Where both parties face financial risks — the appellant from winding up if no stay is granted, and the respondent from inability to recover money if the appeal succeeds — a conditional stay with security by bank guarantee is an appropriate solution. The quantum of security should reflect the likely prejudice to the respondent from deterioration in the appellant's financial position pending appeal, assessed by reference to the appellant's trading history and financial trajectory.
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