Environmental Liabilities for Directors and Insolvency Practitioners
Matt KerseyRussell McVeagh
In this episode, Matt Kersey explores the intersection of environmental liability and insolvency, including creditor claims, director exposure, remediation obligations and the practical challenges that arise when there is not enough money to go around.What you'll learn
- Identify the particular challenges environmental liabilities can create in an insolvency, including their uncertain and ongoing nature.
- Explain how environmental obligations may interact with creditor claims and create potential exposure for directors and insolvency practitioners.
- Recognise key practical considerations when advising on environmental liabilities in situations of financial distress, including the importance of early advice, remediation obligations and engagement with regulators.
29 July 2026 · 34 min · 0.5 CPD hours