Posts Tagged: Insolvency

Corporate Enforcement Authority

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021

The Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill allows for the establishment of a new independent statutory authority, the Corporate Enforcement Authority (“CEA”) The CEA will replace the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (“ODCE”) and continue its role in the investigation and enforcement of corporate crime. The current functions of the ODCE will be transferred

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Companies Facing Insolvency due to COVID-19

ODCE Guidance For Companies Facing Insolvency due to COVID-19

The ODCE issued a guidance document “COVID-19 and the insolvency-related functions of the ODCE” providing some helpful and welcome guidance to directors of companies impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Directors of companies that go into liquidation face restriction proceedings unless they can demonstrate that they have acted “honestly and responsibly”. Only a small minority of

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