Continuing Supply Obligations Under the Insolvency Act 1986 - A Bite-Sized Guide

Introduction

The Insolvency Act 1986 now contains several different provisions which restrict the ability of suppliers into insolvent companies to demand ransom payments or to rely upon contractual provisions permitting termination on the grounds of insolvency (so-called ‘ipso facto’ clauses).

This short webinar will look at sections 233, 233A and 233B of the Insolvency Act 1986 and how they impact suppliers of insolvent companies.

The webinar will focus on the newest provision, s233B, which extends the restrictions on ‘ipso facto’ clauses to all suppliers of goods and services, together with the available exemptions and safeguards.

It will also consider the various ways in which suppliers can look to improve their position, including drafting and practical steps.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Under what circumstances UK companies must continue to supply businesses which are in insolvency
• How the provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986 apply to ‘essential’ suppliers and suppliers of goods more generally
• How the protection works and how the different provisions interact with each other
• What exemptions and safeguards are potentially available to a supplier
• Practical ways in which suppliers can protect their position

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 21st October 2025

Alternatively, you can gain access to this webinar and 1,700+ others via the MBL Webinar Subscription. Please email webinarsubscription@mblseminars.com for more details.