Business Details
Trusted Manchester Insolvency Practitioners
Inquesta is an independent business advisory firm dedicated to providing director-led services that address financial adversity through bespoke solutions. Our mission centers on delivering innovative and strategic thinking to achieve optimal outcomes for stakeholders, leveraging decades of combined experience and commercial acumen. We adapt our practices to client needs while maintaining independence and objectivity, offering a fresh approach to resolving business and personal financial challenges.Our team prioritizes client interests, ensuring tailored advice and continued support throughout complex processes. We specialize in insolvency advice, business restructuring, forensic accounting, and personal debt solutions, serving clients across the UK with a commitment to transparency and ethical standards.
Services
Insolvency Advice
Business Recovery
Liquidation
Forensic Accounting
Personal Debt Support
Company Closure
Cash Flow Management
Fraud Risk Review
Tax Debt Solutions
Debt Restructuring
Highlights and features
- We offer director-led services with decades of combined insolvency experience
- Our team provides bespoke strategies tailored to individual client circumstances
- We maintain independence and objectivity in all advisory processes
- We deliver continued support throughout complex financial resolutions
- Our practitioners hold licenses from recognized regulatory bodies
Associations and certifications
- Insolvency Practitioners Association
- Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Insolvency Advice
Our licensed insolvency practitioners provide expert guidance for businesses facing financial distress. We analyze company circumstances to recommend appropriate solutions including administration, company voluntary arrangements, or liquidation. Our services help directors navigate complex insolvency processes while prioritizing stakeholder interests. We work with businesses across the UK to implement strategies that either rescue viable companies or facilitate orderly closures when necessary.
Business Recovery
We specialize in business restructuring and recovery solutions for companies experiencing financial difficulties. Our services include cash flow analysis, debt negotiation, and operational restructuring to restore financial stability. We help businesses implement recovery plans through formal processes like administration or company voluntary arrangements, focusing on preserving viable enterprises and protecting jobs across the UK.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accounting team investigates financial disputes and fraud cases for businesses and legal professionals. Services include asset tracing, business valuation, and expert witness testimony in court proceedings. We assist with commercial disputes, divorce settlements, and financial crime investigations, providing detailed analysis and clear reporting that meets legal standards and supports resolution processes.
Liquidation Services
We provide comprehensive liquidation services for insolvent businesses, including creditors' voluntary liquidation and compulsory liquidation processes. Our licensed practitioners manage asset realization, creditor communications, and regulatory compliance while ensuring directors meet their obligations. We guide company directors through the liquidation process with professional support and clear explanations of all procedural requirements.
Personal Debt Support
We offer tailored solutions for individuals facing severe financial difficulties, including individual voluntary arrangements and bankruptcy advice. Our services help clients manage overwhelming debts through structured repayment plans or formal insolvency processes. We provide confidential consultations to explore available options and implement solutions that address personal financial challenges while minimizing long-term impacts.
People
Steven Wiseglass
Director & Insolvency Practitioner
Co-founder with over a decade of insolvency experience, Steven specializes in advising SME directors. He holds licenses from ACCA and serves on R3 committees, combining technical expertise with practical business knowledge to deliver tailored solutions.
Rob Miller
Director & Forensic Accountant
Co-founder and chartered accountant with ICAEW, Rob leads forensic accounting services. He has extensive experience in financial investigations, expert testimony, and business valuations, providing critical support in complex commercial disputes and criminal defense cases.
Mark Holdsworth
Head of POCA Services
With 16 years' forensic accounting experience, Mark specializes in financial crime matters. He provides expert support in confiscation proceedings and criminal defense cases, combining deep technical knowledge with courtroom experience as an Academy of Experts member.
Questions
What is the difference between insolvency and bankruptcy?
Insolvency refers to a company's financial state where it cannot pay debts, while bankruptcy is a formal process specifically for individuals. We help businesses navigate insolvency options beyond personal bankruptcy.
Does company liquidation affect personal credit rating?
Liquidation itself doesn't directly impact personal credit scores, but associated debts or director guarantees might. We provide detailed guidance on potential personal financial implications during company closure.
What are common warning signs of financial distress?
Key indicators include cash flow issues, HMRC arrears, creditor threats, and statutory demands. Early intervention improves available options for business recovery or orderly closure solutions.
How can forensic accountants help with business disputes?
Our forensic team investigates financial discrepancies, traces hidden assets, and provides expert testimony in commercial disputes. We deliver detailed analysis that supports resolution through negotiation or court proceedings.
What personal debt solutions exist beyond bankruptcy?
Alternatives include Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), Debt Relief Orders (DROs), and structured repayment plans. We assess your circumstances to recommend the most appropriate debt resolution strategy.
What happens during company administration?
Administration provides legal protection from creditors while a licensed practitioner implements recovery plans. We work to rescue viable businesses or achieve better outcomes for stakeholders compared to immediate liquidation.
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Reviews (4)
Rob Newman
Aug 30, 2020
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I could not have asked for a better company to deal with. They are proffesional, friendly and always there for support ! Easily 5 stars
Josh A.
Jan 08, 2020
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Contacted this company by phone (multiple times), email and post over the past weeks. They have not responded despite insisting they would return my calls ASAP.
Jon Rudd
Dec 12, 2017
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Excellent place, if you need advice with any insolvency matters, corporate or personal. They will definitely be able to help.
Mahsa Wiseglass
Aug 29, 2014
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Really proud of my husband (Steven) and his business partner Rob. I wish them every success in their business
