As we all deal with the consequences of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the coming weeks and months, we thought it would be useful to gather together in one place as much insolvency-related guidance and as many resources relevant to insolvency practitioners as possible.
We will add to this page on an ongoing basis.
Coronavirus: An IP’s Risk and Response
We have produced this short, free to view online presentation to assist and protect your practice as you deal with the exceptional circumstances of Coronavirus. We have considered the risks for your insolvency practice, and suggested practical responses and strategies for addressing these.
Recognised Professional Bodies’ Guidance
Guidance for IPs
Court of Session – Guidance Note for Practitioners – 17 April 2020
Scottish Courts and Tribunals – COVID-19 Update
Companies House: Filing a Declaration of Solvency
Amendments to insolvency law and other Government updates
Covid-19: Information and available help for businesses
Accountant in Bankruptcy
Dear Trustee – delay to introduction of requirement to submit a trust deed Household Form 2A
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill – Update
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill
COVID-19 – Modified procedures for the debtor application process
COVID-19 – Contingency Arrangements
Dear Trustee – COVID-19 – expanded PTD Contingency Arrangements
Insolvency Service
HMRC
How we can help
Documentation and Policies Revised policies and protocols for contribution management Data Processing Impact Assessment Data Protection policies and registers |
Online Learning Compliance Awareness Online Learning covering: GDPR, AML, Ethics and Vulnerability – ideal introductions to staff new to insolvency or looking for a refresher of these subjects |
Outsourcing Case Reviews Case Closure Case Progression and annual reports |