by Paul Brindley | May 28, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
Insolvency is expensive. But for most of the people involved, it’s not valuable. Let’s be clear from the start: insolvency costs money. But the real question – the one most IPs avoid – is this: Who actually gets any benefit in return? Because...
by Paul Brindley | May 1, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
40 Years in Insolvency – Now Let’s Talk Honestly: Drowning in Complexity: Why the Insolvency Profession Risks Losing Its Purpose This year marks 40 years since I joined the insolvency profession. I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of directors,...
by Paul Brindley | Apr 24, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
Because technical competence isn’t enough – and hasn’t been for years. The insolvency profession prides itself on being professional – but from the outside, it still too often looks like a cowboy industry. Too often, we confuse having a licence, or working...
by Paul Brindley | Apr 21, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
In December 2024, the Insolvency Service released a landmark research report into Creditor’s Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs), which pulled back the curtain on how these insolvencies are really being carried out on the ground. You can read the full report here:👉 CVL...
by Paul Brindley | Apr 19, 2025 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly, Advice to Directors, Alternatives to formal insolvency, VAi
In the intricate world of insolvency, where financial distress meets professional responsibility, the ethical compass guiding Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) and accountants is paramount. The payment and receipt of commissions, particularly introductory fees, have long...
