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ContactComplete usthe attemplate rps.stakeholder@insolvency.gov.ukif you require a case to be set up.

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   • Completing Part 1 of the Case Set Up Template

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• an administrationadministration/admin or administrative receivership followed by a WUO
• a WUO followed by a receiverreceiver/manager orappointment managerfollowed appointment,by thena another WUO

RelevantThe relevant caselaw applied is available on the Employment Cases UpdateUpdate: website.

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   We pagecannot process any claims until these forms have been received.

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   We will contact you separately to collect this information. Do not include the 52-week rate of pay data in the RP14A.

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