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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...
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 close down a...
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...
Recent figures tell us that 42% of marriages in the UK end in divorce (ONS, Feb 2024). Prior to the introduction of no-fault divorces in April of 2022, one...
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...
Legal professionals often draw inspiration from the stories of those who have paved the way with dedication, resilience, and excellence. One such luminary is David Oliver, a figure whose career...
Four district councils located in London’s commuter belt have amassed debts totalling approximately £4.2 billion, equating to around £10,000 per resident.This is primarily due to problematic property investments. Woking,...
An undischarged bankrupt is a person who has been legally declared bankrupt but has not yet received their release from the restrictions associated with bankruptcy. What is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is...
Introduction There has been some recent relief for homeowners when the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 5.25% on 21 September following 14 consecutive rate rises. Although a...
As a company director, you will no doubt be aware that you have a various duties relating to your position, all of which centre around making sound strategic decisions and...
The firm has really accelerated this year in its drive to be ‘the very best” and the new rankings, out in Chambers today support, this and our continued drive to...
How do you know if your company is in distress? If you’re in a cashflow crunch – creditors paying late, suppliers charging more and bills due – you may...
The decision to go bankrupt is never taken lightly and can come with various consequences, one of the most critical being how bankruptcies affect your credit. When someone declares bankruptcy,...
UK Construction companies have gone out of business at the highest rate in a decade. Figures from the Insolvency Service provides that 4,280 operators unfortunately became insolvent in the 12...
We are excited to share our Legal 500 rankings for this year and would like to take the opportunity to thank our wonderful clients and contacts who have made this...
Declaring bankruptcy is often considered to be a last resort, as the experience can feel incredibly daunting and anxiety inducing. Those going through bankruptcy may be left feeling deeply concerned...
A winding-up petition is a legal mechanism that creditors can use to shut down a business that is unable to pay its debts. This is known as ‘winding up a...
Christina Fitzgerald and Monica Kapur will both join Isadore Goldman as directors in September, based in the firm’s London office. Christina, a solicitor and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, joins from another...
For someone struggling with overwhelming debt, a potential option to explore would be an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA). An IVA is a formal agreement between an individual and their creditors...
Sports clubs are more than entertainment businesses, they are the cornerstone of communities, providing a sense of identity for fans and supporters. When they go into administration, as a growing...
Could buying an insolvent business or its assets be the right opportunity for you? A company in crisis could prove to be profitable, if you have the right resources and...
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