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VIDEO: Kuits COVID-19 Briefing: Restructuring & insolvency

24th June 2020

Executive partner, Robert Levy hosts a discussion with head of restructuring & insolvency, Richard Palmer as part of the Kuits COVID-19 Briefing series, offering expert insights on the current landscape for business that may be struggling financially.

Time for change? Restructuring your business to secure its future

2nd June 2020

The COVID1-19 pandemic has had a significant and ongoing impact on business operations across multiple sectors and its effects will continue to present challenges for some time to come. Corporate partner Jan Winstanley explains the benefits restructuring your business could have to help weather the COVID-19 storm.

Future Fund Scheme: what is it and is your business eligible?

1st June 2020

The Future Fund Scheme allows businesses to borrow between £125,000 and £5 million as convertible loan, but is your company eligible? Corporate partner Jan Winstanley answers key questions around the Governments future fund incentive.

Buying a distressed business? Seven things to consider

29th April 2020

Are you thinking of buying a distressed business? Our corporate team outlines seven things that should be taken into consideration at the start of the process.

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill: temporary changes to winding up petitions.

28th May 2020

Insolvency expert Richard Palmer looks at the temporary changes to winding up petitions that will come as a result of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill.

Key points from the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill

22nd May 2020

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill will introduce a new moratorium for an eligible company that is or is likely to become unable to pay its debts. Our head of restructuring and insolvency provides his insight into what appears a flexible solution that will assist with saving companies at this difficult time.

COVID-19: Government Support Measures for Businesses and Considerations for Directors

22nd May 2020

Head of restructuring and insolvency Richard Palmer talks through the support available for businesses and gives advice on directors duties.

Successful M&A during the COVID-19 outbreak: seven things to consider

27th April 2020

Looking to complete an M&A transaction during the COVID-19 outbreak? Our corporate team assesses what you should be taking into consideration for it to be a success.

Government moratorium on landlord enforcement – an insolvency expert’s view

24th April 2020

Our insolvency team addresses the uncertainty created by the Government’s proposed Bill, which will mean landlords cannot use insolvency procedures “where a company cannot pay their bills due to coronavirus”.

Wrongful trading provisions suspended

3rd April 2020

Head of restructuring and insolvency Richard Palmer discusses what the suspension of trading provisions means for directors.

COVID-19 taskforce

Advice for directors: Contact Richard Palmer on 0161 503 2996 / richardpalmer@kuits.com

• Advice to boards on directors’ duties and how they protect themselves around decision making in navigating the crisis
• Advice to companies if suppliers, customers, landlords or tenants enter an insolvency process
• If necessary, advising on insolvency proceedings.

For more information on our COVID-19 taskforce, please click here.

For more information on our insolvency services, please click here.

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