Probably theft. The administrators may take steps to try and recover the company's property as legally they will be seeking to maximise the returns to the creditors.
It’s a 3k laptop that he will need as he’s going to now be freelancing with immediate effect. So far he’s not been paid for the last months work (I’m doubtful it will happen), so it’s bad timing to need to fork out to replace it right now 🤷♂️
Probably theft. The administrators may take steps to try and recover the company's property as legally they will be seeking to maximise the returns to the creditors.
Seems a lot of potential hassle to keep a laptop.