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Free Insolvency Advice for Company Directors

If your company is struggling with debt, creditor pressure or uncertainty about whether it can continue trading, you can speak to Anderson Brookes for free, confidential insolvency advice.

Our licensed insolvency practitioners help company directors understand the position clearly, explain the options available and decide what to do next. There is no obligation to proceed with a formal insolvency process.

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Company liquidation

HMRC debt

Creditor pressure

Personal liability

Bounce Back Loans

Strike off and company closure

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Tell us briefly what is happening with your company and a member of the Anderson Brookes team will get back to you.

Free initial consultation • Confidential • No obligation to proceed

When should you seek insolvency advice?

You don’t need to wait until a creditor takes legal action or the company runs out of cash completely before speaking to a licensed insolvency practitioner.

It’s worth seeking advice if:

  • the company can’t pay HMRC, suppliers or lenders on time
  • cash flow problems are becoming persistent
  • creditors are chasing or threatening legal action
  • the business is relying on new borrowing to pay existing debts
  • you aren’t sure whether continuing to trade is appropriate
  • you are considering liquidation, restructuring or closing the company

Getting advice early usually gives you more time to understand the available options and respond before cash flow problems or creditor pressure become more serious.

What can you expect from a free insolvency consultation?

Your initial conversation with Anderson Brookes is designed to give you a clear understanding of the company’s position and the practical options available. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss any concerns about your own position as a director, including personal guarantees, director’s loan accounts or whether continuing to trade could create additional risk.

You don’t need to know which insolvency process is right before contacting us. The purpose of the initial conversation is to help you understand the position and decide what, if anything, needs to happen next.

Here’s what our consultations can offer you.

Professional expertise

You will receive guidance from an experienced insolvency team, with formal insolvency work overseen by licensed insolvency practitioners.

Confidentiality

You can discuss company debts, creditor pressure and director concerns privately. Simply asking for advice does not notify your creditors.

No immediate cost

There is no charge for the initial consultation and no obligation to proceed with a formal insolvency process.

Clarity and confidence

The aim is to help you understand what is happening, what the realistic options are and what the next steps would involve.

What happens during the consultation?

Step 1

We understand the company’s position

We’ll ask about the company’s debts, assets, cash flow and any creditor or HMRC action already taking place.

Step 2

We discuss the realistic options

Depending on the circumstances, this could include repayment arrangements, restructuring, a Company Voluntary Arrangement or liquidation.

Step 3

We consider any director issues

We can discuss matters such as personal guarantees, director’s loan accounts and your responsibilities if the company is insolvent.

Step 4

We explain what happens next

You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of the available routes, likely timescales and any immediate action that may be needed.

Why directors choose Anderson Brookes

Anderson Brookes has more than 25 years’ experience helping company directors deal with insolvency, business debt and company closure.

You can speak directly with an experienced insolvency professional, get a clear explanation of your options and decide what to do without pressure to proceed.

We work with directors of small and medium-sized businesses across the UK and understand that many people contacting us are dealing with creditor pressure for the first time.

  • Licensed insolvency practitioners
  • Free confidential initial consultation
  • 25+ years' experience

Director testimonials

I can finally sleep at night thanks to this service. The whole process was much simpler and easier than I ever expected. Everything was explained clearly, and I was guided through each step from start to finish. It was rapid, stress-free, and handled with real professionalism.
Darkon London
I highly recommend Anderson Brookes. From the very beginning they were extremely understanding and helpful, explaining all of my options in plain English.
Nick Clapp
First class company. Friendly, knowledgeable, caring, most helpful and gave great peace of mind. They took all the worry and weight off my shoulders.
Ray Gowrie
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Common issues we can help you with

Directors often contact Anderson Brookes because they are unsure what the company’s financial position means in practice or what they should do next. During a free initial consultation, we can help you understand questions such as:

  • What insolvency options are available to my company?
    We can explain the main business debt and insolvency options available and which may be realistic based on the company’s circumstances.
  • Can the business be rescued, or is liquidation likely to be the better option?
    We can help you assess whether the company has a realistic prospect of continuing or whether company liquidation should be considered.
  • Could I be personally liable for any of the company’s debts?
    We can discuss issues such as personal guarantees, director’s loan accounts and other circumstances where personal liability for company debts may arise.
  • What happens to employees if the company enters insolvency?
    We can explain what happens to employees and the types of statutory claims that may be available if their employment ends.
  • How long does liquidation take, and what does the process involve?
    Directors often want to understand both the immediate steps and what happens after a liquidator is appointed. Our guide to the Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation process explains the process in more detail, while we can talk you through the likely timescales and what will be required from you.
  • How much does liquidation cost?
    We can explain the likely cost of company liquidation, how the process may be funded and what this means for the company and its directors.

If any of these issues sound familiar, speaking to us early can help you get a clearer picture of the company’s position before creditor pressure or cash flow problems become more difficult to manage.

Need free insolvency advice?

Tell us what’s happening and we’ll help you understand the practical next steps.

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Who you'll speak to

At Anderson Brookes, our experienced and approachable team works closely with company directors across the UK to provide practical, straightforward insolvency advice and support.

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Neil Batty

Managing Director

Rikki Burton

Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Jasmine Baxter

Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Rebecca Marsden

Operations Manager

Mike Halliday

Senior Business Advisor

Ashley Jones

Insolvency Advice Manager

Frequently asked questions

Can I speak directly to an insolvency practitioner during my consultation?

