Insolvency Act 1986: Primary legislation governing insolvency proceedings in England and Wales, setting out the fundamental framework for both personal and corporate insolvency
Enterprise Act 2002: Key legislation that made significant amendments to insolvency procedures, particularly streamlining the administration process and reducing the use of administrative receivership
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for corporate insolvency matters, particularly regarding director duties and company dissolution procedures
Insolvency Rules 2016: Detailed procedural rules governing insolvency proceedings in England and Wales, including forms, notices, and technical requirements
Insolvency Practitioners Regulations 2005: Regulations governing the qualification, appointment, and conduct of insolvency practitioners
Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986: Legislation dealing with the disqualification of directors in insolvency situations and director misconduct
EU Insolvency Regulation: Regulations governing cross-border insolvency cases within the EU, with post-Brexit implications to be considered
Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006: Legislation implementing the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency in Great Britain
Practitioner Appointment Requirements: Legal requirements for the proper appointment and qualification of insolvency practitioners
Creditor Rights Framework: Legal framework establishing the rights of creditors in insolvency proceedings, including secured and unsecured creditors
Asset Distribution Priority: Statutory order of priority for the distribution of assets in an insolvency estate
Statutory Time Limits: Mandatory time periods and deadlines for various aspects of insolvency proceedings
Regulatory Compliance Requirements: Compliance obligations with regulatory bodies such as the Insolvency Service and professional associations
