Personal Insolvency: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition

Author: Richard Floyd; Simon Knight; Frank Brumby
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414022690
Published In: September 2012
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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The new 4th edition:

Explains the legal framework of personal insolvency, dealing with bankruptcy, individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) and other procedures
Looks at different types of personal insolvency
Considers the roles of the official receiver and the trustee
Covers issues relating to insolvent partnerships
Examines realisation of assets, from business assets and the matrimonial home to exempt asses and pensions
Deals with creditors’ claims, bankruptcy costs and protection of creditors
Reviews the position of the bankrupt, including disabilities, offences and discharge
Takes into account death and the insolvent estate
Goes through closing procedures, releases from office and costs
Includes coverage of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands
Sets out a selection of forms and precedents
Reproduces key parts of legislation
Fully updated to reflect amendments by the Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 2012
There will be new chapters dealing with such matters such as:

Cross-border insolvency;
New rules in relation to discharge from bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Restriction Orders and Undertakings;
Regulatory aspects for insolvency practitioners and solicitors;

Detailed coverage of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the changes from the new Insolvency Rules as applicable to personal insolvency
Offers detailed explanation of the legal framework of personal insolvency, dealing with bankruptcy, individual voluntary arrangements and other procedures
Contains a number of precedents relating to personal insolvency law
Includesexpert commentary across all variations of personal insolvency including realisation of assets, creditors’ claims
Contains references to the Statements of Insolvency Practice (SIP) precedents and practice directions
Updated to include the latest amendments to the Insolvency Act 1986 and;

the Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 2012
the Enterprise Act 2002
the EC Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings, and the Cross-border Insolvency Regulations and the UNCITRAL Model Law

Types of Personal Insolvency
The Bankruptcy Petition
The Bankruptcy Order
The Official Receiver
Licencing and Regulation
The Trustee
The Bankrupt
Realisation of Assets
Creditors’ Claims and Bankruptcy Costs
Protection of Creditors
Voluntary Arrangements
Death and the Insolvent Estate
Insolvent Partnerships
Closing Procedures, Release and Costs
Cross Border Problems
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Jersey
Guernsey

Richard Floyd has been an insolvency practitioner since licensing came in 1986 and before that had substantial experience in dealing with insolvency matters. He has acted as Trustee in Bankruptcy in many cases, Supervisor of voluntary arrangements and also as liquidator, administrator and receiver.

Frank Brumby is a solicitor and licensed insolvency practitioner (non appointment taking) providing professional legal advice in all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency, bank recovery, property and commercial litigation. A regular speaker at national conferences.

Simon Knight has specialised in insolvency since 2005 and is a licensed insolvency practitioner. He has broad experience in all types of formal and informal insolvency processes.