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Whether your business is thriving or struggling to survive, our comprehensive corporate advisory offerings can support you through every stage of your business’s lifecycle. As a Group we can assist when it comes to restructuring and refinancing, acquiring or disposing of a business, accessing vital commercial finance, as well as a range of real estate advisory and forensic services.
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Whether your business is thriving or struggling to survive, our comprehensive corporate advisory offerings can support you through every stage of your business’s lifecycle. As a Group we can assist when it comes to restructuring and refinancing, acquiring or disposing of a business, accessing vital commercial finance, as well as a range of real estate advisory and forensic services.
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.
We provide our services not only in Leeds but also through an extensive network of offices across the country, including offices in nearby Doncaster, Halifax, Sheffield and York. If you require expert advice on financial difficulties relating to your business, or if you are looking to take the next step in an ambitious growth or expansion project – Begbies Traynor Group can help.
Our mantra is to find the best possible resolution for all parties in the most effective and timely manner possible. As a truly comprehensive practice, we have a number of key services which, after forming a plan of action, will be tailored to improve your company’s health and ensure it is on a solid financial footing both now and also looking ahead.
Our corporate advisory team work on both the buy-side and sell-side, meaning they have the expertise to help you identify the right exit strategy, or alternatively uncover your next acquisition. When it comes to funding an acquisition, or needing an injection of capital to finance organic growth, our commercial finance experts will be able to secure the most appropriate channel of finance for your business, both time-efficiently and cost-effectively.
No matter what challenge we are presented with, our primary objective is to breathe new life into your business by working alongside you and your fellow stakeholders to ensure the best outcome for all involved. We understand that no two businesses are the same and deliver a fresh approach to every issue we face.
If you’re in the Leeds area and require professional, independent advice, contact your local Begbies Traynor Group office. Julian Pitts, our Regional Managing Partner, has a wealth of experience in all aspects of corporate advisory and is on hand to help you take the first step.
We do have further offices in the Yorkshire region which are located in Doncaster, Hull, Sheffield and York which you may find more convenient for you.
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