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What is the legal process behind declaring a director delinquent

When a Business Rescue Practitioner approaches a business rescue, the root cause of the distress is often mismanagement. Getting a delinquent order against a director may be the first step in reclaiming value from the rescue. Jessica Osmond, Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice participated in a Turnaround Talk Round Table discussion on the topic: "Delinquent Directors. A legal quagmire awaits"

25 Nov 2021 17:43 Minutes Video

When a Business Rescue Practitioner approaches a business rescue, the root cause of the distress is often mismanagement. Getting a delinquent order against a director may be the first step in reclaiming value from the rescue. Jessica Osmond, Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice participated in a Turnaround Talk Round Table discussion on the topic: "Delinquent Directors. A legal quagmire awaits "

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