John Tribe
@drtribeinsolvency.bsky.social
Insolvency Law Academic at the University of Liverpool | Academic Associate Exchange Chambers | Liverpool Business and Property Court Forum (LBPCF) Committee http://lbpcf.com | #LathomCollection Keeper
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Excellent work from the Law Student Football Club @livunislsj.bsky.social
for 2025/2026 @livunihss.bsky.social this follows on from a strong charity game performance last year 1/2 #heilbronrovers
for 2025/2026 @livunihss.bsky.social this follows on from a strong charity game performance last year 1/2 #heilbronrovers
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Excellent work from the Law Student Football Club @livunislsj.bsky.social
for 2025/2026 @livunihss.bsky.social this follows on from a strong charity game performance last year 1/2 #heilbronrovers
for 2025/2026 @livunihss.bsky.social this follows on from a strong charity game performance last year 1/2 #heilbronrovers
Do join the LBPCF for a Christmas drink next week at the Racquet Club - no racquet required! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/liverpool-...
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Do join the LBPCF for a Christmas drink next week at the Racquet Club - no racquet required! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/liverpool-...
Very joyful graduation ceremony celebrating the hard work of graduating masters students for the @livuninews.bsky.social @livunislsj.bsky.social LLM with RUW - www.ruw.edu.bh
November 8, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Very joyful graduation ceremony celebrating the hard work of graduating masters students for the @livuninews.bsky.social @livunislsj.bsky.social LLM with RUW - www.ruw.edu.bh
Great to meet Dr. Raed Alnemer and the @livunislsj.bsky.social LL.M. students at our @liverpooluni.bsky.social partner, the Royal University for Women, Bahrain. Lots of interesting company law and governance discussion
- www.ruw.edu.bh
- www.ruw.edu.bh
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Great to meet Dr. Raed Alnemer and the @livunislsj.bsky.social LL.M. students at our @liverpooluni.bsky.social partner, the Royal University for Women, Bahrain. Lots of interesting company law and governance discussion
- www.ruw.edu.bh
- www.ruw.edu.bh
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On the back of the recent thread about Peppercorn Rents, I was very kindly asked to write a short article for the @bigissue.com on the subject which they have now put online.
Quite a challenge in squeezing it all in to their word limit!
Quite a challenge in squeezing it all in to their word limit!
If Prince Andrew didn't pay rent for 20 years, why wasn't he evicted?
Disgraced royal Prince Andrew won't be evicted from his Royal Lodge despite not paying rent for 22 years. We asked a lawyer to explain.
www.bigissue.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
On the back of the recent thread about Peppercorn Rents, I was very kindly asked to write a short article for the @bigissue.com on the subject which they have now put online.
Quite a challenge in squeezing it all in to their word limit!
Quite a challenge in squeezing it all in to their word limit!
Should the Sevenoaks scale go beyond 15 years for a disqualification period? Should we have lifetime director disqualifications? There seems to be no regard for stakeholders including creditors with some users of the corporate form
#LAW350 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#LAW350 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Prolific' cowboy builder Mark Killick guilty of £1.25m fraud
Mark Killick charged customers for home renovation work but left the jobs unfinished.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Should the Sevenoaks scale go beyond 15 years for a disqualification period? Should we have lifetime director disqualifications? There seems to be no regard for stakeholders including creditors with some users of the corporate form
#LAW350 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#LAW350 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Some further Kids Company chat - at Exchange Chambers annual insolvency conference. Thank you to the hosts for invite and the audience for patience! #insolvency thanks to Dr Wood on the photos! #higherpublicbenefitstandard
October 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Some further Kids Company chat - at Exchange Chambers annual insolvency conference. Thank you to the hosts for invite and the audience for patience! #insolvency thanks to Dr Wood on the photos! #higherpublicbenefitstandard
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We’re celebrating breaking into the global top 150 and rising 17 places in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, now ranked 143rd - our highest-ever position! 🏆
What a year for us - we’re so proud of you #TeamLivUni 💙
Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/09/u...
