Powers of the Director

Prosecution of summary offences under the Companies Acts.

Prosecution of summary offences under the Companies Acts.

Assisting the Director of Public Prosecutions in preparing cases involving indictable offences.

Seeking injunctions, including an asset-freezing (Mareva) injunction, against companies, directors or other persons.

Applying to the courts for the restriction of directors and the disqualification of directors.

Exercising a supervisory role over the activity of liquidators under the Companies Acts.

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