The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016

Notice of appointment: filing with the court

3.26.—(1) Three copies of the notice of appointment must be filed with the court, accompanied by—

(a) the administrator’s consent to act; and

(b) the written consent of all those persons to whom notice was given in accordance with paragraph 26(1) of Schedule B1 unless the period of notice set out in paragraph 26(1) has expired.

(2) Where a notice of intention to appoint an administrator has not been given, the copies of the notice of appointment must also be accompanied by—

(a) a copy of the resolution of the company to appoint an administrator, where the company is making the appointment; or

(b) a record of the decision of the directors, where the directors are making the appointment.

(3) The court must apply to the copies the seal of the court, endorse them with the date and time of filing and deliver two of the sealed copies to the appointer.

(4) The appointer must as soon as reasonably practicable deliver one of the sealed copies to the administrator.