The facts of the case are complex; a brief summary must suffice. Prax Lindsey was a member of a group of companies which dealt in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels. It operated a refinery in North Lincolnshire. At the
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More about HSJ Consultancy LimitedBetween 26 January 2018 and 17 April 2018 Venkata Chigili made payments to Max 99P Limited totalling £199,911 in connection with a proposed sale of the company. The payments gave rise to a debt due from the company in his
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