For directors of companies in liquidation
The liquidator wants money back. We make sure you don't pay a penny more than you should.
If you've received a letter from a liquidator or an insolvency practitioner making a financial claim against you personally, you need to understand what it means — and what your options are — before you respond.
We don't charge anything for our initial case review. It is free, and it's confidential.
The claims we defend, every day.
Liquidators and litigation funders make financial claims against directors as a matter of routine. Many of those claims are overstated, poorly evidenced, or simply wrong. We review every demand before a penny is agreed.
CLAIM TYPE 01
Director's Loan Account Claims
The most common claim. If your director's loan account was overdrawn when the company entered liquidation, the liquidator will demand repayment. The figure they quote is often wrong.
Read the full guideCLAIM TYPE 02
Misfeasance & Breach of Duty
Allegations that you acted improperly in your role as a director — misapplying company assets, failing to act in creditors' interests, or breaching your statutory duties.
Read the full guideCLAIM TYPE 03
Preference Claims
If the company paid certain creditors — including you — ahead of others in the period before insolvency, the liquidator may seek to reverse those payments.
Read the full guideCLAIM TYPE 04
Transactions at Undervalue
Where assets were sold or transferred below market value before liquidation, the liquidator can challenge those transactions and seek recovery from the recipients.
Read the full guideCLAIM TYPE 05
Wrongful Trading
A claim that you continued to trade when you knew — or should have known — there was no reasonable prospect of avoiding insolvent liquidation, increasing the deficit to creditors.
Read the full guideCLAIM TYPE 06
Litigation Funder Demands
Manolete, Hilco, and other third-party funders purchase claims from liquidators and pursue them aggressively. Their letters are designed to pressure — not to reflect the true legal position.
Read the full guideHelplines tell you your options. We build your defence.
There's a significant difference between general advice and specialist defence. Here's what that looks like in practice.
| General helplines | The Director Protector | |
|---|---|---|
| Who they act for | Directors generally — no specialist focus | Directors facing liquidator or funder claims specifically |
| Depth of help | Explain your options and signpost to others | Review the claim, identify weaknesses, build a response strategy |
| Demand figure | Take the figure at face value | Challenge the figure — most are overstated |
| Fees | Free initial call, then referral fees or hourly rates | Free initial review. Fixed fees for ongoing work. No surprises. |
Three principles behind everything we do.
Principle 01
No banks. Always to lawyers.
We don't act for creditors, banks, or insolvency practitioners. We act exclusively for directors. That means our interests are always aligned with yours.
Principle 02
Keep it at cost.
We charge fixed fees that reflect the actual work involved — not the size of the claim against you. You'll know the cost before we start.
Principle 03
Same people, not call handlers.
The person who reviews your case is the person who works on it. You won't be passed between departments or handed to a junior after the first call.
The Protection Process
A clear, structured approach from first contact to final resolution.
Review
We review the letter or claim in full — free of charge. We identify what's being claimed, on what basis, and whether the figure is accurate.
Assessment
We assess the strength of the claim against you, identify any weaknesses in the liquidator's position, and advise on realistic outcomes.
Respond
We draft a formal response that challenges the claim where appropriate and sets out your position clearly and professionally.
Negotiate
Most claims settle. We negotiate directly with the liquidator or funder to reach a resolution that reflects the true legal position — not the opening demand.
Resolve
We secure a written settlement or, where necessary, refer to regulated solicitors for formal proceedings. Either way, you have certainty.
£XXm+
In claims reviewed
XXX+
Directors helped
XX+
Years of experience
I was ready to agree a payment plan for the full amount just to make it stop. The review showed the real figure was a fraction of the demand — and the settlement reflected that.
— Director, manufacturing company — DLA claim settled
Common Questions
Before you respond to the liquidator, talk to us.
A response sent without proper advice can damage your position significantly. Our free case review takes less than 30 minutes and gives you a clear picture of where you stand.