Insights on insolvency litigation and public examinations with Hannah Griffiths from Pinsent Masons

Simon Cathro

In this episode of The Cut, Simon Cathro speaks with Hannah Griffiths from Pinsent Masons. Their discussion provides valuable insights into the complexities of insolvency proceedings, the various types of claims available to liquidators, and the importance of thorough investigations in pursuing these claims.

Hannah Griffiths is the head of restructuring and insolvency at Pinsent Masons. She has over 15 years of experience in insolvency and restructuring⁠. She advises insolvency practitioners and boards on insolvency-related issues⁠.

Key points discussed in this episode:

Introduction to voidable transactions and insolvent trading⁠
A case study of a property development company liquidation⁠
The process of procuring funding for liquidator claims⁠
Types of claims available to liquidators, including uncommercial transactions, unreasonable director-related transactions, and insolvent trading⁠
The role of public examinations in gathering evidence for liquidator claims⁠
The concept of de facto directors and their potential liability⁠

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