by Paul Brindley | Sep 22, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
English insolvency law concerning the declaration and payment of dividends is a striking example of regulatory complexity that has long needed reform. At its heart, the distribution process is governed by the Insolvency Act 1986 and, more crucially today, by rules...
by Paul Brindley | Jul 10, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
When the Insolvency Act was introduced in 1986, it was bold, modern and wide-reaching. At the time, so was I – I’d just joined the profession full-time. Both of us had our futures ahead of us. Forty years on, I’m still here. So is the Act. The difference is:...
by Paul Brindley | Jul 1, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
Who would have thought it? On 1 July 1985, I started working full time in insolvency. I didn’t know then that it would become my life’s work. I just knew I wanted to help businesses and people through difficult times. Forty years later, I still do. Much has changed...
by Paul Brindley | Jun 14, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
Introduction Over my 40 years as a licensed insolvency practitioner, I’ve witnessed a persistent opacity around funders’ insolvency panels – lists of trusted IPs used exclusively by lenders. These arrangements often empower funders and large insolvency...
by Paul Brindley | Jun 7, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
Is the Insolvency Service Fit for Purpose in a Fast-Moving World of Fraud? When companies fail, it’s not always just bad luck or market forces to blame. Insolvency can sometimes be the final chapter in a deeper story, one that begins with fraud, deceit, and...
