The financial services sector is a diverse, dynamic and competitive marketplace.

Financial services firms also face challenges driven by changing market conditions, regulatory intervention and increased monitoring across certain subsectors.

We can help you mitigate the impact of internal and external stresses on your business. Protecting value is at the core of what we do. Working directly with financial services firms, as well as lenders, shareholders and regulators, we can help you overcome the challenges you face.

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Financial services expertise

Specialist sector knowledge and market insights, combining technical excellence with pragmatic advice to offer tailored solutions to our clients.

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Multidisciplinary team

Drawing on our financial services group, we offer a blend of professional services and industry experience with a global reach.

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Our credentials

Our award-winning team has worked on some of the highest profile cases in the financial services sector.

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Partner, Head of Financial Services Restructuring
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Chris Laverty
Partner, Head of Financial Services Restructuring
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How we help our clients

We provide the full range of turnaround services including options analysis, contingency planning, cash flow forecasting, independent business and pre-lend reviews. Our team also advises on AMA processes, non-performing loans, debt advisory and refinancing services, as well as solvent eliminations. We help with wind-down planning and provide the full range of statutory insolvency appointments.

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Case study: BrightHouse

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The challenge
BrightHouse was previously the largest provider of rent-to-own (RTO) products in the UK. We were engaged to provide contingency planning advice and board support during lockdown.
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Our solution
Our team took control of the operations and shifted the group to full remote functionality. We also engaged with the FCA and developed a comprehensive communications plan to update the creditors.
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The outcome
Despite the challenges, our response has been instrumental in supporting BrightHouse customers and, ultimately, maximising creditor recoveries.

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