Business Details
Expert Restructuring & Insolvency Solutions
Portland is a team of 300+ financial, legal, and business experts operating nationally from 30 UK and offshore locations. We specialise in restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal services, and business advisory solutions. Our approach begins with listening to understand clients' unique situations, tailoring strategies to achieve their desired outcomes. With heritage dating back to 1949, we combine deep industry experience with sector-specific expertise to deliver practical solutions for businesses and individuals.Our services span corporate and personal insolvency, commercial finance brokerage, structured debt solutions, business advisory, legal support, and performance advisory. We empower clients through transparent communication, ethical practices, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes at every stage of the business lifecycle.
Services
Restructuring
Insolvency
Commercial Finance
Legal Advisory
Business Advisory
Debt Solutions
Funding Brokerage
Performance Advisory
Highlights and features
- We have 75+ years of combined experience in financial and legal advisory services
- Our team includes 300+ experts operating from 30 UK and offshore locations
- We implement a client-first approach with tailored restructuring solutions
- We maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 quality and information security certifications
- Our specialists provide sector-specific expertise across 10+ industry verticals
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 27001
Services
Restructuring
Our restructuring specialists help businesses navigate financial distress through tailored solutions. We work closely with management teams to implement operational improvements, renegotiate creditor terms, and develop sustainable capital structures. With sector-specific expertise across 10+ industries, we deliver practical restructuring strategies that preserve business value and position companies for long-term success.
Insolvency
We provide comprehensive insolvency services including corporate and personal insolvency solutions, administration, liquidation, and bankruptcy. Our licensed insolvency practitioners guide clients through complex financial challenges while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. We specialise in both solvent and insolvent liquidation processes, ensuring optimal outcomes for directors, creditors, and stakeholders.
Commercial Finance
Our commercial finance brokerage connects businesses with tailored funding solutions through an unrestricted panel of lenders. We offer asset finance, invoice finance, commercial mortgages, and structured debt products. Our FCA-authorised team provides transparent advice on funding options while maintaining strict compliance with financial regulations and client disclosure requirements.
Legal Advisory
Portland Legal provides specialist corporate and commercial legal services, including insolvency law, dispute resolution, and real estate transactions. Our SRA-registered solicitors deliver practical legal solutions aligned with business objectives. We focus on commercial contracts, debt recovery, property matters, and corporate restructuring while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services encompass performance improvement, risk management, and strategic growth planning. We offer virtual non-executive support, operational reviews, and turnaround management services. Our consultants work closely with business owners to identify growth opportunities, implement efficiency measures, and develop sustainable business models across various industry sectors.
People
Liz Welch
Director
With over 20 years' experience in restructuring and insolvency, Liz Welch specialises in corporate recovery and business turnaround. She leads complex assignments across manufacturing and construction sectors, focusing on early intervention strategies to preserve business value and protect stakeholder interests.
Sherrelle Scott
Director
Sherrelle Scott heads our Manchester legal team with expertise in corporate insolvency and commercial litigation. She manages high-value disputes and complex restructuring cases, providing clear legal guidance while maintaining strong relationships with insolvency practitioners and business clients.
Mike Dinnell
Structured Debt Manager
Mike Dinnell brings 15 years' commercial finance experience to our funding team. He specialises in asset-based lending solutions, working with SMEs and mid-market companies to secure tailored financing arrangements through our extensive lender network while maintaining transparent fee structures.
Carl Faulds
Group Head of Restructuring
As Group Head of Restructuring, Carl Faulds oversees our national insolvency practice. With sector-specific expertise in retail and hospitality, he leads major assignments involving complex stakeholder negotiations, business continuity planning, and strategic asset realisations across multiple jurisdictions.
Diane Shovelton
Compliance Director
Diane Shovelton manages regulatory compliance across our 30 offices. She ensures adherence to FCA, SRA, and Companies House requirements while overseeing internal audit processes. Her focus includes AML compliance, data protection, and maintaining our ISO 27001 information security certification.
Questions
What sectors does Leonard Curtis specialise in?
We operate across 10+ sectors including agriculture, automotive, financial services, haulage, offshore funds, and recruitment, with dedicated specialists in each industry vertical.
How do you maintain service quality across 30 locations?
Through ISO 9001-certified processes, regular staff training, and a centralised compliance framework ensuring consistent service delivery across all UK and offshore offices.
What funding options are available for SMEs?
We offer asset finance, invoice discounting, commercial mortgages, and structured debt solutions through our FCA-authorised platform with transparent commission disclosure.
How does your insolvency process work?
Our licensed insolvency practitioners conduct initial assessments, develop tailored solutions, and manage creditor negotiations while maintaining regulatory compliance throughout the process.
What legal services do you provide?
Leonard Curtis Legal offers corporate law, insolvency litigation, property transactions, and debt recovery services with SRA-registered solicitors in multiple practice areas.
How do you ensure data security?
We maintain ISO 27001 certification with encrypted communications, regular security audits, and staff training to protect client information across all digital platforms.
Reviews (6)
Paul Ketley
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Very professional service during my company liquidation process. Kept informed of proceedings at all stages and very responsive to any queries that I had. I Can fully recommend Portland and their attentive staff for any business requirements.
Very professional service during my company liquidation process. Kept informed of proceedings at all stages and very responsive to any queries that I had. I Can fully recommend Portland and their attentive staff for any business requirements.
Alan Waller
Nov 16, 2021
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I cannot thank Portland enough for the work they have carried out for us during the pandemic. During these difficult times they have been proactive, professional and responsive in the business they have conducted for us. We would like to thank ALL of the staff at Portland for their passion and personal pride in bringing the work in hand for our two companies to a very satisfactory conclusion. I would not hesitate to recommend Portland to anyone who requires their services. Thank you again to all, great job.
Sarah-Jane Williams
Aug 31, 2021
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Our company worked with Portland Business Support and Advise in a complex Members Voluntary Liquidation. We found them to be reliable, hugely efficient and would highly recommend their services. The team are responsive and provided us and our client with exemplar professional services. Sarah-Jane Willians - Director - Rex Consulting UK Ltd.
Colin Edwards
Aug 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I used Portland for a Members' Voluntary Liquidation of my Personal Services Company. They were highly efficient, only contacting me when required, thus keeping costs to a minimum. I recommended them to someone else, also with a PSC, and I know he was equally satisfied with the experience.
I used Portland for a Members' Voluntary Liquidation of my Personal Services Company. They were highly efficient, only contacting me when required, thus keeping costs to a minimum. I recommended them to someone else, also with a PSC, and I know he was equally satisfied with the experience.
S. S.
Apr 20, 2021
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So I work for a bank and was dealing with the liquidation of one of our clients who recently went into liquidation which is when I had an opportunity to deal with Portland Business Support and Advice. To give a background, I must also add that I have a lot of clients who have gone into liquidation and as a result I get to deal with numerous Business Recovery institutions all across UK who deal with the liquidation of my clients. In general my experience has been of exchanging multiple emails for simple queries/clarification and as a rule, I have accepted to expect some delay in getting the work
The DjEnderman
Apr 07, 2021
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Due to the Pandemic and the huge downturn in the aviation / airport traffic , we Premier Portfolio Int Ltd a supplier of toys and games to this market place had to close our business down. We took advice from Portland from the outset and they guided us through the process of the MVL . Our closure was going to be a complicated process as we had many business obligations to sort out , a large stock holding which required clearing and initially it looked quite a daunting task. Andrew and his team guided us through the process calmly , professionally and in a confident manner, I would highly recommend
