by Paul Brindley | Jun 24, 2026 | Creditor, Supplier and Employee Issues
For many struggling companies, HMRC is not just another creditor. It is often the largest creditor, the most persistent creditor and the one debt that directors have quietly allowed to grow while keeping wages, suppliers and lenders paid. When the pressure increases,...
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 | Aug 19, 2025 | Creditor, Supplier and Employee Issues
When cash is tight, the loudest voices tend to get paid first. That’s understandable, but it’s risky. In UK insolvency, unsecured creditors (your trade suppliers, many customers with deposits, and landlords for arrears) have specific rights. Treating them...
by Paul Brindley | Jun 17, 2025 | Advice to Directors, Creditor, Supplier and Employee Issues
When a company you supply goes into insolvent liquidation or administration, it’s natural to ask: can I get my goods back? If you have a reservation of title (ROT) clause in your terms and conditions, you might be able to recover goods you’ve supplied but...
