The BHS judgment: what practitioners need to know, and some of the inside story

Stuart Hornett Call: 1992

Daniel Webb Call: 2015

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Stuart Hornett and Daniel Webb discuss their insights from the much-anticipated BHS judgment handed down by the High Court. Stuart and Daniel acted for the Fourth Respondent, whose case settled before trial.

The talk will cover:

• Key facts and findings
• The wrongful trading and misfeasance jurisdictions
• The interaction between wrongful trading and the modified Sequana duty
• The significance of professional advice to directors
• Discretion and relief

But if there is another aspect of the case you would like us to focus on just let us know.

A talk at the forefront of contemporary insolvency and company practice, of value to practitioners with all levels of experience.

Case

Re BHS Group Limited [2024] EWHC 1417 (Ch)

Practice area(s)

Company & Partnership and Insolvency