The Insolvency Act: 40 years on

Reflection by Tom Poole KC

As the Insolvency Act 1986 approaches its 40th anniversary, the disputes arising under it remain some of the most significant in modern commercial litigation. To mark the occasion, Tom Poole KC reflects not only on the Act’s longevity, but on the way it continues to generate high-value and strategically significant disputes across the commercial sphere.

“Over four decades, the Act has been tested in the courts at every level. It has adapted to financial crises, cross-border challenges, a global pandemic and increasingly sophisticated corporate structures. Its next phase will be shaped, as ever, by the cases that push and redefine its boundaries. 

Over the coming months, 3 Hare Court will publish a series of short, focused pieces examining key developments, unresolved issues and the pressure points defining modern insolvency litigation. Alongside the article series, we will also host a programme of practitioner-led seminars designed to engage directly with the strategic realities and challenges facing those conducting substantial insolvency disputes, alongside the emerging risks shaping the market. 

We hope the article and seminar series will be beneficial to those in the restructuring and insolvency sphere. To make sure you don’t miss new publications or seminar invitations, subscribe to our mailing list to stay informed.”

Tom Poole KC