# The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, Rule 8.21: Replacement of the nominee (section 256A(4))


(1) A debtor who intends to apply under section 256A(4)(a) or (b) for the nominee to be replaced must deliver a notice of the intention to make the application to the nominee at least five business days before filing the application with the court.
(2) A nominee who intends to apply under section 256A(4)(b) to be replaced must deliver a notice of the intention to make such an application to the debtor at least five business days before filing the application with the court.
(3) The court must not appoint a replacement nominee unless the replacement nominee has filed with the court a statement confirming—
(a) that person is qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner (or is an authorised person) in relation to the debtor; and
(b) that person's consent to act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1024/rule/8.21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2016/rule-8.21
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