Legal and Regulatory Information

Clarke Bell Limited’s Licensed Insolvency Practitioners are licensed and regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Further details can be found on the ICAEW website.

Insolvency Practitioners are authorised to act under the Insolvency Act 1986 and must comply with professional and regulatory standards ICAEW websiteset by their licensing body.

The Licensed Insolvency Practitioners at Clarke Bell Limited are required to comply with the Statements of Insolvency Practice (SIPs) and the Insolvency Code of Ethics issued by their regulatory body.

Further details can be found on the ICAEW website:

Statements of Insolvency Practice (SIPs)

Insolvency Code of Ethics

These professional standards require Insolvency Practitioners to act with:

• Integrity
• Objectivity
• Professional competence
• Confidentiality
• Professional behaviour.

Clarke Bell Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

ICO Registration Number
Z9722074

Our terms and conditions are detailed in the Letter of Engagement supplied to clients at the start of any engagement.

All services provided by Clarke Bell Limited are governed by English law.

The Insolvency Practitioners at Clarke Bell Limited are bound by the rules and regulations of their licensing body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Further information on ICAEW insolvency regulations and guidance can be found on the ICAEW website.

The Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3) provides guidance for creditors regarding Insolvency Practitioner fees.

Further details can be found on the R3 website.

Clarke Bell Limited’s Professional Indemnity Insurance is provided by: Allianz Insurance PLC

Registered Office: 57 Ladymead, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1DB

The territorial limits of this insurance are:

• United Kingdom
• Channel Islands
• Isle of Man
• Republic of Ireland

Clarke Bell Limited is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in accordance with the Bribery Act 2010.

All employees and individuals acting on behalf of Clarke Bell Limited are expected to conduct business honestly and professionally at all times.

At Clarke Bell, we aim to provide a professional, helpful, and friendly service. If you are dissatisfied with the service or advice you have received, we encourage you to raise your concerns so that they can be addressed promptly.

Please submit your complaint in writing to the attention of John Bell, Senior Partner, including:

• Your name and contact details
• A clear explanation of the issue, including relevant dates where possible
• How you would like the matter to be resolved?

Once we receive your complaint, we will conduct a thorough investigation.

We aim to provide a written response within 10 working days outlining the findings of our investigation and any actions we propose to resolve the matter.

If you remain dissatisfied after our response, you may refer the complaint to our regulatory body: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

John Bell FCA
Chartered Accountant and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
Senior Partner

Clarke Bell Limited
Suite 2
The Offices
53 King Street
Manchester
M2 4LQ

0161 907 4044

[email protected]