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Court rules model Glenda Gilson should be restricted in acting as company director
Summary
The High Court ruled that model and TV presenter Glenda Gilson must face a restriction order preventing her from acting as a company director for five years, while her brother Damien Gilson was disqualified from that role for the same period. The orders arose from the liquidation of Gilson Motor Company Ltd, where the siblings were directors. Liquidator Mr Gary Lennon applied under Sections 160 and 150 of the 1990 Companies Act, seeking Damien's disqualification and restrictions on Glenda. Glenda opposed the application, claiming no involvement in the business and no personal benefit, but the judge found she had not kept herself informed of the company's affairs, a requirement for directors. The court accepted that Damien had run the business, managed sales, and was responsible for fraudulent diversion of funds to evade taxes. The matter was adjourned to October for final formal orders. The decision was based solely on the information presented in the liquidation proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Court rules model Glenda Gilson should be restricted in acting as company director. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- June 2010 Other
- July 2011 Other
- 2015-07-30 Publication
Why: The liquidator sought orders against the television presenter because she had failed to take a pro-active role in relation to the company. CNI source report
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