Debts, Bankruptcy and Insolvencey Disputes
Debts, bankruptcy and insolvency disputes can be complex and highly stressful for the people and businesses involved. In many circumstances mediation can offer parties a forum to explore commercially viable settlements that allow parties to move forward without the further costs, risks and stresses associated with court proceedings.
Our lead mediator, Nick Cheshire, is a former insolvency examiner and county court advocate who has represented major banks and individual debtors in a number of cases before the county court, including bankruptcy petitions, debt matters and mortgage possession claims. With a substantial knowledge of this area, Nick is well placed to facilitate constructive discussions between parties to explore practical, commercially viable settlements.
If you would like to instruct Harbour Mediation or would like to discuss your matter in confidence to determine if mediation is a suitable option, please contact us.
Contractual debts and unpaid invoices
One of the most common forms of disputes arises when invoices and debts go unpaid causing financial strain on your business and potentially damaging impacts on business relationships.
Early intervention through mediation provides an opportunity to discuss and evaluate payment proposals, maintain important business relationships and explore legally binding contractual arrangements.
Insolvency and bankruptcy disputes
Insolvency and bankruptcy disputes frequently arise between liquidators, administrators, the Official Receiver and creditors, as well as directors and other stakeholders. Claims may include misfeasance against directors, transactions at an undervalue, wrongful trading and disputes concerning debt recovery or asset realisation.
Whether you are dealing with corporate insolvency, personal bankruptcy or debt claims, mediation is a highly beneficial means of resolving certain aspects of the dispute efficiently and cost-effectively.
Mortgage possession claims
Court proceedings are expensive and time consuming. Early intervention through mediation provides an opportunity to discuss and evaluate payment proposals before court proceedings are initiated.
As a county court advocate, Nick has represented both mortgagors and mortgagees and has significant experience negotiating settlement agreements for court approval. He has a wide range of knowledge in this area which he brings with him to each mediation.
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