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Established in 1989, Begbies Traynor Group serves clients from the capital and beyond from our flagship office in Canary Wharf. As a Group we work alongside company directors, landlords, investors, and trustees, to offer a truly comprehensive advisory service.
Our goal is to reach the most positive outcome for all parties involved in the most efficient and effective manner. Our solutions will take into account all stakeholders and ensure all rights are recognised and respected.
Note: Before calling, please ensure you are dialling the correct line. If you are a director of a UK company and need urgent advice on issues such as cash flow and financial uncertainty call our Distressed Directors Advice Line on 020 8528 4428.
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Established in 1989, Begbies Traynor Group serves clients from the capital and beyond from our flagship office in Canary Wharf. As a Group we work alongside company directors, landlords, investors, and trustees, to offer a truly comprehensive advisory service.
Our goal is to reach the most positive outcome for all parties involved in the most efficient and effective manner. Our solutions will take into account all stakeholders and ensure all rights are recognised and respected.
2nd Thoughts Ltd, trading as Ellie Louise and Happit, was sold by our Leeds team after this long established chain fell victim to the retail sector downturn. Moving quickly they secured a buyer three days after appointment. HMRC had issued a winding up petition but liquidation would not be the best outcome, halting trade, losing goodwill and increasing preferential creditors through significant redundancies. Administration enhanced goodwill, ensured customer continuity and retaining most staff. This prompt ‘going concern’ sale allowed 49 stores in leasehold premises to go on trading, protecting over 240 jobs and minimising creditor claims.
The business of specialist management accountancy firm EK Williams has been sold via a pre-pack administration to a company owned by the former management. The sale was successfully negotiated after a period of marketing and discussion with interested parties. The company had provided bespoke services to petrol forecourt retailers since 1935. After acquiring another accountancy firm in 2010 the economic downturn caused difficulty in the company making the deferred payments, which led the directors to seek help from Begbies Traynor. The sale saved 27 jobs and provided continuity for its many blue chip customers.
If you have individual or business concerns relating to finance and require expert advice, or if you’re a creditor or professional involved with a business in financial strife – Begbies Traynor can help.
Through our vast experience, we can help businesses in all sectors and in practically all circumstances. Depending on what your situation requires, we are on hand to offer numerous services including: corporate insolvency and business restructuring advice, strategic financial consulting, corporate finance advisory, and property services management.
Wherever possible, our sole objective is to find the best solution that allows for active steps towards you reaching your goal, whether that is to wind down a non-performing business, or identify your next acquisition target.
The earlier in the process you enlist our help, the more chance we have of reaching a positive outcome for all parties. If you’re in the London area and require professional, independent advice, contact your local Begbies Traynor Group office.
Mark Fry, our Regional Managing Partner, has a wealth of experience and an enviable reputation within the corporate advisory arena, and will be happy to talk through the available options via a free initial consultation.
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