Yes. All our consultations are directly with experienced licensed insolvency practitioners who can provide immediate and accurate advice.

Yes. Anderson Brookes offers a free initial consultation so you can understand the company’s position and the options available before deciding whether to take further action.

Usually within 24 hours. We prioritise swift responses to ensure you receive prompt assistance when you need it most.

It helps to know roughly what the company owes, who the main creditors are, whether HMRC is owed money and whether any legal or enforcement action has started. Don’t worry if you don’t have every figure available before calling.

Our free initial consultation places you under no obligation to proceed with any service.

No. Asking for advice does not commit you to liquidation. Depending on the company’s circumstances, other options may also be available.

A confidential initial consultation does not itself notify the company’s creditors. If you later decide to enter a formal insolvency procedure, creditor notification forms part of that process.

Yes. We can help you understand the options where the company owes VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax or other HMRC liabilities.

Yes. If you are concerned that company debts could affect you personally, we can discuss issues such as personal guarantees, director’s loan accounts and potential personal liability.

Talk to Anderson Brookes about your company

If company debts, creditor pressure or cash flow problems are becoming difficult to manage, getting advice early can help you understand the options before the situation becomes more serious.

Complete the short form for a free, confidential initial consultation, or call 0800 1804 935.

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Steven Kendall-Torry
Steven Kendall-Torry
Having to shut down your business is a very emotional and scary journey and although you think you’ve done everything correctly there’s always something you get wrong , small print , and rules one is unaware of which can surprise bite you on the bum and ruin your day ! We were fortunate to have Laura , Katie and the background Riki who considering they have a fairly thankless job to do they were always polite , very patient , and as helpful as they could be considering they generally were giving bad news which was rarely expected or welcome. Altogether they were good listeners and helpful we had to understand they still had to follow rules and a job to do and they managed the balancing act extremely well. Many thanks
Madeleine Cole
Madeleine Cole
We had the unpleasant, highly stressful experience of being the Directors of a business that was beyond help, despite our best efforts. Jon was absolutely brilliant, going way above and beyond. Not only was Jon a professional, knowledgeable person helping us go through the process of a liquidation, but he was also a safe pair of hands, and an empathetic voice to discuss even the tiniest detail with. He never rushed us, he used language that we understood and he was an excellent communicator. Jon made a very stressful, upsetting time feel manageable and in control.
Harvey J
Harvey J
Efficient and Professional Experience Two words to describe the experience: efficient and professional. No doubt you can appreciate that it’s a very stressful time for directors, but from my initial telephone conversation with Mike, and the decision to enter into a CVL, the process from start to finish was completed within two weeks. In addition to Mike, I would also like to mention the professionalism of the two other members of the AB team, Steve and Emmy. Worth mentioning as well that, where it was possible, the lines of communication were via WhatsApp which again massively improved and streamlined the whole process.
Derek Clarke
Derek Clarke
It has become very unfortunate that the company has had to go into administration. Anderson Brookes have bee efficient, reactive to our needs and totally communicate every step of the way. The experience whilst personally been painful to have to make such a decision, the company dealing with these affairs have acted professionally and been responsive to our questions.
Vie Sidibe
Vie Sidibe
Great service. I wish I got in touch earlier. I'm finally getting some proper sleep. Thank you to Emmie and the team 🙏
Andrew Colley
Andrew Colley
With the help of Anderson Brookes I now have a massive weight of my shoulders. They were very helpful from start to finish.
Lynne Bull
Lynne Bull
From the first call I received from Anderson Brookes I was very impressed with how friendly and professional they were. I agreed to take them on to liquidate my company and very pleased with my decision. All done and dusted in very quick order.
Ray Gowrie
Ray Gowrie
First Class Company,Friendly, Knowledgeable, Caring, Most Helpful And Give Great Peace Of Mind. They Took All The Worry And Weight Off My Shoulders And Gave Me Great Peace Of Mind To Let GoOf My Problem. thank You Ever So Much Rebecca Marsden And Her Team.
Andrew P
Andrew P
They are amazing in what they do, affordable fees compairing to other brookers, helped me with a LTD insolvency, i am over the moon with their services, would highly recommend. They are really knowledgable and straight forward.
Lewis Beaumont
Lewis Beaumont
Amazing company who conducted our liquidation very thoroughly and professionally, I was fortunate enough to have Jon Rudd as my case manager who helped me every step of the way. Highly recommended and a big thank you to you Jon!
Jaspreet Singh
Jaspreet Singh
Mr Rikki Burton and team are very professional, efficient and patient. The work conducted was very smooth and the transition Was without any hiccups. They gave time to put evidences upfront to support the liquidation. Great communication and highly recommended.
Luke Singleton
Luke Singleton
I used Anderson Brookes when I got into bother with my ltd company. After getting other prices and talking with different companies I felt happiest with these. Great service helped throughout and any questions I had (I had a lot) they were more than happy to answer and put my worries at ease. Top marks thank you to everyone that has helped
James Cockney
James Cockney
I was assisted every step of the way by Rebecca and her team. Eddy was very helpful through the entire process. I would highly recommend Anderson Brookes to anyone going through a similar situation to me.

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