Trustee’s liability for adverse costs orders incurred by bankrupt pre- bankruptcy

RE: BPE SOLICITORS & ANOTHER V GABRIEL [2015] UKSC 39 

The Supreme Court considered whether a trustee in bankruptcy who was considering adopting proceedings and lodging an appeal should be personally liable for historic adverse costs which had been awarded against the bankrupt prior to the commencement of the bankruptcy.

A Trustee in Bankruptcy’s liability for litigation costs

Filed under:
United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Charles Russell Speechlys, Bankruptcy, Costs in English law, Solicitor, Insolvency Act 1986 (UK)
Authors:
Simon Ridpath , Ashley Armitage
Location:
United Kingdom
Firm:
Charles Russell Speechlys