Appeals Panel Upholds Withdrawal of Patricia Marsh Licence
Summary
The Appeals Panel of the Insolvency Service affirmed the Regulation and Conduct Committee's decision to withdraw Patricia Marsh's insolvency practitioner licence, but suspended the effect of the withdrawal until 30 June 2026 on a non-extendable basis. The suspension is conditional, requiring Ms Marsh to take no new appointments, submit monthly progress reports to her IPA, pay licensing fees within 28 days, and use best endeavours to secure a joint officeholder for her open cases.
What changed
The Appeals Panel affirmed the withdrawal of Patricia Marsh's insolvency practitioner licence originally decided by the Regulation and Conduct Committee on 28 August 2025, but suspended its effect until 30 June 2026. The original withdrawal is thus upheld in principle but stayed in its application.
Affected insolvency practitioners should note that licence withdrawal decisions can be affirmed on appeal while having their effect suspended: this creates a structured wind-down period rather than immediate cessation. The conditions imposed—particularly the prohibition on new appointments and mandatory monthly reporting to the IPA—represent active regulatory oversight during any suspension period. Practitioners facing similar proceedings should ensure their case management and licensing obligations remain fully compliant during any appeal process.
What to do next
- takes no new appointments
- submits to the IPA, monthly progress and closing reports within 5 business days of the end of each month
- pays, within 28 days, any fee necessary to renew or retain her insolvency licence and complies with any other legal or regulatory licencing requirements
- uses her best endeavours to secure the appointment of a joint officeholder in relation to her open cases
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Insolvency practitioner sanctions: Patricia Marsh 22 December 2025
On 22 December 2025 the Appeals Panel made the following order on the appeal of Patricia Marsh from the decision of the Regulation and Conduct Committee of 28 August 2025 to withdraw Ms Marsh’s licence to act as an insolvency practitioner
From: The Insolvency Service Published 21 April 2026 Get emails about this page
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In accordance with Rule 38(a) of the Appeal Rules, the decision of the Regulation and Conduct Committee, notification of which was given to Ms Marsh on 28 August 2025, be affirmed but its effect be suspended on a non-extendable basis until 30 June 2026, on condition that Ms Marsh:
a. takes no new appointments;
b. submits to the IPA, monthly progress and closing reports within 5 business days of the end of each month;
c. pays, within 28 days, any fee necessary to renew or retain her insolvency licence and complies with any other legal or regulatory licencing requirements; and
d. uses her best endeavours to secure the appointment of a joint officeholder in relation to her open cases.
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