Corporate Restructuring & Recovery

We assist businesses facing financial distress through insolvency administration and corporate restructuring solutions under Companies Act 2016 Sections 439-574, helping stakeholders navigate formal and informal processes.

Insolvency & Liquidation

• Voluntary & Compulsory Winding Up - Members' voluntary liquidation for solvent companies, creditors' voluntary liquidation for insolvent entities, and compulsory winding up proceedings initiated by court petition
• Receivership Services (Fixed & Floating Charge) - Appointment as receivers for secured creditors realising charged assets including property, inventory, and business operations
• Court-Appointed Liquidator & Receiver Services - Liquidator appointments managing statutory duties, stakeholder reporting, and compliance with court directions
• Asset Realisation & Creditor Distribution - Sale of company assets, adjudication of creditor claims, and distribution of proceeds in accordance with statutory priorities
• Final Accounts & Dissolution - Preparation of final liquidation accounts, compliance with regulatory filing requirements, and company strike-off upon completion

Formal Restructuring Mechanisms

• Scheme of Arrangement (Section 366 Companies Act) - Court-sanctioned restructuring schemes binding creditors and shareholders to agreed terms for debt compromise, capital restructuring, or amalgamation
• Judicial Management - Applications under Sections 403-426 for court protection enabling business rehabilitation under supervision whilst suspending creditor actions
• Corporate Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) - Voluntary arrangements between companies and creditors providing structured repayment plans outside formal insolvency
• Court Applications & Implementation - Preparation of court applications, creditor meetings, implementation plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring

Debt & Business Restructuring

• Debt Restructuring Strategy - Development of restructuring strategies addressing liquidity constraints, covenant breaches, and creditor pressure whilst preserving business value
• Creditor Negotiation & Mediation - Facilitation of negotiations with secured lenders, trade creditors, and stakeholders to achieve consensual debt solutions
• Debt Rescheduling - Restructuring of repayment terms, interest rates, and covenant packages balancing creditor recovery with business viability

Turnaround & Recovery Services

• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management - Implementation of cash preservation measures, working capital optimisation, and 13-week cash flow forecasting
• Cost Reduction & Process Re-Engineering - Operational turnaround initiatives including cost restructuring, process improvement, and performance management

Insolvency Advisory

• Financial Distress & Viability Assessment - Objective assessment of financial position, liquidity runway, and strategic options available to directors and stakeholders
• Business Review (IBR) - Reviews of business performance, market position, and financial projections supporting restructuring decisions
• Restructuring Feasibility Study - Preparation of feasibility studies supporting scheme of arrangement applications, judicial management, and creditor proposals
• Pre-Insolvency Planning - Advisory on director duties under financial distress, wrongful trading risks, and strategic planning to support stakeholder outcomes
• Winding-Up Petition Defence - Defence of winding-up petitions where businesses have genuine prospects of recovery or disputed debts require resolution

Stakeholder Management

• Creditor Committee Support & Reporting - Formation and support of creditor committees with regular reporting on asset realisations, distributions, and process progress
• Creditor & Shareholder Communication - Transparent communication with stakeholders throughout restructuring and insolvency processes maintaining confidence and cooperation
• Performance & Covenant Compliance Monitoring - Ongoing monitoring of restructuring plan performance, financial covenants, and milestone achievements with regular stakeholder updates

Scope of Support

• Licensed Insolvency Expertise: Qualified liquidators authorised to conduct formal insolvency proceedings under Companies Act 2016
• Restructuring Options: Formal and informal solutions including schemes of arrangement, judicial management, and voluntary arrangements
• Stakeholder Management: Transparent communication with creditors, shareholders, and regulatory authorities throughout the process
• Asset Realisation: Professional asset valuation, marketing, and disposal supporting creditor recovery
• Creditor Negotiation: Skilled mediation achieving consensual debt solutions and restructuring terms
• Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to Companies Act provisions, court directions, and statutory reporting requirements
• Business Turnaround: Operational restructuring and cash flow management supporting viable business rehabilitation
• Court Representation: Preparation and presentation of court applications and compliance reports

Restructuring & Insolvency Services

• Financial distress assessment and strategic options analysis
• Voluntary and compulsory liquidation administration with stakeholder reporting
• Receivership appointments for secured creditor asset realisation
• Scheme of arrangement preparation and court application support
• Judicial management applications with business rehabilitation plans
• Debt restructuring negotiation and creditor consensus building
• Turnaround planning with cash flow forecasting and operational improvement
• Regulatory compliance and final accounts preparation

Restructuring Consultation

Contact us for a confidential consultation on financial distress and restructuring options. We provide objective assessments, strategic advice, and professional administration supporting stakeholder interests throughout the process.

Related Services: Corporate Finance for debt advisory and refinancing support, and Audit Services for independent business reviews.