Bankruptcy: Law and Practice
Second Edition
$940.68
- Hardcover
588 pages
- Release Date
19 June 2026
Summary
This second edition of Bankruptcy: Law and Practice is a comprehensive and thoroughly updated guide to the law of bankruptcy in England and Wales. Alaric Watson and Stephen Baister provide fresh perspectives on the practical application of this key area of personal insolvency law, providing an in-depth analysis of its operation in practice.
Drawing on key historical and socio-economic contexts, Watson and Baister examine the policies that govern every aspect of bankruptcy law…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035350407 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035350408 |
| Author: | Alaric Watson, Stephen Baister |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 588 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 169mm x 244mm |
| Series: | Elgar Corporate and Insolvency Law and Practice series |

Critics Review
Acclaim for the first edition:
‘This work is invaluable as a tool of reference for all insolvency officeholders, lawyers and stakeholders who specialise in bankruptcy. Both the legal and practical aspects of the bankruptcy process are comprehensively addressed and clearly explained from both a creditor’s and a debtor’s perspective. It is up to date and includes analysis of recent case law such as Manolete v Hayward. The relevant case law and legislation are clearly referenced throughout. The quality is assured by these experienced and eminent authors. A must buy!’ – Christina Fitzgerald, Edwin Coe LLP
‘A much needed, up-to-date, and wide-ranging review and eminent comment on bankruptcy in England and Wales. This isn’t only a go to book for legislative updates and comment but the writers have considered the historical background and context needed when considering bankruptcy matters. This is an excellent read not just for industry professionals but for those with even a general interest in bankruptcy.’ – Ian Defty, Begbies Traynor Group, UK
Alaric Watson
Alaric Watson is a Barrister at Gatehouse Chambers.
Stephen Baister is a Consultant at Wedlake Bell LLP and a Mediator at 3 Stone Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn. He was formerly a non-executive Director of Manolete Partners plc, Chief Bankruptcy Registrar of the High Court, and Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge.
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