by Paul Brindley | Mar 24, 2026 | 40 Years in Insolvency - Now Let's Talk Honestly
So what Kind of Person Should Be an IP? Not just technically good… Not just efficient… Not just compliant… That may sound provocative, but I think it needs saying. I’m pleased to say that my article, “What kind of person should be an IP?”, appeared...
by Paul Brindley | Feb 17, 2026 | Advice to Directors
A practical action plan for directors who want to stay in control, protect creditors, and protect themselves That moment arrives quietly for most directors. You’re not sleeping well. You’re juggling payments. HMRC is chasing. Suppliers want pro-formas. Cash is leaving...
by Paul Brindley | Jan 29, 2026 | CVLs
There’s a moment most directors remember clearly. You’re sitting at the desk. Coffee’s gone cold. The numbers don’t quite add up anymore. You’ve chased sales, stretched suppliers, talked nicely to the bank… and still the gap won’t close. It doesn’t mean you’ve failed...
by Paul Brindley | Aug 20, 2024 | Advice to Directors
Selecting the right insolvency practitioner (IP) is one of the most significant decisions a director of a struggling company will ever make. This decision isn’t like purchasing a routine item; it’s more akin to entering a marriage—a deep and enduring...
by Paul Brindley | Apr 7, 2024 | Upsettable Transactions
In appreciating the unique complexity of legal concepts, one need not look further than the world of football and the infamous ‘offside’ rule it hosts. Surprisingly, there is much in common between the intricacies of the offside rule and the...
