Insolvency Service Investigations and Prosecutions Solicitors

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The Insolvency Service has wide-ranging powers to investigate company directors, individuals and businesses where there are concerns about misconduct, fraud, misuse of government-backed financial support or breaches of insolvency and company law. The consequences of an investigation can be severe, both for the business and for those involved in its management, and may include director disqualification proceedings, compensation orders, bankruptcy restrictions, civil recovery action or criminal prosecution.

We understand that, as a business owner, director or individual facing scrutiny from the Insolvency Service, an investigation can be highly stressful and disruptive. Early legal advice is often critical to protecting your position, managing requests for information, preparing for interviews and reducing the risk of enforcement action escalation.

Harrison Drury’s Regulatory, Compliance and Licensing and Insolvency teams can offer practical advice and representation to directors, individuals and businesses facing Insolvency Service investigations and prosecutions. If you or your business are being investigated in relation to director or company conduct, insolvency related offences, director misconduct or the use of Bounce Back Loans and other Covid-19 support schemes, we can help you navigate the process, respond effectively and work towards the best possible outcome.

We can represent you or your business in the following areas:

Insolvency Service investigations
Director conduct investigations
Director disqualification proceedings
Compensation orders and undertakings
Investigations relating to Bounce Back Loans and other Covid-19 support schemes
Allegations of fraud by false representation, fraudulent trading or wrongful trading
Requests for information, books and records
Interviews under caution
Criminal prosecutions arising from insolvency or company and director misconduct
Bankruptcy restriction orders and undertakings
Negotiating with office-holders, regulators and prosecuting authorities