How do I find out who is dealing with a case?
You should be contacted automatically by the Official Receiver/Insolvency Practitioner (OR/IP) if he or she knows that you are a creditor.
If you believe a company may be subject to insolvency proceedings and you have not heard from the OR or an IP - you could take one or more of the following steps:
- If it is a company insolvency contact Companies Registry which maintains a register of all companies in liquidation: the register provides information on:
- the type of liquidation
- the date of the appointment of the receiver/liquidator, and
- the name of the receiver/liquidator
The company file maintained by Companies Registry provides full details of the company's officers on an annual basis, a summary of accounts, a schedule of shareholders and other information. The company file is available for inspection by any member of the public. A small fee is charged for this service.
- If it is a compulsory liquidation you can access the Insolvency Register for Northern Ireland via the Court Service website at ·www.courtsni.gov.uk or alternatively you can contact the Bankruptcy and Chancery Office, telephone number, 028 9072 4670. A fee will be charged for this Service.
- Details are also published in the legal notices section of local newspapers.
How do I make myself known as a creditor?
You should write to the OR/IP dealing with the insolvency. You should supply the full name of the company as well as your own details. You should inform the OR/IP if you change your address.
Should I contact the OR/IP if I have any information about the company?
You should write to the OR/IP if you have any information about the assets of the company or about the conduct of the company directors. This information may help the OR/IP in the recovery of assets or in his duty to report misconduct.
The OR/IP is not keeping me informed. What should I do?
Do not expect to receive frequent reports from the OR/IP. Once your claim is filed with the OR/IP you will be notified automatically of any distribution made or that no funds are available and that the case is to be closed. It can take weeks, months or years (in some complex cases) to realise assets. If you are concerned, contact the OR/IP handling the case. There are special rules about creditor's rights to receive information or to be called to meetings in other types of insolvencies. If you wish to find out about these rights you should consult the IP handling the case.
