Insolvency Investigations and Claims
A practical, expert-led course empowering insolvency professionals to master investigations, claims management, and strategic decision-making for complex cases.
Overview
Insolvency Investigations and Claims is a comprehensive, practice-focused course designed for insolvency professionals seeking to strengthen their investigative and claims-management expertise. Covering the full lifecycle of an insolvency investigation, the course explores the duties and responsibilities of office holders, key legislative frameworks under the Insolvency Act 1986 and Insolvency Rules 2016, and the practical application of statutory powers of compulsion. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to identify, assess, and pursue insolvency claims, including antecedent transactions, examinations of directors and third parties, and the strategic considerations that underpin successful outcomes.
Blending legal knowledge with real-world insight, the course delves into evidence-gathering techniques, emerging technologies and innovative approaches to progressing claims in nil-asset cases. It also addresses funding options, risk assessment, and proportional decision-making to ensure claims are pursued efficiently and in creditors’ best interests. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with practical tools, investigative strategies, and the confidence to manage insolvency claims effectively, delivering tangible value in complex and challenging cases.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Effectively pursue and manage insolvency claims.
- Leverage technology to enhance investigative processes.
This course is structured to provide both knowledge and practical insights, ensuring participants gain actionable skills applicable in real-world insolvency cases.
CPD Hours: 2
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| Session | Title | Speakers |
| 1 |
Introduction |
Caroline Sumner – view bio |
| 2 |
The Duties of an Office Holder
|
Ben Luxford – view bio |
| 3 |
Investigation Tips and Tricks |
Dave Broadbent – view bio Lewis Sedge – view bio |
| 4 |
Officeholders' Power of Compulsion |
Sam Fenwick – view bio |
| 5 |
Examination of Directors |
Aziz Abdul – view bio |
| 6 | Considerations as to Whether to Pursue a Claim |
Laura Dymott – view bio Lewis Sedge – view bio |
| 7 | How to Pursue Insolvency Claims |
Laura Dymott – view bio Lewis Sedge – view bio |
| 8 | Progressing Claims in Nil-Asset Insolvencies |
Laura Dymott – view bio Lewis Sedge – view bio |
| Membership Category | Price Excluding VAT |
| Member | £350 |
| Non-Member | £500 |

