an insolvency scenario – Stefan Ramel and Brendon Moorhouse, Guildhall Chambers
12:35 Cross-border insolvency in a post-Brexit world – Samuel Parsons, Guildhall Chambers and Professor Gerard McCormack, University of Leeds
13:15 – LUNCH
14:00 – WORKSHOPS
You will be asked to choose your 1st and 2nd choice workshop options:
15:15 Unjust enrichment and insolvency – Guildhall Chambers
15:45 De facto and shadow directors’ fiduciary duties and liabilities in the light of Instant Access Properties – Simon Passfield, Guildhall Chambers and Simeon Gilchrist, Edwin Coe
16:30 Talk from sponsors – Manolete Partners PLC
16:45 – Finish with drinks on the terrace
Refreshments and a comprehensive delegate pack will be provided.
Please do let us know of any specific dietary requirements.
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