Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy v Joiner (Re Terms of Order and Consequentials) [2023] EWHC 1086 (Ch) (05 May 2023)

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy v Joiner (Re Terms of Order and Consequentials) [2023] EWHC 1086 (Ch) (05 May 2023)

Disqualification must commence promptly to protect the public; postponement is inconsistent with the seriousness of findings. Costs are reasonable and payable as ordered. Grounds for appeal are misconceived and permission to appeal is refused.

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Citation
[2023] EWHC 1086 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Defendant: Dudley Arnold Joiner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Company Director Disqualification / Post Judgment Order and Consequential Matters
Outcome
disqualification order confirmed; permission to appeal refused; costs awarded to claimant
Legal Topics
Director Disqualification, Summary Assessment of Costs, Appeal Grounds
Company Law Insolvency Law Director Disqualification Summary Assessment of Costs Appeal Grounds

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Parties

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Claimant

Dudley Arnold Joiner

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Company Director Disqualification / Post Judgment Order and Consequential Matters

Legal Issues

  1. 1 timing of disqualification order
  2. 2 assessment of costs
  3. 3 grounds for permission to appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Disqualification must commence promptly to protect the public; postponement is inconsistent with the seriousness of findings. Costs are reasonable and payable as ordered. Grounds for appeal are misconceived and permission to appeal is refused.

Court Disposition

disqualification order confirmed; permission to appeal refused; costs awarded to claimant

Orders

  • Disqualification to commence 26 May 2023
  • Defendant to pay £29,075.57 in costs to claimant