INSOLVENCY LAW BOOK
Sealy & Milman : Insight into insolvency law
Viewed as the definitive guide for insolvency law practitioners, relied upon for its authority and commentary

Intelligently inform your insolvency work with this essential, established resource

Annotated legislation and clarification on the legal and practical implications of the latest insolvency legislation
With its logical and familiar layout, detailed annotations, comprehensive coverage, and expert insight, Sealy & Milman brings clarity to make your work more efficient.
Locate reliable guidance on the latest developments in both corporate and personal insolvency law quickly and be confident and assured that you’re always up to date on the latest Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments, Practice Directions and case law.
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A trusted team of experts behind every detail
Sealy & Milman has been the leading publication on insolvency law since 1987, a testament to its senior editorial board who lend their unique expertise to the annotations of the legislation. Founded by Professor Len Sealy (University of Cambridge) and Professor David Milman (University of Lancaster) the book has enjoyed widespread approval and citation by busy practitioners, in academic commentary, and in court.
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Comprehensive, regular updates for complete coverage
Stay up to date with all the latest amendments to the insolvency legislation, whether in Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments, or relevant Practice Directions, and on the relevant case law. In addition to an annual new edition, there is an annual supplement later in the year.
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We've designed ProView to mirror the look and feel of the printed publication, with added search options to aid navigation and quick links to jump throughout the text. Page numbers and prelims match the printed book, and you can create and share PDFs as well as add bookmarks, notes, and annotations. You can now access Sealy & Milman from anywhere via your device, even when you are offline.
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Online access to Sealy & Milman on Westlaw UK's renowned interface can offer a combination of first-class insolvency legislation guidance with a seamless, coherent, and integrated research experience and regular updates online.
The value of Sealy & Milman

Explore unmatched legal authority
Widely regarded and trusted as the key work for those advising in insolvency, this established legislation handbook provides gives you full coverage, concise analysis and annotated interpretation of corporate and personal insolvency, written by leading expert authors. With Sealy & Milman you’ve got insolvency law covered.

Expert guidance
Rely on the expert guidance of the two general editors, Professor David Milman and Peter Bailey who annually lend their expertise to the annotations of the rules.

Extensive resources
This collection features two comprehensive volumes, and one annual supplement, so that all the information needed is in one reliable source.

Historic publishing tradition
Since its first publication in 1987 Sealy & Milman remains the book of choice for busy insolvency practitioners, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of the profession.
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