The Secretary of State For Business and Trade v Mohammad Ahmedivand

The Secretary of State For Business and Trade v Mohammad Ahmedivand

The Defendant, as sole director, knowingly overstated the company's turnover in the Bounce Back Loan application, causing the company to receive a loan significantly above its entitlement. This conduct constituted misconduct and demonstrated unfitness to act as a director, warranting a nine-year disqualification order.

Parties
Claimant: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade; Defendant: Mr Mohammad Ahmedivand
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Director Disqualification (insolvency) / Final Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Disqualification order granted
Legal Topics
Director Disqualification, Bounce Back Loan Scheme, Misrepresentation, Unfitness to Act as Director
Insolvency Law Company Law Director Disqualification Bounce Back Loan Scheme Misrepresentation Unfitness to Act as Director

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Parties

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Claimant

Mr Mohammad Ahmedivand

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Director Disqualification (insolvency) / Final Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Mohammad Ahmedivand should be disqualified from acting as a director under section 6 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 due to his conduct in relation to the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant, as sole director, knowingly overstated the company's turnover in the Bounce Back Loan application, causing the company to receive a loan significantly above its entitlement. This conduct constituted misconduct and demonstrated unfitness to act as a director, warranting a nine-year disqualification order.

Court Disposition

Disqualification order granted

Orders

  • The Defendant, Mr Mohammad Ahmedivand, is disqualified from acting as a director of a company for a period of nine years.