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Harvey Nichols has been making headlines after the luxury department store entered administration and was immediately acquired by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group in a pre-pack deal. Frasers beat rival bidder...
If a tenant is made bankrupt, it can leave a landlord in a difficult position, particularly where the rent is an important source of income. But bankruptcy does not automatically...
Discovering that a company which owes you money has entered insolvency proceedings can be deeply unsettling, particularly when the outstanding sum represents a significant portion of your business’s income. Whether...
Receiving a winding up petition from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is one of the most serious situations a company director can face. The fear of losing a business you...
Monica Kapur, Director and Solicitor at Isadore Goldman and Chair of R3 Midlands, has commented on the latest figures examining the health of businesses across the East Midlands. The East...
Monica Kapur, Director and Solicitor at Isadore Goldman and Chair of R3 Midlands, has commented on the latest figures examining the health of businesses across the West Midlands. New company registrations...
Lloyds Bank will face a High Court trial in October 2028 in a £1 billion claim arising from the collapse of Arena Television – one of the biggest alleged corporate...
As reported by several news outlets last week, the government is stepping up its efforts to tackle abusive phoenixism, announcing a new specialist taskforce backed by £25 million in funding...
Monica Kapur, Director at Isadore Goldman and Chair of R3 Midlands, has been quoted in the Derbyshire Times following the latest R3 commentary on business insolvency levels. The article explores...
New R3 Midlands chair promises to encourage diversity within the restructuring, turnaround and insolvency community Monica Kapur, a solicitor and Director at Isadore Goldman, has been appointed as the new...
Six years on from the launch of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS), the story has moved well beyond emergency business support. For many businesses, Bounce Back Loans (BBLs) were...
One of the most persistent frustrations in cross-border insolvency has been the unpredictability of outcomes once a matter crosses into another EU member state. A creditor seeking to enforce rights...
Reflections on the changing face of the UK high street Over the past two decades the UK high street has undergone one of the most significant structural transformations in modern...
Isadore Goldman has been shortlisted for Small Law Firm of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2026. The shortlist recognises firms demonstrating strong performance, clear strategic direction and a...
A landmark settlement in a High Court battle brought by more than 200 investors in a failed development has created a blueprint for victims to fight back against similar collapsed...
Isadore Goldman has been named in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 for our work in insolvency and restructuring, reflecting our position as one of the UK’s leading specialist practices...
If you believe that declaring yourself bankrupt is your only option, you may understandably find the prospect of doing so extremely overwhelming. There is conflicting information about bankruptcy in the...
Every business is different, but by identifying some pinch points in your business and de-risking them, it can help to manage the financial health of your business. Businesses can do...
Magdalena Wegrzyn, now a Senior Associate at Isadore Goldman, began life in rural Poland and is now helping to build the firm’s cross-border insolvency practice in the UK. Her story...
Director disqualification can come as a result of a company director failing to meet their legal responsibilities and prevents a person from being in any way, directly or indirectly, concerned...
We are proud to announce that Isadore Goldman has retained its standout rankings in the latest Legal 500 directory across key regions, reinforcing our position as one of the top...
Updated July 2026 What is Phoenixing? Phoenixing is a term which derives from the mythical phoenix bird that rises from its ashes. It refers to the practice where the directors...
The rate of store closures in the UK has been on the rise, with banks and pharmacies among the most affected sectors. According to a recent report from PwC, 6,945...
Facing divorce is difficult enough on its own. When bankruptcy enters the picture at the same time, the financial and emotional stakes can feel overwhelming. You may be wondering whether...
Matthew Letts joined the team at Isadore Goldman in February this year. We asked him why he chose to join team IG, his route to being an insolvency and restructuring...
In the aftermath of World War II destruction, the legal firm of Isadore Goldman & Son swiftly re-established itself in London’s High Holborn – mere yards from founder Isadore Goldman’s...
The outbreak of World War II in 1939 disrupted the London legal practice of Isadore Goldman & Son. Founder Isadore Goldman had already retired to Harrogate with his wife, leaving...
In 1895, founder Isadore Goldman boldly moved his legal practice from Sunderland to 9 Southampton Street in central London. This fateful decision marked the beginning of over 125 years of...
In 1886, after just a year of running his fledgling legal practice in Sunderland, England, the adventurous Isadore Goldman set sail for Australia. Family lore holds that he made the...
The Beginnings In 1885, a young 21-year old Isadore Goldman struck out on his own to establish a legal practice in Sunderland, England. Having just successfully graduated with honours on...
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