Re Kirkham International Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2023] SGHC 19 has important practical implications for liquidators. The General Division of the High Court held that a liquidator’s appointment of solicitors, when approval is required under section 144 of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018, cannot be retrospectively authorised.

If you would like information or assistance on the above or any other area of law, you may wish to contact the Partner at WongPartnership whom you normally work with or any of the following Partners:

Joel CHNG
Partner – Restructuring & Insolvency
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Clayton CHONG
Partner – Restructuring & Insolvency
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