Bankruptcy

The Insolvency Law Series brings you a set of clear, step-by-step guides to the main statutory insolvency procedures; administration, liquidation and bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is the third and final title in the series.

This book explores the bankruptcy procedure, explaining who would use it, why and when. It discusses the process in detail, looking in particular at:-

• commencement practicalities
• the effect of bankruptcy
• the duties and powers of the Trustee
• matters arising from the process including creditor meetings and remuneration
• how bankruptcy impacts third parties including creditors
• the duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the debtor
• how the practice and procedure is likely to change in future.

The book includes flowcharts, summaries and guides to procedures providing ‘at a glance’ advice. The Insolvency Law Series brings you a set of clear, step-by-step guides to the main statutory insolvency procedures; administration, liquidation and bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is the third and final title in the series.

This book explores the bankruptcy procedure, explaining who would use it, why and when. It discusses the process in detail, looking in particular at:-

• commencement practicalities
• the effect of bankruptcy
• the duties and powers of the Trustee
• matters arising from the process including creditor meetings and remuneration
• how bankruptcy impacts third parties including creditors
• the duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the debtor
• how the practice and procedure is likely to change in future.

The book includes flowcharts, summaries and guides to procedures providing ‘at a glance’ advice.