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Wrongful trading and the creditor duty in refinancing scenarios: uneasy bedfellows?
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The decision in Re BHS Group Ltd shows that directors of companies in distress will have to navigate both the creditor duty and potential wrongful trading liability. This article explores how the creditor duty and wrongful trading liability sit together and offers practical advice for directors seeking to navigate the two, particularly in refinancing scenarios.
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