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Shierson and Another v Rastogi and Another: CA 9 Nov 2002

Company directors in an insolvent liquidation faced proceedings by the liquidators. They resisted providing additional evidence under examination by the liquidators. Held: The sections under the 1986 Act should be read together. Where a director faced serious charges, requiring him to provide evidence against himself would be oppressive. The existence of such proceedings must be … Continue reading Shierson and Another v Rastogi and Another: CA 9 Nov 2002

In re Pantmaenog Timber Co Ltd: CA 25 Jul 2001

The Official Receiver could not use the powers given to him for the purposes of his insolvency duties to require production of documents form solicitors and accountants, to satisfy duties placed on him by the Secretary of State for the purpose of company director disqualification proceedings. The secretary of state could not ask the Official … Continue reading In re Pantmaenog Timber Co Ltd: CA 25 Jul 2001

Holder v The Law Society: Admn 26 Jul 2005

The applicant challenged the independence of the respondent’s disciplinary tribunal. Held: The claim failed: ‘the nature of the Tribunal is entirely adequately independent and impartial for the purposes for which it is constituted. The reasonable by-stander, properly informed of the facts, could not consider otherwise.’ The tribunal had properly considered all the evidence as to … Continue reading Holder v The Law Society: Admn 26 Jul 2005

C Plc and W v P and Secretary of State for the Home Office and the Attorney General: ChD 26 May 2006

The claimant sought damages from the first defendant for breach of copyright. An ex parte search order had been executed, with the defendant asserting his privilege against self-incrimination. As computer disks were examined, potentially unlawful images of children were found. The searching officer asked the court for directions as to what to do. Held: The … Continue reading C Plc and W v P and Secretary of State for the Home Office and the Attorney General: ChD 26 May 2006

A, K, M, Q and G v HM Treasury: Admn 24 Apr 2008

The applicants were suspected of terrorist associations. Their bank accounts and similar had been frozen. They challenged the Order in Council under which the orders had been made without an opportunity for parliamentary challenge or approval. Held: The Orders must be set aside. ‘It is I think obvious that this procedure does not begin to … Continue reading A, K, M, Q and G v HM Treasury: Admn 24 Apr 2008

Bilta (UK) Ltd and Others v Nazir and Others: ChD 30 Jul 2012

The company was said to have engaged in a fraud based on false European Trading Scheme Allowances, and had been wound up by the Revenue. The liquidators, in the company name, now sought recovery from former directors and associates. Held: The court dismissed the application: ‘First, the fact that there is, in accordance with my … Continue reading Bilta (UK) Ltd and Others v Nazir and Others: ChD 30 Jul 2012

Bishopsgate Investment Management Ltd (In Provisional Liquidation) v Maxwell and Another: CA 13 May 1992

A company liquidator applied for an order under sections 235 and 236 of the Insolvency Act 1986 that a director should disclose information to that liquidator. The Director objected that to do so would infringe his privilege against self-incrimination. In separate proceedings, heard for these purposes together, two other companies sought remedies of an account … Continue reading Bishopsgate Investment Management Ltd (In Provisional Liquidation) v Maxwell and Another: CA 13 May 1992