Palmer and Powell as liquidators of Challis Ltd v Challis and others

Alexander represented three directors in liquidator claims exceeding £5 million, involving historic company records, disclosure failures and alleged director liability.

Case overview

The claims were commenced close to the end of the limitation period in the sixth year of the liquidation. Alexander pursued disclosure issues concerning computers and external professional advice which had not been preserved or produced by the liquidators.

Principal issues or remedies

• High-value claims against directors brought by office-holders.
• Limitation and the evidential consequences of delay.
• Preservation and disclosure of company computers and external advice.

Alexander's role, work and outcome

Following a contested costs and case-management conference and disclosure orders obtained against the liquidators, the proceedings were resolved before trial.

Why the case matters

The matter involved the strategic defence of substantial office-holder claims and the use of disclosure and case management in contentious insolvency litigation.

Official, reported and published materials

The proceedings settled without a published final judgment.