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We support a complete range of stakeholders, including individuals, businesses and professional organisations across a broad range of sectors.
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 01256 686 046.
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We support a complete range of stakeholders, including individuals, businesses and professional organisations across a broad range of sectors.
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 Basingstoke base is part of our wider office network across the South East of England, with neighbouring offices in Eastleigh, Reading and Guildford.
We support businesses at any stage of the business lifecycle to protect stakeholder interests and preserve business value. From company rescue to business finance and financial advisory, our integrated approach means our clients can access a complete suite of services through a single point of contact.
Whether our clients wish to navigate a challenge or secure long-term growth, we have over 100 offices across the UK, so help is always on hand.
As the UK’s largest corporate insolvency and restructuring appointment taker, we are trusted by thousands of businesses each year to handle the closure or rescue process. Our licensed insolvency practitioners are highly experienced with various sector specialisms and unique insight into their respective local bases.
Our restructuring services span from a light touch to a full hands-on approach. From stimulating growth to crisis management, our financial advisory experts are equipped to maximise business value and protect the rights of all parties involved.
Through our real estate advisory arm, we handle all areas including real estate management, valuation, and transactional support. Our business transfer agents are also available to support business valuations and sales.
For a free confidential consultation with a Begbies Traynor Group adviser in Basingstoke, contact our office to arrange a no-obligation call or meeting.
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