What Simon Burn Solicitors can do for you
If you have been contacted by the Insolvency Service or are involved in Directors Disqualification proceedings then there are many ways in which we can assist you. These include;
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Assisting you in responding to questionnaires or cooperating with the Insolvency Service and their investigation. We can attend interviews under caution and help you prepare for them.
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Advising you on a Section 16 letter (this is the letter that the Insolvency Service send before starting Court proceedings) and drafting a response to the letter making representations on your behalf.
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Corresponding with the Insolvency Service in order to make representations on your behalf about the facts of your case and the law with a view to dissuading them from starting Court action.
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Advising you as to the merits of your case as soon as possible.
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Advising you as to how to maximise your chances of successfully defending any proceedings in either the civil or criminal courts.
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Dealing with the Court and procedural aspects of any proceedings that are brought against you including drafting detailed Affidavits for you and your other witnesses.
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Advise you and make representations about the public interest test (especially important for cases where allegations relate to Covid support such as Bounce Back Loans).
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Obtaining leave to act if you offer a Disqualification Undertaking.
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Providing you with advice on Disqualification Undertakings and in particular the effect of those Undertakings on you in the future.
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Instructing expert forensic accountants to assist in defending you.
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Accessing our network of leading Barristers including QCs and “Senior Juniors” with expertise to defend you in Court if necessary.
We can tailor our service to suit your needs and budget. Whether you just want some advice or need to be robustly defended we can help.
