What is the general right of creditors to access information in insolvency situations? This session looks at the main issues, including:

• How should an external administrator respond to requests to access information?
• Use of the Insolvency Practice Schedule
• The request must be ‘reasonable’ – what does this mean?
• Understanding the difference between substantial prejudice and vexatious
• Factors external administrators must consider when determining requests:

• no substantial prejudice to creditors
• taking account of current evidence
• stage of administration
• agreements entered by liquidator
• other considerations

• What are current creditor rights?
• Case update