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By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0842) 25 October 2008, 162-163(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Article on insolvency looks at the concept of pre-packs as a form of administration, whereby a purchaser for a business is found in advance of administration and takes over as soon as an administrator is appointed. These pre-packs allow for a debt-free sale of a business, but have been criticised as it can be hard for creditors to pursue reparations. Provides a table comparing pre-packs and traditional administration and looks at case studies.

Article on insolvency looks at the concept of pre-packs as a form of administration, whereby a purchaser for a business is found in advance of administration and takes over as soon as an administrator is appointed. These pre-packs allow for a debt-free sale of a business, but have been criticised as it can be hard for creditors to pursue reparations. Provides a table comparing pre-packs and traditional administration and looks at case studies.