MD Law Legal 500 Recognition: Insolvency and Restructuring Team Named Firm to Watch
MD Law’s Legal 500 Recognition marks an exciting milestone for our Insolvency and Restructuring team, featured for the first time in the prestigious industry guide. The Legal 500 UK 2026 highlights MD Law as a Firm to Watch in the Yorkshire Insolvency and Corporate Recovery category, recognising our expertise and client-focused approach. The Legal 500 […]
Top 3 Tips for Directors When Facing Insolvency
Dealing with a company’s insolvency is understandably one of the most complex and challenging scenarios directors can face. If handled poorly, it can have severe consequences for directors, including potential disqualification, personal claims, and even criminal prosecution. Too often, directors avoid taking advice from insolvency professionals early enough, thereby limiting the rescue opportunities available to […]
From Insolvency to Corporate: A Trainee’s Seat Move Journey
After six months of hard work, persistence, and the occasional bout of imposter syndrome, you finally find your footing. You’ve developed a strong foundation in the law, settled into the team, and maybe, just maybe, started to feel like you know what you’re doing. But just as you hit your stride, it’s time to move […]
Office-holders’ Remuneration
MD Law’s insolvency team has a particular expertise in advising upon office-holders’ remuneration and obtaining fee approval via the Court. During 2024, our team made 22 remuneration applications to Court with a combined approved fee value in excess of £500,000. These applications comprised initial determinations and increasing and/or changing the basis of office-holders’ remuneration. As […]
Reusing an Insolvent Company Name – Section 216 Explained
Ever wondered how a company can become insolvent but then seems to reappear shortly after? Find out how a company name can be reused following an insolvent liquidation. What is Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986? Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 prevents directors or shadow directors of a company that has entered […]