Directors Liability?

Hi,

I am trying to pursue a commercial debt from 2009.

My company no longer trades and nor does the company which folded owing me c.£10k (at that time).

The director of said company I believe continued to run effectively the same business at the same premises, just under a new company name.

Furthermore, it would appear that the 2nd limited company has since been sold and the director remains in the same business of waste disposal.

I believe the director continued to use my services knowing that they were unable to pay, and that I may have a case based on his 'Fraudulent Trading.'

I have not contacted him for around 4 years now but would like to pursue this again as I believe the legislation may have been strengthened to protect businesses against this kind of practice.

thanks,
Phil