Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Insolvency Solutions in London
Established in 1997, we are a firm of Licensed Insolvency Practitioners with over 25 years of collective experience in corporate and personal insolvency. Our team comprises eight licensed practitioners and specialists across five UK offices, providing tailored solutions for businesses in financial distress. We specialise in business recovery, restructuring, and orderly liquidation, prioritising creditor interests while adhering to legal frameworks. Our approach combines professionalism, integrity, and empathy, addressing challenges faced by directors, employees, and stakeholders.We operate nationwide, offering confidential consultations and initial free advice to help clients navigate insolvency complexities. Our expertise extends to niche sectors including AIM-listed companies, venture capital trusts, and charities. We maintain regulatory compliance through licensing by ICAEW and the Insolvency Practitioners Association. Client testimonials highlight our responsiveness, practical solutions, and sector-specific knowledge. Our mission remains consistent: delivering outcomes that balance stakeholder needs with statutory obligations.
Services
Business Recovery
Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
Members Voluntary Liquidation
Company Voluntary Arrangement
Compulsory Liquidation
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We operate with professionalism, integrity, and fairness established since 1997.
- Our team includes 8 Licensed Insolvency Practitioners across 5 UK offices.
- We offer free initial confidential consultations for urgent financial matters.
- We specialise in niche sectors including AIM-listed companies and venture capital trusts.
- Our practitioners maintain regulatory compliance with ICAEW and IPA licensing standards.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
- Insolvency Practitioners Association
What people say
Helpful and responsive
Recommended without hesitation
Practical solutions
Sensitively handled
Timely support
Services
Business Recovery
We assess viable business segments to implement rescue strategies. Our services include developing restructuring plans, negotiating creditor arrangements, and exploring Administration or CVA options. The goal is to restore financial stability while preserving business continuity and stakeholder interests.
Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
This formal process involves closing insolvent companies through shareholder resolutions. We handle asset realisation, creditor communication, and statutory distributions. Our team ensures compliance with insolvency legislation while minimising director liabilities through proper procedural adherence.
Members Voluntary Liquidation
Designed for solvent company closures, this tax-efficient process requires directors' solvency declarations. We coordinate asset distribution, HMRC settlements, and final company dissolution. Our expertise ensures orderly closures for businesses completing their lifecycle.
Company Voluntary Arrangement
We facilitate binding agreements between insolvent companies and creditors. This service includes proposal drafting, creditor negotiations, and implementation monitoring. The aim is to restructure debts while allowing businesses to continue trading during recovery periods.
Compulsory Liquidation
We manage liquidation processes initiated through court petitions. Our services cover Official Receiver coordination, asset investigations, and creditor reporting. We ensure statutory compliance during closures forced by creditor action against debtor companies.
People
Marc Evans
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
Specialises in corporate insolvencies with extensive experience in restructuring SMEs. Oversees complex liquidation cases across multiple industry sectors.
Rachel Patrick
Insolvency Expert
Manages creditor communications and asset realisations. Provides strategic advice for businesses in financial distress, focusing on stakeholder satisfaction.
Neil Barry
Licensed Practitioner
Specialises in AIM-listed company insolvencies. Has led over 20 successful relistings after restructuring interventions for publicly traded companies.
Bill Bufton
Case Administrator
Coordinates daily operations of insolvency cases. Provides critical support in documentation management and regulatory compliance for complex cases.
Sushmita Adhikari
Insolvency Specialist
Focuses on niche sector insolvencies including venture capital trusts and charitable organisations. Delivers tailored solutions respecting sector-specific regulations.
Questions
What services do Licensed Insolvency Practitioners provide?
We specialise in business recovery, voluntary liquidations, compulsory liquidations, and insolvency advice for companies facing financial distress.
How do I know if my company is insolvent?
Key indicators include inability to pay debts, liabilities exceeding assets, or HMRC arrears. Contact us for confidential guidance.
What happens during company liquidation?
Assets get realised, funds distributed to creditors following legal priorities, and the company removed from Companies House.
Can directors face personal liability during insolvency?
Yes, through overdrawn loan accounts, personal guarantees, or wrongful trading investigations conducted by appointed liquidators.
Do you handle insolvency cases outside London?
We operate nationwide with offices in Brentwood, Salisbury, Bournemouth, and Thames Valley serving regional clients.
How quickly can I get emergency insolvency advice?
Our team provides urgent assistance within 24 hours through our dedicated out-of-hours helpline.
Reviews (4)
Damian Cox
Mar 12, 2021
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I've used AB & co and few times now and always found them to be extremely diligent and helpful, everything is completed on time and always to budget. I would highly recommend them. My thanks to Stephen Evans and Sharan Acharya.
Sillette Sonic Ltd
Feb 10, 2021
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I was recommended to choose Antony Batty & Co by my firm of Accountants, when I wanted to retire and close my two small engineering companies. I attended a meeting at the Gray's Inn offices, where I met with Stephen Evans & Sharan Acharya and a MVL was arranged for both companies. The MVL was fully explained to me and they led me through the process. What I had expected to be complicated for me, was in fact all handled by them, with Sharan always at hand to answer any questions along the way. I was really pleased with how smoothly the liquidation went and how they were proactive in hastening HMRC
Integrated Dr.
Dec 26, 2020
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Having worked with Antony Batty & Co on numerous occasions, both assisting in their investigations and consulting with their team for advice on our own matters, we have no hesitation in recommending their services to others.
Ferran Lopez
Dec 02, 2020
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Anthony's team provide excellent service. They're always available, patient and attentive. I'm not a figures person, but I truly appreciated the way they took me by the hand and me feel secure throughout the whole liquidation process.
