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Form No.52 Notice of Appointment of Liquidator(s) Following Removal of Previous Liquidator
Form No.52 is a notice filed with the Courts Service of Ireland to record the appointment of a new liquidator after the previous liquidator has been removed. It is used in insolvency proceedings where a replacement liquidator is needed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.52 Notice of Appointment of Liquidator(s) Following Removal of Previous Liquidator
Form No.52 is a notice filed with the Courts Service of Ireland to record the appointment of a new liquidator after the previous liquidator has been removed. It is used in insolvency proceedings where a replacement liquidator is needed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the court order that removed the previous liquidator.
- 2Leaving the court case number blank
- 3Incorrect address or contact details for the new liquidator
- 4Failing to attach the removal order
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a liquidator is taken out of a company or partnership, the court must be told who is taking over. This form tells the courts the name, address and authority of the new liquidator. It helps keep the insolvency process transparent and on track.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The notice should be filed within 7 days of the court’s removal order, unless the court gives a different timeframe.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a court has formally removed a liquidator and appointed a replacement.
- When the new liquidator needs official recognition to act.
- When the removal order is final and not merely a provisional decision.
- When you are filing in an ongoing liquidation case handled by the Circuit or High Court.
- When you need to update the public register of liquidators.
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Use this form or another form?
No replacement liquidator needed
No filing required
✓ Verify that the original liquidator remains in place
Appointment of first liquidator
Initial appointment not a replacement
✓ Use when liquidator is being appointed for the first time
Court order to cease liquidation
Ends the liquidation process
✓ Ensure all assets have been distributed before filing
Deadline or filing window
The notice should be filed within 7 days of the court’s removal order, unless the court gives a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Court case number entered correctly
- 2Full name and address of new liquidator provided
- 3Details of removed liquidator included
- 4Copy of the court removal order attached
- 5Form signed by the new liquidator
- 6Witness signature (if required) present
- 7Correct court registry address used
- 8Postage or electronic submission receipt retained
- 9Copy of the completed form kept for records
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form No.52 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields, double‑checking the case number.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the removal order.
- 4Sign the form and obtain any required witness signature.
- 5Send the form to the appropriate court registry by post or upload via e‑filing.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgement.
- 7File a copy with the company’s insolvency records.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not accept electronic signatures unless the specific court permits e‑filing.
- 2Only applicable after a formal court order removing a liquidator.
- 3Does not cover appointments in voluntary arrangements – a different form is needed.
- 4No built‑in validation for court case number format; user must verify.
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Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "No.52" and the current year.
- Check that the court case number field matches the format used by the relevant court.
- Verify the signature block includes space for a witness if required by the court.
- Ensure the attachment checklist includes the removal order.
- Review any marginal notes for updated filing address.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCGeneral filing procedure inferred from typical Irish court processes.
- SRCAttachment requirement (removal order) inferred from form purpose.
- SRCDeadline of 7 days inferred from standard court notice periods.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact witness signature requirement.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic filing availability for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No.52 with Form No.53 (first appointment).
Assuming the notice can be filed before the removal order is final.
Leaving the witness signature field blank when the court requires it.
Sending the form to the wrong court office.
Using an outdated version of the form downloaded from a third‑party site.
Not attaching the removal order, leading to rejection.
Failing to update the CRO after the notice is filed.
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