Insolvencies for dummies

By John Alexander

The number of insolvencies is set to rise as the country creeps into growth and “zombie” companies finally fail. Yet few businessmen (or even lawyers) understand the different procedures and terms. Insolvency practitioner John Alexander explains the lingo.

Private equity defends pre-packs

By Brendan Scott

The government’s recent decision to scrap new legislation that would tighten the rules of pre-pack administrations has the support of bankers and the private equity industry.