Directors owe a number of statutory and fiduciary duties to the company. However, once a company is insolvent, the interests of creditors intrude and directors owe a duty to act in good faith, and show skill, care and diligence to all creditors. Desperate economic conditions have led to an influx […]
Tag: liquidation
Where do employees’ pay related claims lie on their employer’s insolvency?
One would expect that employers should, from a moral perspective, firstly look after employees in the event of insolvency as employees are usually wholly financially dependent on their employers. That is not the case. Bankruptcy and company legislation do give preferential status to certain employee claims in the distribution of […]
Creditors’ Meeting – Should I stay or should I go?
As more and more companies succumb to insolvency, many business suppliers are receiving invitations to creditors’ meetings. When an insolvent company decides to wind up voluntarily, a notice will be sent to all creditors together with a general/special proxy form to commence the liquidation process. The notice will also be […]
Are you a Director of a company going into Liquidation?
If so, you need to proceed with caution. There are many rules governing the liquidation process. Firstly, you should first speak with fellow directors and seek professional advice. Resignation may be an option but your primary responsibility is to protect the company creditors. You may remain personally liable even if […]