Insolvency and Business Rescue Essentials
By the time insolvency is discussed openly the useful options have usually expired, and directors have often already incurred personal exposure. This course covers recognising it early and acting lawfully.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01By the time it is discussed, the options have expired
- 02Factual and commercial insolvency, and the tests applied
- 03Directors' duties as insolvency approaches, and personal exposure
- 04Business rescue: entry, the practitioner and the moratorium
- 05The rescue plan, creditor voting and what binds whom
- 06Liquidation, compromise and comparing the outcomes
- 07Creditors, employees, security, preferences and proving a claim
What you will gain
- Recognise the tests for factual and commercial insolvency
- Understand a director's duties as insolvency approaches
- Compare rescue, compromise and liquidation
- Explain the effect of rescue on contracts and creditors
- Protect your position as a creditor
- Handle employees, security and preference claims
Who should attend
- Directors and business owners
- Credit managers and creditors
- Legal, finance and risk professionals
- Advisers supporting distressed businesses
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Mar to 1 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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