Oct 10, 2025
Directors’ Disqualification Proceedings: Defence Strategies
When a company becomes insolvent, the conduct of its directors often comes under close scrutiny. The Insolvency Service may investigate whether a director’s behaviour renders them “unfit to manage a company” under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (CDDA 1986). If proven, the Secretary of State can apply to the High Court to disqualify that individual from acting as a company…