# The Insolvency Rules 1986, Rule 4.56-CVL: The chairman at meetings

Extent: E+W

(1) This Rule applies both to a meeting of creditors (except a meeting under section 95 or 98) and to a meeting of contributories.
(2) The liquidator, or a person nominated by him in writing to act, shall be chairman of the meeting.
A person nominated under this paragraph must be either—
(a) one who is qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner in relation to the company, or
(b) an employee of the liquidator or his firm who is experienced in insolvency matters.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1925/rule/4.56CVL (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-1986/rule-4.56CVL
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