Yearly Archives: 2023

Apply for your Training Contract with Collyer Bristow

We are now accepting training contract applications with a view to beginning the recruitment process this summer. How do I apply? Visit our Graduate Recruitment page for more information on how to apply. If you have additional needs and requirements …

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An Accident of Birth (Part 1)

Senior Associate Aidan Grant is joined by Shawntel Randi and Alexandra Crean of Nixon Peabody to discuss the tax issues arising from being an accidental American. Run time: 15 minutes

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A paradox for George’s marbles

George Osborne, Chairman of the British Museum, said on Radio 4’s Today programme in February that he thought the dilemma could be resolved. He is reasonably optimistic the marbles could be seen in London and Athens. Whereas restitution would require …

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Spouse of a high value bankrupt defending a claim

Acting for the wealthy spouse of a high value bankrupt defending a claim made by the trustee in bankruptcy.  The matter involved defending a claim that there had been a transaction defrauding creditors following an alleged transfer at an undervalue …

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High-profile foreign national bankruptcy & IVA

Acting for a high-profile foreign national who resides and was made bankrupt in England. We have advised on his bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement.

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Trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national

Acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national made bankrupt in England. The case raises cross-border issues as the bankrupt’s business activities were largely conducted abroad, in particular in Africa and the Middle East.

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Trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Omani national

Acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Omani national made bankrupt in England. Assets are being pursued in two foreign jurisdictions.

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‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 1)

Senior Associate Gavin Kramer specialises in contentious insolvency. In this introduction, he sets the scene for a look at how liquidators, administrators and trustees in bankruptcy can recover payments and asset transfers made by the company or bankrupt. Run time: …

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Is there a decrease in remote working jobs being advertised?

It has been widely reported that the number of fully remote roles available has dropped significantly; this is a continuing trend month on month, making the job market more competitive for those seeking such roles. Initially, many employers have taken …

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Recent trends in data breach litigation

Recent cases indicate that only data breaches with a serious impact on an individual will be worth litigating, and that care is needed both in the choice of court and the costs incurred. The right to receive compensation for damage …

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