Bankruptcy: Law and Practice
Second Edition
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 16. June 2026
Book
Hardback
588 pages
978-1-0353-5040-7 (ISBN)
Description
This second edition of Bankruptcy: Law and Practice is a comprehensive and thoroughly updated guide to the law of bankruptcy in England and Wales. Alaric Watson and Stephen Baister provide fresh perspectives on the practical application of this key area of personal insolvency law, providing an in-depth analysis of its operation in practice.
Drawing on key historical and socio-economic contexts, Watson and Baister examine the policies that govern every aspect of bankruptcy law. The authors explore the relationship of bankruptcy with both matrimonial law and employment law, as well as the impact of the debtor's death and various cross-border considerations.
Key Features:
Includes analysis of the relevant statutory material
Addresses the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings, including The Chedington Court Estate Ltd v Brake [2023] UKSC 29, Kireeva v Bedzhamov [2024] UKSC 39, and El-Husseiny v Invest Bank PSC [2025] UKSC 4
Features new procedural guidance from recent court-issued practice notes
Covers up-to-date legal developments, analysing changes to jurisdictional and procedural requirements for initiating bankruptcy proceedings and their immediate effects
This book is an essential resource for lawyers, insolvency practitioners and litigation funders. It is also relevant to academics and students concerned with issues relating to personal insolvency.
Drawing on key historical and socio-economic contexts, Watson and Baister examine the policies that govern every aspect of bankruptcy law. The authors explore the relationship of bankruptcy with both matrimonial law and employment law, as well as the impact of the debtor's death and various cross-border considerations.
Key Features:
Includes analysis of the relevant statutory material
Addresses the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings, including The Chedington Court Estate Ltd v Brake [2023] UKSC 29, Kireeva v Bedzhamov [2024] UKSC 39, and El-Husseiny v Invest Bank PSC [2025] UKSC 4
Features new procedural guidance from recent court-issued practice notes
Covers up-to-date legal developments, analysing changes to jurisdictional and procedural requirements for initiating bankruptcy proceedings and their immediate effects
This book is an essential resource for lawyers, insolvency practitioners and litigation funders. It is also relevant to academics and students concerned with issues relating to personal insolvency.
Reviews / Votes
Acclaim for the first edition: 'This work is invaluable as a tool of reference for all insolvency officeholders, lawyers and stakeholders who specialise in bankruptcy. Both the legal and practical aspects of the bankruptcy process are comprehensively addressed and clearly explained from both a creditor's and a debtor's perspective. It is up to date and includes analysis of recent case law such as Manolete v Hayward. The relevant case law and legislation are clearly referenced throughout. The quality is assured by these experienced and eminent authors. A must buy!' -- Christina Fitzgerald, Edwin Coe LLP 'A much needed, up-to-date, and wide-ranging review and eminent comment on bankruptcy in England and Wales. This isn't only a go to book for legislative updates and comment but the writers have considered the historical background and context needed when considering bankruptcy matters. This is an excellent read not just for industry professionals but for those with even a general interest in bankruptcy.' -- Ian Defty, Begbies Traynor Group, UKMore details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 169 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0353-5040-7 (9781035350407)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Alaric Watson | Stephen Baister
Bankruptcy: Law and Practice
Book
01/2023
Edward Elgar Publishing
€299.10
Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Alaric Watson, Barrister, Gatehouse Chambers and Stephen Baister, Consultant, Wedlake Bell LLP, Mediator, 3 Stone Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, formerly non-executive Director, Manolete Partners plc., Chief Bankruptcy Registrar of the High Court and Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge, UK
Content
Contents
PART I OVERVIEW
1 Introduction
2 The legal framework
PART II INITIATING THE BANKRUPTCY PROCESS
3 Jurisdiction
4 Inability to pay
5 Creditors' bankruptcy petitions
6 Debtors' bankruptcy applications
7 Effects of bankruptcy proceedings
PART III ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE
8 The official receiver
9 The trustee in bankruptcy
10 The bankruptcy estate
11 Investigatory powers
12 Realisations and the bankrupt's home
13 Antecedent transactions
14 Communicating with creditors
15 Proving and distribution
16 Annulment, recission and appeals
17 Duration and discharge
18 Bankruptcy restrictions orders and undertakings
19 Matrimonial and employment law
20 Death and incapacity
21 Bankruptcy offences
22 Cross-border considerations
PART I OVERVIEW
1 Introduction
2 The legal framework
PART II INITIATING THE BANKRUPTCY PROCESS
3 Jurisdiction
4 Inability to pay
5 Creditors' bankruptcy petitions
6 Debtors' bankruptcy applications
7 Effects of bankruptcy proceedings
PART III ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE
8 The official receiver
9 The trustee in bankruptcy
10 The bankruptcy estate
11 Investigatory powers
12 Realisations and the bankrupt's home
13 Antecedent transactions
14 Communicating with creditors
15 Proving and distribution
16 Annulment, recission and appeals
17 Duration and discharge
18 Bankruptcy restrictions orders and undertakings
19 Matrimonial and employment law
20 Death and incapacity
21 Bankruptcy offences
22 Cross-border considerations