Offering specialist commentary and opinion Directors' Disqualification and Bankruptcy Restrictions:-
Provides background on the CDDA and its impact
Examines the core provisions relating to disqualification for unfit conduct
Considers the commencement of disqualification proceedings and the concept of unfit conduct
Illuminates the application of the CDDA to competition law infringements
Gives guidance on civil disqualification proceedings, including the application process, conduct before and duringproceedings, evidence and costs
Discusses commencement of section 6 proceedings out of time
Covers termination without a full trial for civil disqualification cases with particular emphasis on disqualification undertakings
Provides insight into the different grounds of directors disqualification
Includes analysis of the bankruptcy regime and the impact of the Enterprise Act 2002 on directors disqualification
Covers disqualification orders and undertakings
Considers procedure in relation to reviews, variations and appeals
Examines the scope of future business activities for disqualified directors and the law and practice relating to applications by such directors for permission to engage in corporate activity
Reproduces relevant legislation, practice directions and guidelines for easy reference