What a year for us - we’re so proud of you #TeamLivUni 💙
Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/09/u...
October 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
We’re celebrating breaking into the global top 150 and rising 17 places in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, now ranked 143rd - our highest-ever position! 🏆
What a year for us - we’re so proud of you #TeamLivUni 💙
Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/09/u...
What a year for us - we’re so proud of you #TeamLivUni 💙
Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/09/u...
Further charity issues for Prince Harry which touch on the #patronagebargain “Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry” www.bbc.com/news/article... 1/2
October 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Further charity issues for Prince Harry which touch on the #patronagebargain “Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry” www.bbc.com/news/article... 1/2
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Wait until someone tells Bob Jenrick that “equity is not past the age of child bearing.” (Lord Denning MR in Eves v Eves) - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Robert Jenrick attacks 'activist' judges in conference speech
The shadow justice secretary says the Tories would hand ministers a bigger role in appointing judges.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Wait until someone tells Bob Jenrick that “equity is not past the age of child bearing.” (Lord Denning MR in Eves v Eves) - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Crikey!! That is suboptimal. Have they not read this amazing piece? : theconversation.com/the-language...
October 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Crikey!! That is suboptimal. Have they not read this amazing piece? : theconversation.com/the-language...
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WATCH | Discover Lightbulb Moments at Tate Hall, @victoriagallery.bsky.social 💡
A free exhibition with 150 objects from the University’s collection and the National Archives, exploring how curiosity sparks creativity. Curator Steve Slack explains more…
#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn
A free exhibition with 150 objects from the University’s collection and the National Archives, exploring how curiosity sparks creativity. Curator Steve Slack explains more…
#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn
October 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
WATCH | Discover Lightbulb Moments at Tate Hall, @victoriagallery.bsky.social 💡
A free exhibition with 150 objects from the University’s collection and the National Archives, exploring how curiosity sparks creativity. Curator Steve Slack explains more…
#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn
A free exhibition with 150 objects from the University’s collection and the National Archives, exploring how curiosity sparks creativity. Curator Steve Slack explains more…
#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn
It will be interesting to see how the administration progresses in terms of realisations and also how the directors are held to account - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
High Court rules Baroness Mone-linked company breached £122m Covid contract
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would
www.bbc.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It will be interesting to see how the administration progresses in terms of realisations and also how the directors are held to account - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is it possible for a (checks notes) Baroness not to be part of the Establishment? “…Baroness Mone said it was "shocking but all too predictable…It is nothing less than an Establishment win for the Government in a case that was too big for them to lose," she said in a social media post.” 1/2
October 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Is it possible for a (checks notes) Baroness not to be part of the Establishment? “…Baroness Mone said it was "shocking but all too predictable…It is nothing less than an Establishment win for the Government in a case that was too big for them to lose," she said in a social media post.” 1/2
Are these suppliers sole traders and partnerships? Or based in the US? - "Some of them will go bust. I would not be at all surprised to see bankruptcies," says Andy Palmer, a one-time senior executive at Nissan and former boss of Aston Martin.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Jaguar Land Rover: Some suppliers 'face bankruptcy' due to hack crisis
The government has been urged to
www.bbc.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Are these suppliers sole traders and partnerships? Or based in the US? - "Some of them will go bust. I would not be at all surprised to see bankruptcies," says Andy Palmer, a one-time senior executive at Nissan and former boss of Aston Martin.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
The patronage bargain can lose attractiveness for one party to the bargain - “Sarah Ferguson dropped from four charities over Epstein email” www.bbc.com/news/article... 1/2
Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson removed from four charities over Epstein email
All four charities have thanked the former wife of Prince Andrew for her past support.
