BDO has applied to be appointed as liquidator of defunct law firm Halliwells, with the organisation, currently Halliwells' administrator, taking the first steps towards liquidating the failed firm's limited liability partnership (LLP).

BDO expects a decision on its application in the New Year but CMS Cameron McKenna issued a letter on behalf of the company last month stating BDO's intention to terminate its appointment as administrator and to instead become the failed firm's liquidator.

The letter, dated 15 November and sent to the four remaining members of the defunct firm's limited liability partnership (LLP) still registered at Companies House, does not give a date for when the liquidation will take place.