Letter from London: Brexit ten years on

Letter from London: Brexit ten years on

It may lack the momentousness of 9/11 or the tragically untimely death of Diana, Princess of Wales or even the dignified passing of her mother-in-law, but for many of us etched firmly in our memories are details of exactly where we were ten years ago on the morning of...
UK restructuring regime: now too effective?

UK restructuring regime: now too effective?

Five years ago, the key question surrounding the UK’s restructuring plan regime was relatively straightforward: would the new powers introduced under Part 26A of the Companies Act become a meaningful rescue tool or simply remain an option reserved for...
Ardmore shines a spotlight on the Moratorium

Ardmore shines a spotlight on the Moratorium

When a business meets financial pressure, the conversation often jumps to administration, liquidation or a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). Yet one of the most interesting additions to the UK restructuring landscape in recent years is the Moratorium, introduced by...
MAMILs ride again – too late for bike businesses?

MAMILs ride again – too late for bike businesses?

Not long ago, the UK cycling industry appeared stuck in a painful uphill stretch. A post-pandemic sales hangover, excess stock and squeezed consumer spending combined to leave retailers, distributors and manufacturers saddle-sore from one of the toughest periods the...
Cathedrals pray for cash

Cathedrals pray for cash

On a Friday afternoon last summer, a large temporary stage was being erected in Exeter Cathedral. A curious tourist asked a volunteer about the concert that evening: was it orchestral or choral; which composers or works? A Rod Stewart tribute act would appear later,...