Business Details
22 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Insolvency & Business Rescue Services in Newcastle
Northpoint Associates is a specialist insolvency and business recovery firm serving businesses and their advisors across the North East and beyond. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of licensed insolvency practitioners and chartered accountants provides tailored solutions for distressed businesses, including rescue strategies, restructuring, and formal insolvency procedures. We prioritise early intervention to maximise options for clients, offering fixed-fee services where possible to ensure transparency. Our expertise spans creditor negotiations, HMRC arrangements, company voluntary arrangements, administrations, and liquidations, both solvent and insolvent.We work closely with existing advisors to deliver trusted, confidential support while maintaining director responsibilities and compliance. Our focus on North East SMEs is complemented by a national reach, with a proven track record in managing complex cases, including pre-pack administrations and business asset disposals. We are committed to pragmatic, personable solutions that preserve value and dignity during challenging times.
Services
Business Rescue & Restructuring
Creditor Negotiation
Company Voluntary Arrangement
Administration
Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
Members Voluntary Liquidation
HMRC Negotiation
Bankruptcy & Partnership
Business Asset Disposal
Section 110 Scheme
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in insolvency and business recovery.
- Our team includes licensed insolvency practitioners and chartered accountants.
- We offer fixed-fee services for select insolvency procedures.
- We prioritise early intervention to maximise client options.
- Our directors are Fellows of R3 and the Association of Business Recovery Professionals.
Associations and certifications
- R3 - The Association of Business Recovery Professionals
- Insolvency Practitioners Association
What people say
Preserved all jobs
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Speed and efficiency
Professional and approachable
Invaluable advice
Services
Business Rescue & Restructuring
Our business rescue and restructuring services focus on stabilising distressed companies through strategic financial analysis and stakeholder negotiations. We assess viability, develop recovery plans, and implement solutions to preserve operations while protecting creditor interests. With decades of experience, we specialise in crisis management and turnaround strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
We guide insolvent companies through Creditors Voluntary Liquidation with empathy and efficiency. Our process involves asset realisation, creditor communication, and statutory compliance while ensuring directors meet their obligations. We prioritise orderly wind-downs that maximise returns to creditors and provide closure for stakeholders.
Company Voluntary Arrangement
Our Company Voluntary Arrangement services help viable businesses restructure debts through legally binding agreements with creditors. We prepare proposals for reduced or delayed payments, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with insolvency regulations. This process allows businesses to continue trading while addressing financial challenges.
Administration
We manage administration procedures to protect businesses facing financial distress. Our services include appointing administrators, assessing rescue potential, facilitating business sales, and overseeing asset realisations. We work to maximise value for creditors while exploring options for business continuity through pre-pack sales or controlled wind-downs.
HMRC Negotiation
Our HMRC negotiation services address tax liabilities through structured payment arrangements. We assess clients' financial positions, develop credible repayment plans, and liaise with HMRC to secure extended payment terms. This approach helps businesses avoid enforcement action while maintaining compliance with tax obligations.
People
Greg Whitehead
Director
Greg Whitehead is a Chartered Certified Accountant and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner with over 30 years' experience. He founded Northpoint Associates in 2004 after senior roles at KPMG and Deloitte, specialising in insolvency and corporate recovery across the UK.
Linda Farish
Consultant
Linda Farish is a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner with 25+ years' experience in distress situations. She previously chaired R3's North East branch and served on national committees, focusing on business turnaround and insolvency solutions.
Mark McCafferty
Senior Manager
Mark McCafferty is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with expertise in corporate recovery and investigative accounting. He qualified with Grant Thornton and Deloitte before establishing his own practice, specialising in complex financial investigations within insolvency cases.
Emily Mitchell
Senior Manager
Emily Mitchell is a Qualified Insolvency Practitioner with 12 years' experience in the sector. She has served as an appointment-taking practitioner and brings practical expertise in managing insolvency cases, combining industry experience with academic study.
Beverly Harrison
Case Manager
Beverly Harrison has over 30 years' experience in insolvency administration. She joined Northpoint Associates in 2022, bringing extensive operational expertise in managing formal insolvency appointments and ensuring procedural compliance.
Questions
What insolvency services do you offer?
We provide business rescue, restructuring, creditor negotiations, company voluntary arrangements, administrations, liquidations, and HMRC payment plans tailored to each client's needs.
How can early insolvency advice help my business?
Early intervention maximises options for distressed businesses, potentially preserving operations through rescue plans or structured debt arrangements before financial difficulties escalate.
Do you handle cross-border insolvency cases?
While our focus is North East SMEs, our practitioners have national experience and can manage complex cases with cross-border elements through professional networks.
What are your fee structures?
We offer fixed fees for select services and transparent pricing models. Costs depend on case complexity and required interventions, discussed during initial consultations.
How do pre-pack administrations work?
Pre-pack administrations involve selling business assets quickly after appointment, often to directors or third parties, preserving value while ensuring creditor returns through structured processes.
Can you assist with tax debt negotiations?
Yes, we specialise in HMRC negotiations, creating credible payment arrangements to resolve tax liabilities while protecting business continuity during financial distress.
