The High Court has handed down judgment against two former directors of a number of BHS group companies. The Joint Liquidators, Anthony Wright and Geoffrey Rowley (both of FRP Advisory) brought claims against Lennart Henningson and Dominic Chandler for wrongful trading, misfeasance trading and individual misfeasance.
Wrongful trading
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010: in force from 1 August 2016
In August 2016 significant changes to English insurance law will take effect.
On 1 August 2016 the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 (the 2010 Act) will come into force. The 2010 Act will be swiftly followed by the Insurance Act 2015, which will come into force on 12 August 2016.
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers Act) 2010