A licensed insolvency practitioner can also work under the title of liquidator, administrator, an administrative receiver or as a nominee (supervisor) in a voluntary arrangement. Liquidator – the IP facilitates the liquidation, i.e. the closing down, of an insolvency company or partnership. This will involve the sale and distribution to creditors of any assets, deal with any outstanding claims, liaise and report to creditors, and investigate the activities of the directors. At all times, the liquidator is acting on behalf of the creditors, not the directors. Administrator – in their role, they will analyse the company’s situation in order to find the best solution for the creditors. This may involve re-structuring the company, streamline procedures, cut costs or source a buyer for the company. Administrative receiver – similar to the above role, however the IP is working on behalf of a secured creditor, such as a bank, with the aim of getting the creditor’s debt paid in ful...