by Paul Brindley | Jun 19, 2026 | Advice to Directors
There comes a point in almost every struggling business when the director asks the same question: “Can we carry on for just another few weeks?” Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes it isn’t. Knowing the difference is one of the most important...
by Paul Brindley | Jun 16, 2026 | Creditor, Supplier and Employee Issues
One of the most common things I hear from directors is: ‘It’s only a letter at the moment.’ Sometimes that’s true, sometimes it isn’t. When a creditor serves a statutory demand or threatens a winding-up petition, the stakes have changed,...
by Paul Brindley | Jun 10, 2026 | Advice to Directors
Personal guarantees often sit quietly in the background for years. They get signed when the bank or landlord want comfort or when the finance company wants a bit more security. At the time, they can feel like just another document. But when the business hits trouble,...
by Paul Brindley | May 14, 2026 | Advice to Directors, Uncategorised
One of the hardest parts of company insolvency is not the law, the paperwork, or even HMRC. It’s the people. When a business is in trouble, directors often spend weeks focused on cashflow, creditors, and survival. Meanwhile, employees can see the same signs you are...
by Paul Brindley | Apr 28, 2026 | Upsettable Transactions
When directors hear the word misfeasance, they often assume it means fraud, theft, or something plainly dishonest. Sometimes it does involve serious misconduct. But often it is more ordinary than that … and that is exactly why it catches people out. A director...
