The Insolvency Act: 40 Years On – Article Collection

Following the publication of all five articles in our series, The Insolvency Act: 40 Years On, produced in collaboration with TL4 FIRE, we are delighted to share the complete collection.

Bringing together contributions from barristers at 3 Hare Court and leading insolvency practitioners from across the profession, the series has explored some of the most significant developments, enduring principles and practical challenges arising from the The Insolvency Act 1986 over the past four decades. From insolvency litigation and asset recovery to rescue culture, directors’ duties and cross-border insolvency, the collection reflects on the evolution of the legislation and its continuing relevance to practitioners today.

The collection features a foreword by Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Briggs and an introduction by Tom Poole KC, setting the scene for a series of articles that examine both the achievements and ongoing challenges of the insolvency regime.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who contributed their expertise and insights to the project: Tom Poole KC, Andrew Barns-Graham, Adam Riley, Nicholas Leah, Anna Gatrell, Frances Coulson, Luke Harrison and Paul Bagon. Their contributions have helped create a thoughtful and wide-ranging assessment of one of the most important pieces of commercial legislation of the last 40 years.

We are also grateful to TL4 FIRE for publishing the series and for their support throughout the project.

Read the full collection here:

We hope the series will provide a valuable resource for insolvency practitioners, lawyers, and all those with an interest in the continuing development of insolvency law.