Insolvency & Law Business Advice Show

Every few months, another loan note scheme unravels. Investors lose savings. Trustees and administrators get paid. Then the cycle restarts under a new brand. In this episode, we break down the pattern step by step: How unregulated introducers target retirees and pension holders Why glossy brochures and “asset-backed” claims create false confidence The role of trustees like Castle Trust and why the...

In this episode, we examine the fragile security arrangements behind William (Billy) Jackson’s loan note companies, and why loan note holders should be concerned. We cover: The collapse of Castle Trust & Management Services and its track record in failed schemes The rise of Alpha Trustee Services and its key figures, including connections to past loan note collapses The gap between Alpha’s mar...

 In this episode, we investigate growing concerns surrounding Armstrong Infrastructure & Property Finance Limited and Armstrong Bridging International Limited. These are two companies that loan note holders say have missed redemptions and failed to provide answers. We examine liquidity issues, signs of insolvency, and the sudden disappearance of Armstrong’s website. We also explore the role of...

In this episode, we break down the stark reality facing loan note holders in 79th Commercial Three Limited (CM3) and 79th Luxury Living Five Limited (LL5). We cover: Why the Administrator reports confirm there's nothing left How Administration was pushed forward despite no business, no trading, and no assets The growing concern over how investor data may have been used Questions around Crowel...

In this episode, we investigate Tony Hughes , a recurring figure in several high-profile unregulated loan note schemes that have left loan note holders out of pocket and searching for answers. We cover: Tony Hughes’s directorships and shareholding roles in Platinum Assets & Developments Limited His earlier involvement with High Street Group , one of the UK’s most notorious investment collapses...

How does one man leave behind 50 failed companies, £400 million in losses, and still find time for beach holidays and phoenix companies? In this episode, we follow the money trail left by Gary Forrest, the bankrupt property developer behind High Street Group, and the long list of insiders, introducers, and enablers who made it all possible. We explore the rise and fall of High Street GRP, the coll...

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In this episode, we uncover the hidden story behind Rachel Buscall. She was once presented as an award-winning entrepreneur and is now linked to failed businesses, convicted fraudsters and collapsed investment schemes that have left ordinary investors facing serious financial losses. We explore the pattern of deception involving unregulated mini-bonds, broken promises and a network of individuals...

Disclaimer: Insolvency & Law Ltd is not a firm of solicitors or licensed insolvency practitioners. We do not conduct any regulated legal or financial activities as defined under the Legal Services Act 2007 or the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. We do not offer legal advice, financial advice, debt counselling, or conduct of litigation. All blogs, podcasts, reports, and other published...

In this podcast, Insolvency & Law examines the content published by New Capital Link and uncovers the deeper story behind their glowing endorsements of William Jackson. We break down: How NCL blogs overlook missed payments and investor complaints The strange quote and grammar errors in their Castle Trust coverage Why the return of Tony Hughes is cause for serious concern Political ties inside...

In this episode, we take a closer look at Robert Findon, the Conservative Party campaign manager turned “alternative investment introducer” for New Capital Link (NCL). With a background in political campaigning and no known financial qualifications, Findon now plays a key role in promoting high-risk, unregulated loan note schemes to the public. We unpack: Findon’s career in UK politics, including...

Episode Description: In this episode, we examine the role of Irene Mackenzie, Head of Investor Relations for several of Billy Jackson’s companies, including Northumberland Living and related ventures. As the first point of contact for many distressed investors, Irene's position raises serious questions about responsibility, awareness, and accountability. We discuss: Irene Mackenzie’s central...

Episode Description: In this episode, we take a deep dive into the collapse of 79th Luxury Living Six Ltd and expose what the administrators have now confirmed. From the complete lack of development assets to the complex web of offshore fund transfers, the facts are now out in the open, and they’re worse than many feared. We explore: What the administrator proposals reveal about the true state of...

In this episode: We explore what overdrawn directors’ loan accounts are, why they become a major issue during insolvency, and how you can act early to avoid personal liability. You’ll learn: What a director’s loan account is and how it works Why an overdrawn balance becomes a personal debt if the company fails The serious consequences directors face during liquidation How Insolvency & Law help...

Podcast Title: Understanding Administration and What It Means for 79th Group Loan Note Holders Episode Summary: In this episode, we break down the administration of several 79th Group companies and what it means for loan note holders. If you have invested in loan notes issued by the 79th Group, this is essential listening. We cover who the appointed administrators are, how the process works under...

  The 79th Group Collapse: What Loan Note Holders Need to Know Now Episode Description: In this episode, we break down the recent collapse of several 79th Group companies into administration-and what it means for private investors. If you’ve invested in a 79th Group loan note, this is essential listening. You’ll learn how administration works, who gets paid first, what secured vs unsecured means i...

In this episode of our ongoing investigative series, we dig deeper into the network surrounding Billy Jackson , the elusive figure behind a string of Loan Note investment schemes . After exposing multiple company defaults and broken promises to investors, our inbox was flooded with messages from concerned Loan Note Holders . Many had one question: Who’s helping Billy Jackson operate behind the sce...

Episode Description: In this episode, we explore the accelerating financial collapse of companies within The 79th Group. With multiple firms entering administration and court rulings piling up, loan note holders face serious risks-especially those unaware of how much their supposed “secured” investments may actually be worth. Our insolvency and debt recovery experts break down what’s happened so f...

  T&T Trustees Appoint Administrators to 79th Luxury Living Six – Are Investor Interests Being Protected? Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the latest twist in The 79th Group saga. T&T Trustees, the security trustee for several of the group’s investment vehicles, has appointed administrators to 79th Luxury Living Six Ltd—without consulting loan note holders or convening the Lend...

Episode Summary: In this urgent episode, we break down The 79th Group Limited’s most recent public statement — and why it confirms the worst fears of many investors. From ceasing new investments to halting payments and staff cuts, the company's own words paint a picture of financial distress and looming insolvency. Insolvency and Law walks you through what these announcements truly mean under...

The 79th Group Loan Notes Recovery: Why Waiting for the Police Won’t Get Your Money Back Episode Summary: In this episode, we break down the critical legal and financial risks facing investors in The 79th Group and its associated companies. From police investigations to civil recovery options, we reveal why relying on criminal prosecution won’t lead to compensation — and what investors must do now...

🎧 Episode Summary: In this essential episode, Insolvency and Law investigates serious concerns affecting investors in The 79th Group fixed-income loan notes. Following the suspension of redemption and interest payments, and the company’s silence in response to investor enquiries, many are turning their attention to the Security Trustee arrangements that were meant to protect them. We explore two...

  The Truth Behind High Street Group: The Security That Never Was 🔎 Episode Summary: In this episode, we uncover how High Street Group promised investors security that never truly existed. Over £126 million was lost due to false claims, weak legal protections, questionable asset transfers, and failed oversight by both a security trustee and the administrators. If you’ve ever considered investing...

Loan notes are everywhere—especially in off-plan property deals and alternative investments. But how do they work? Are they safe? And what should you do if your investment goes wrong? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about loan notes in plain English. Whether you’re thinking of investing or already dealing with a collapsed scheme, this episode is packed with insight to he...

📝 Show Notes: In this episode, we dive into the unfolding situation surrounding The 79th Group , a property investment company now at the centre of a City of London Police investigation into suspected widespread fraud . Following the arrests and bailing of four individuals, the company has suspended all interest and redemption payments on its loan notes—leaving many investors in limbo. We explore...