Capital Thinking: Funding strategies for a changing motor retail landscape
ArticleThe motor retail sector must remain agile to withstand a period of significant change, but the right capital structure can help build financial resilience.

Birmingham, Cambridge, Leicester, Milton Keynes
Partner
I am a partner within our restructuring team in the Midlands where I advise businesses, their funders and other stakeholders on a variety of business turnaround, debt advisory and restructuring situations.
With over 20 years’ advisory experience I work across a variety of sectors including, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, construction and financial services.
I advise directors, banks and asset based lenders (ABL) who are involved in stressed and distressed businesses by quickly assessing business viability, identifying options and then implementing strategies to maximise value.
Where exit options are appropriate, I am a licensed insolvency practitioner and have taken appointments on a variety of assignments including:
I also lead our national ABL advisory team that helps corporates and their lenders with pre-lend advice, support for accelerated M&A transactions and refinancing debt.
When I’m not working, I’m planning a holiday, spending time with friends or playing golf.
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