The Big Interview ‘You are more than able for this role, and we want you to want this role’ – Gemma Freeman of DentonsThe insolvency lawyer has risen to the top of a male-dominated profession – and credits the strongly pro-female atmosphere at her firm, Dentons, for much of that
Shaw Academy seeks second examinership as reputation suffers after rapid expansionThe online education platform, which was the subject of a large volume of customer complaints during the pandemic, has petitioned for protection from creditors again
Three decades on, will there finally be an examinership that works for smaller businesses?The coalition hopes to push through a ‘summary rescue process’ to allow SMEs to restructure debt and other liabilities at a fraction of the cost to help reduce post-pandemic business failures
593 jobs saved after firms exited examinership in 2020Figures similar to 2019 show economic impact of Covid-19 has not yet been fully realised, accountancy firm warns
New summary rescue plan could be lifeboat for struggling SMEs Proposals to introduce an ‘examinership-lite’ process which avoids costly court procedures could be a lifesaver for businesses and the exchequer alike
Former Sam McCauley boss takes on embattled Cara groupGroup went into examinership in September after interim report laid bare issues of high rental costs and HSE legal case to defend