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Receivership - What is it and how is it useful to lenders?

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Receivership - What is it and how is it useful to lenders?

A receiver is an individual (or those acting jointly) appointed by a creditor that holds a charge over the assets of a debtor to take custody of the charged assets, manage those assets and receive the income from them. Usually, a receiver will also have the power to sell the assets and to apply the proceeds of sale in satisfaction of the secured debt.

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Protecting Direct Foreign Investment using International Investment Agreements

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Protecting Direct Foreign Investment using International Investment Agreements

Making an investment into another state, known as foreign direct investment (“FDI”), generally carries a significantly different risk profile from investment in an investor’s domestic market. FDI may be exposed to greater risks arising from the political, regulatory and economic environment of the State into which investment is made.

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Beating the scammers: What to do if you fall victim to payment scam

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Beating the scammers: What to do if you fall victim to payment scam

If you discover that your business has fallen victim to a payment scam, it is essential you act quickly.  We provide guidance on immediate practical steps to take and summarise the main options for legal action to try to recover misappropriated funds.

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Beating the scammers: How to spot and avoid payment scams

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Beating the scammers: How to spot and avoid payment scams

Payment scams are on the increase. They are big business for fraudsters and businesses of all shapes and sizes are being targeted. All businesses need to be alert to the risks and to ensure staff receive training to combat these convincing scams.

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Carillion: Laytons' dedicated team

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Carillion: Laytons' dedicated team

The collapse of Carillion will cause a great deal of disruption and financial uncertainty.  Those unfortunate enough to be affected by these events will require swift expert advice.

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International Investment Agreements

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International Investment Agreements

Making an investment into another state, known as foreign direct investment (“FDI”), generally carries a significantly different risk profile from investment in an investor’s domestic market. 

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Cape Town Convention | Aviation

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Cape Town Convention | Aviation

While for some mention of “Cape Town” may conjure up images of Table Mountain, the harbour, and surrounding vineyards, for those in the Aviation business Cape Town was the location for a diplomatic conference in 2001 to negotiate a treaty ...


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