Insolvency Act 1986, Schedule B1, paragraph 95

SCHEDULE B1 ADMINISTRATION

95 The court may replace an administrator on the application of a person listed in paragraph 91(1) if the court—

(a) is satisfied that a person who is entitled to replace the administrator under any of paragraphs 92 to 94 is not taking reasonable steps to make a replacement, or

(b) that for another reason it is right for the court to make the replacement.

Definitions used in Schedule B1, paragraph 95 1

administrator

1 (1) For the purposes of this Act “administrator” of a company means a person appointed under this Schedule to manage the company’s affairs, business and property.

Defined in Sch.B1 para.1(1) · see it in the full Act

“administrator” has the meaning given by paragraph 1 and, where the context requires, includes a reference to a former administrator,

Defined in Sch.B1 para.111(1) · see it in the full Act

Cases considering Schedule B1, paragraph 95 3

Wonop ApS v Simon Jagger & Ors

[2026] EWHC 362 (Ch) · 23 February 2026Limits

The court limits paragraph 95 to the replacement of an office-holder. It presupposes the continued existence of the office and does not displace the automatic termination produced by registration under paragraph 84(4). (see paras [18], [38]-[40])

Stephen Louis Nardelli & Ors v Daniel Richardson & Anor

[2024] EWHC 2740 (Ch) · 4 November 2024Interprets

Confirms that the court may order a replacement administrator where the statutory conditions are met, including where it is right to do so despite the wishes of the qualifying floating charge holder. (see para [53])

Strategic Advantage SPC v Rutter & Ors (Rev 1)

[2020] EWHC 3171 (Ch) · 14 October 2020

The court treats paragraph 95 as supporting the power to appoint replacement administrators as remedial relief following a procedural breach (see para [12]).

What each judgment says about Schedule B1, paragraph 95 is in the case-law panel in the full Act.

Amendments and notes

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Modifications

  1. C1478Sch. B1 para. 95 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (15.3.2024) by The Water Industry (Special Administration) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/205), regs. 2(2), 5(1), 33 (with reg. 64)