Insolvency & Law Business Advice Show

More than a year after the collapse of the 79th Group , Insolvency & Law (I&L) has released a report on its independent investigation into potential fund recoveries . While formal insolvency practitioners continue their statutory work, this update clarifies how I&L is specifically analyzing third-party recovery routes that exist outside the standard administration process. Over the las...

In this episode, we examine the latest creditor update from the liquidators of energy company Southbrook Gas Generation Limited . Creditors are advised to keep  all financial documentation  secure and monitor legal developments as investigators scrutinize the flow of funds. Although  no wrongdoing has been proven , the lack of clarity surrounding intercompany transfers necessitates continued legal...

In this episode of the Insolvency & Law Business Advice Show , we explore the details of a significant proposal from property developer William Jackson to restructure Northumberland Living loan notes and highlight the ways that investors can protect their interests during this type of corporate transition. 

Last week, Insolvency & Law investigated the mounting financial instability surrounding the Alderley Group , a developer that secured millions through high-yield loan notes . This follow-up podcast explores the findings of further investigations into Alderley Group, which is currently facing winding-up petitions. Although the company marketed the loan notes with promises of "eliminated&qu...

In this podcast, Insolvency & Law investigates the mounting financial instability surrounding the Alderley Group , a developer that secured millions through high-yield loan notes . Investors currently face significant repayment delays and redemption extensions on products that promised annual returns of up to 17%. Recent court records reveal multiple winding-up petitions against various group...

This report by British debt recovery specialist Insolvency & Law provides a timeline of events surrounding the Halcyon Retreat scheme and related companies, following the alleged arrest of company director Robin Barrasford in Spain last month. 

In this report, investigators from UK-based debt recovery and creditor support specialists Insolvency & Law reveal their findings after reviewing public records and documents relating to the energy company Aventurine Climate , formerly known as WH2025 Limited . 

This podcast by British debt recovery and creditor support specialists Insolvency & Law explores claims of delayed or missed redemption payments from investors and loan note holders associated with property developer the Ashbrookes Group and their John Street project in Sunderland. 

Insolvency & Law provides an update on the unregulated investment promotions firm New Capital Link Limited , following a recent investigation into their marketing practices by news and current affairs magazine Private Eye . This episode also highlights the links and relationships between key companies and individuals in the New Capital Link network, including: the Ashbrookes Group , the Clean...

In this episode, UK insolvency and debt recovery experts Insolvency & Law explain why Companies House is requiring director identity verification, and what that means for fraud prevention.  In an effort to reduce the number of faceless and fraudulent UK business owners, from November 2025, all company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) will be required to verify their ID at...

Summary This episode examines the collapse of the 79th Group and the failures that left creditors powerless. We explore oversight gaps, trustee inaction, and how connected firms perpetuate risk, showing why investor accountability and transparency are critical. Key Points Investors were misled by promises of security and asset-backing. Directors, trustees, and administrators often failed to act. P...

A worldwide freezing order has been issued against the Webster family, key figures in the 79th Group. But with months of warnings, police raids, administrator appointments, and public confirmation of a suspected Ponzi scheme, why did action come so late? Key Points WFO obtained by Kroll and Quantuma six months after appointment . Timeline shows repeated delays despite criminal, regulatory, and fin...

Episode Summary In this episode, we continue our deep dive into third-party actions. Part One explained what these actions are and why they matter. Part Two shows how creditors actually build recovery claims when a company collapses. We break down the practical steps, the evidence that matters, and how coordination transforms creditor power. Key Points Covered 1. Why Collapse Is Not the End 2. Ste...

In this episode, we explore the deepening power struggle behind the 79th Group administration.  Loan note holders are being blocked from participating in the process, not by law, but by resistance. You’ll learn: Why administrators at Kroll Advisory are refusing lawful creditor transfers. How the insolvency system rewards practitioners, lawyers, and valuers before creditors. What silence really mea...

Platinum Energy Solutions Liquidation -What Creditors Need to Know Episode overview: In this episode, we unpack the latest developments in the liquidation of Platinum Energy Solutions Limited , one of several unregulated investment schemes linked to William Jackson . Creditors have waited months for clarity, and the liquidators’ report has finally arrived. The findings reveal missing funds, uncert...

When a company collapses, many investors assume it’s the end of the story. Administrators step in, directors disappear, and creditors wait for a fraction of their money, if anything at all. But the real opportunity for recovery often lies outside the company itself. In this episode, we explore third-party actions, the often-overlooked claims against people and organisations who played a role in th...

 This update dives into the latest developments at Ashbrookes Group Limited and the John Street student accommodation scheme in Sunderland. Loan note holders were told planning had “approval in principle” in spring 2025. That approval has now been refused outright. We unpack what that means for planning, funding, repayment timelines, and most importantly, loan note holders’ recovery prospects. Key...

Missed redemptions : Loan note holders in Armstrong Infrastructure & Property Finance (AIPF) and Armstrong Bridging International (ABI) left unpaid. Liquidation begins : ABI has entered Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation, with AIPF expected to follow. Asset transfers : Operations moved to Rivington Energy, now linked to Federated Hermes - raising concerns about continuity and accountability. Fin...

 Investors in schemes like The 79th Group, High Street Group, and Platinum Assets were often told their money was “safe” because a security trustee was in place. But too often, those trustees failed to act, leaving investors exposed. This episode explains what a security trustee is supposed to do, why they frequently fall short, and the six red flags every loan note holder should know . What you’l...

Loan note holders in the 79th Group companies have rejected the administrators’ proposals - a decisive move that shifts power back to creditors. In this episode, we explain: Why administration cannot achieve its statutory purpose. Why liquidation is now the most effective path forward. How creditors can cap administrator fees at £150,000. Why stronger investigative powers make liquidation the bett...

Steven Knight once held himself up as a guardian of Gibraltar’s pension industry. He chaired GAPFA, launched a Code of Practice for QROPS, and positioned his company Castle Trust & Management Services (CTMS) as a security trustee for mini-bonds and loan notes. But the story took a darker turn. CTMS collected trustee fees yet failed to act when defaults hit. Offshore shells like Spellsteal Limi...

In today’s digital economy, trust often rests on online reviews. But what happens when those reviews aren’t real? Fake reviews, whether overly glowing or maliciously negative, are not harmless. They can mislead consumers, distort reputations, and protect the interests of those who don’t want scrutiny. In this episode, we explore: How fake reviews distort consumer trust and damage genuine businesse...

When companies collapse, creditors rely on collective action to protect their interests. But in the case of the 79th Group, Kroll Advisory is blocking Insolvency & Law from acting on behalf of loan note holders through valid assignments. In this episode, we unpack: Why creditor assignments matter for influence and accountability Kroll Advisory’s reliance on “no transfer” clauses to shut out re...