Restriction on re-use of a company name offence: section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 | Practical Law

Restriction on re-use of a company name offence: section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 | Practical Law

A note on the restriction under section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 against the re-use of a name previously used by a company that has gone into insolvent liquidation. It discusses the elements of a section 216 offence, the burden of proof and the statutory exceptions to restrictions on the re-use of a prohibited name.

Restriction on re-use of a company name offence: section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986

Practical Law UK Practice Note 7-595-5305 (Approx. 11 pages)

Restriction on re-use of a company name offence: section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986

by Sara Lawson QC, Red Lion Chambers
Maintained • England, Wales
A note on the restriction under section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 against the re-use of a name previously used by a company that has gone into insolvent liquidation. It discusses the elements of a section 216 offence, the burden of proof and the statutory exceptions to restrictions on the re-use of a prohibited name.