In a word yes but you would only be protected in the UK. If you had assets outside of the jurisdiction they may be at risk particularly in the USA. In France it is slightly different as they are an EU country and creditors may be bound under EU law. The potential liabilities can also be listed as contingent creditors and regardless of the outcome of the cases you would be protected. Again there is no guarantee that you would be protected if you left the UK as US creditors in particular would likely try and enforce against you. You should speak to an IP for further advice.