Elaine Wilkins – Director at Antony Batty & Company, Bournemouth

Elaine Wilkins – Business Development Manager at our Bournemouth office
We asked Elaine, a Business Development Manager who joined Antony Batty & Company in March 2020, to tell us a bit more about herself.
Insolvencies in the Hospitality Sector – Is Covid-19 an Existential Threat?

Insolvencies in the Hospitality Sector – Is Covid-19 an Existential Threat?
Up to 20% of hospitality businesses in the Bournemouth area could close, with recovery taking up to 3 years. Our Insolvency Practitioners report.
Light Touch Administrations. What are they and how will they work?

Light Touch Administrations. What are they and how will they work?
Our Insolvency Practitioners Point Out That the ICAEW has Some Concerns About Light Touch Administrations
The Travel Industry and the Effects of Covid-19

The Travel Industry and the Effects of Covid-19
Our Insolvency Practitioners report that urgent support is needed from the Government to avoid significant numbers of insolvencies in the industry
Charities during the Coronavirus – is the Government’s help enough?

Charities during the Coronavirus – is the Government’s help enough?
The Government’s £750 million Support Package for Charities. Is it Enough to Avoid Many Insolvencies? Our insolvency practitioners comment
Speed is Vital With CBILS Applications

Speed is vital with CBILS applications
Struggling with a CBILS Application? Speed is of the essence. Why not try your Accountant or a Specialist Provider to manage your application?
Temporary Suspension of Wrongful Trading Provisions

Temporary Suspension of Wrongful Trading Provisions
Our insolvency practitioners advise directors to remember that all the other regulations that exist to ensure directors fulfil their duties remain in place
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Is Security Required?

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Is Security Required?
The answer, in most cases, appears to be yes. At the very least, it appears that lenders have discretion over the security they require. This can lead to problems at insolvency especially if the security required is a personal guarantee.
Advice for Companies and Directors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Advice for Companies and Directors During the Corona Virus Pandemic
We are talking to many Companies, across a range of sectors whose business has disappeared over night as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic. The UK cannot afford to lose these businesses. Talk to us for help and advice.
Urgent Alert – Update on Entrepreneurs’ Relief

Tax Break for Entrepreneurs’ Reduced by 90% – Will it Survive Another Budget?
This reduction of 90% for the lifetime limit is a solemn hint that Entrepreneurs’ Relief is unlikely to survive another budget, so our advice is to act now and take advantage of what is left.