www.bbc.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The patronage bargain can lose attractiveness for one party to the bargain - “Sarah Ferguson dropped from four charities over Epstein email” www.bbc.com/news/article... 1/2
In the Dorchester Finance v. Stebbings sense of subjective knowledge of a specific director why isn’t the disqualification period 15 years on the Sevenoaks scale? DG of Institute of Directors and board advisor? 1/2 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Top businesswoman banned as company director over Covid loan abuse
Eleven-year director ban for businesswoman who breached Covid loan rules
www.gov.uk
September 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In the Dorchester Finance v. Stebbings sense of subjective knowledge of a specific director why isn’t the disqualification period 15 years on the Sevenoaks scale? DG of Institute of Directors and board advisor? 1/2 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Query - if the Business Secretary Peter Kyle says “You can see that we’re pushing the boundaries of the law, but we are straining at the bit to do it.” Might that embolden others, e.g. company directors, to push boundaries regarding their duties, loan obligations, tax exposure, etc? 1/2
September 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Query - if the Business Secretary Peter Kyle says “You can see that we’re pushing the boundaries of the law, but we are straining at the bit to do it.” Might that embolden others, e.g. company directors, to push boundaries regarding their duties, loan obligations, tax exposure, etc? 1/2
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Our new exhibition Lightbulb moments launches today! 💡 If you love innovation, imagination, and inspiration, you’ll have plenty to explore...and maybe even have your own lightbulb moment!🌟
🎉Open now!
🎟️ Free
#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn #LiverpoolsGreatIdeas #FreeExhibition
🎉Open now!
🎟️ Free
#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn #LiverpoolsGreatIdeas #FreeExhibition
September 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our new exhibition Lightbulb moments launches today! 💡 If you love innovation, imagination, and inspiration, you’ll have plenty to explore...and maybe even have your own lightbulb moment!🌟
🎉Open now!
🎟️ Free
#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn #LiverpoolsGreatIdeas #FreeExhibition
🎉Open now!
🎟️ Free
#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn #LiverpoolsGreatIdeas #FreeExhibition
“Equity must have a clean wall” -sorry - “Banksy mural scrubbed from Royal Courts of Justice” www.bbc.com/news/article...
Banksy 'judge' mural scrubbed from Royal Courts of Justice wall
The artwork of a judge hitting a protester with a gavel has been removed from the listed building.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
“Equity must have a clean wall” -sorry - “Banksy mural scrubbed from Royal Courts of Justice” www.bbc.com/news/article...
If you can no longer engage in the #patronagebargain because you have stepped away from #patronages do you need alternative public methods to demonstrate impact? If not why not stay anonymous as a donor? #charities #publicbenefit 1/2
September 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If you can no longer engage in the #patronagebargain because you have stepped away from #patronages do you need alternative public methods to demonstrate impact? If not why not stay anonymous as a donor? #charities #publicbenefit 1/2
#TodayRadio4 Sir Dieter Helm describing administration noting “we have a failure regime”? This description does not match the statutory purposes, background policy in Corkian terms, or the “rescue culture” A very misleading view of #administration and its functions #thameswater #schB1(3)IA86
September 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#TodayRadio4 Sir Dieter Helm describing administration noting “we have a failure regime”? This description does not match the statutory purposes, background policy in Corkian terms, or the “rescue culture” A very misleading view of #administration and its functions #thameswater #schB1(3)IA86
Lack of pounds doesnt stop a rescue - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Poundland rescue deal saves firm from administration
The struggling budget chain was sold to a private equity firm for £1 earlier this year.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Lack of pounds doesnt stop a rescue - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC reporting on insolvency issues has improved a great deal over the last year or so. Much more in tune with the nuances of rescue and saving jobs, etc - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Claire's on brink of collapse putting 2,150 jobs at risk
Claire's will appoint administrators in the UK and Ireland, but its shops will stay open as it considers a possible sale.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
BBC reporting on insolvency issues has improved a great deal over the last year or so. Much more in tune with the nuances of rescue and saving jobs, etc - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...