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Welcome to the Preston office of Begbies Traynor Group. We are a leading professional services consultancy, providing independent expert advice and solutions across a broad spectrum of areas including corporate and personal insolvency, restructuring, corporate finance, transaction services, forensic services, pensions advisory, capital management, real estate advisory and commercial funding.
Whether you are looking to acquire a new company, accelerate growth in your current venture, restructure an overly complex corporate structure, need insolvency advice, or require property management services, Begbies Traynor Group have you covered.
No matter what your current situation is, our objective is resolute - to secure a positive outcome in an efficient, effective and timely manner for all stakeholders.
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 01772 479 698.
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Welcome to the Preston office of Begbies Traynor Group. We are a leading professional services consultancy, providing independent expert advice and solutions across a broad spectrum of areas including corporate and personal insolvency, restructuring, corporate finance, transaction services, forensic services, pensions advisory, capital management, real estate advisory and commercial funding.
Whether you are looking to acquire a new company, accelerate growth in your current venture, restructure an overly complex corporate structure, need insolvency advice, or require property management services, Begbies Traynor Group have you covered.
No matter what your current situation is, our objective is resolute - to secure a positive outcome in an efficient, effective and timely manner for all stakeholders.
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.
Our Preston office is just one of an extensive network of offices across the UK, including six in the north-west. If your company is experiencing financial or operational challenges, or if you’re looking to kick-start an ambitious growth project, Begbies Traynor Group can provide the guidance and support you need to achieve your goals.
We can talk you through the potential options available to you whether you're a director, debtor, creditor, lender, landlord or professional adviser. Whether you're looking for company liquidation, turnaround, finance or any other service, we can help. In many cases a client can be unaware of exactly what route to take; that's where our experience and expertise is invaluable. The earlier we’re involved, the more chance we have of assisting you.
If you’re in the Preston or wider Lancashire area and require free initial advice from an insolvency expert, contact your local Begbies Traynor office. We’re based in Winckley Square in the heart of Preston city centre.
Chris Lawton leads the team at Preston and will be happy to talk about the issues you are facing, or the opportunities presented to you, in a confidential manner, either face-to-face or on the phone.
Begbies Traynor also has further offices in the North West region which are located in Blackpool, Chester, Liverpool and Manchester which you may find more convenient.
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