Court of Appeal dismisses abusive claim against court appointed receivers and provides important clarification for trustees and insolvency practitioners seeking prior court approval for their actions

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court decision of Mr Justice Fancourt in Denaxe Limited v Cooper & Anor [2022] EWHC 764 (Ch) striking out a substantial damages claim brought against court appointed receivers concerning the 2019 sale of Blackpool Football Club.

Filed under:
United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Beale & Co, Companies Act 2006 (UK), High Court of Justice (England & Wales)
Authors:
Martin Jensen , Zoe White
Location:
United Kingdom
Firm:
Beale & Co