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David Van Dessel, partner, Deloitte's Restructuring Services division

Insolvency practitioners have been busier than ever in the last few years. More corporate appointments have occurred in the last four years, for example, than in the 12 years prior to 2009. Probably the most striking increase in appointments has been in the area of personal asset receiverships. While the exact numbers are not publicly available, it is likely that personal asset and personal residential investment property ...