Nicky Calthrop-Owen
Actons Solicitors
0115 9 100 200
If you face being disqualified when acting as a director the consequences for you as an individual can be difficult. Our insolvency solicitors are able to help you if you are facing proceedings under the Company Directors Disqualification Act. We can assess your chances of avoiding being disqualified and advise on the best course of action to take. It is crucial to act early and take control of the situation quickly if you wish to defend the disqualification.
By receiving legal advice at an early stage you may be able to cut the period of disqualification or even get the disqualification dropped even if proceedings have already been issued.
If your chances of success are low we can advise you about the alternative route available: giving a disqualification undertaking. This is a document which states the ‘Unfit Conduct’ that a Director is prepared to admit to. This can be a cheaper alternative as it ends the claim in the most cost effective manner.
Before signing an undertaking our specialist solicitors will carefully check the terms and explain exactly what you are agreeing to.
It is vital to seek specialist legal advice as early as possible. Disqualification can last between 2 to 15 years and in many cases a reduced period of disqualification can be negotiated.
Our experienced insolvency team can help you to diminish the effects of your disqualification or get it removed completely. With quick action and years of experience we will advise you on the best route suited to your circumstances.
For further information or to arrange an appointment contact a member of the insolvency team on 0115 9 100 200 or email enquiries@actons.co.uk or fill in the contact form below.
" Head of practice Nicola Calthrop-Owen is widely praised by clients, who say: "She is very personable and charming." In addition she "is very creative in finding solutions to the problems you present her with." Meanwhile Chris Murratt impresses interviewees as a "very personable and thorough lawyer." Clients are quick to emphasis his excellent client service and responsiveness. Richard Leman remains a valuable asset to the practice with considerable experience of both contentious and non-contentious insolvency. "
Chambers & Partners - 2011 - Leading Individuals
" The team continues to enjoy an excellent reputation for the strength of its insolvency practice, with one peer labelling it "the best contentious team in the East Midlands." The group frequently acts for insolvency practitioners and recently acted for the administrators of a company that supplied parts to the automotive industry. Sources say: "They take a very good commercial approach." "
Chambers & Partners - 2011
" Actons’ advice to insolvency practitioners ‘reflects the vast experience amassed by the team’, with its ‘strong commercial acumen overlaying robust technical analysis of complex issues’. Practice head Nicky Calthrop-Owen and consultant Richard Leman ‘epitomise’ the team’s strong skill set and level of service, and Chris Murratt is noted for his ‘experience, knowledge and people-management skills’."
Legal 500 - 2011
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