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Overview
Through examples, case studies and interactive discussion, you’ll develop the confidence to understand processes, recognise key risks and support clients or colleagues effectively in insolvency situations.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Introduction to Corporate Insolvency course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Understand the key sources of corporate insolvency law and terminology
- Explain what insolvency means and why it matters for companies and directors
- Distinguish between compulsory liquidation, creditors’ voluntary liquidation and members’ voluntary liquidation
- Understand the purpose and process of administration, including the moratorium
- Recognise the role and powers of the Official Receiver and insolvency practitioners
- Understand creditor types and how the order of priority works
- Identify transactions that can be challenged (e.g. transactions at an undervalue, preferences)
- Recognise key director duties and risks such as wrongful trading
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Overview of corporate insolvency law and key agencies
- Insolvency tests and director/shareholder roles
- Corporate insolvency options: compulsory liquidation, CVL, MVL
- Administration and the moratorium
- Appointment routes (court and out‑of‑court)
- Role and powers of administrators and liquidators
- Secured, preferential and unsecured creditors; priority of payment
- Challenging transactions (TUVs, preferences, post‑petition dispositions)
- Director conduct, wrongful trading and disqualification
- Practical case studies
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is ideal for anyone new to corporate insolvency, including trainee solicitors, paralegals, junior lawyers, insolvency administrators, restructuring staff and client‑facing professionals in accountancy, advisory firms or government agencies.
- It is also suitable for those supporting insolvency teams or returning to the field who need a clear, practical grounding in corporate insolvency processes and terminology.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents882 GBP / full≈ 882 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents882 GBP / full≈ 882 GBP / full
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