Reviving through restructuring :
Practical options for advisers supporting
distressed businesses
Few business owners willingly walk away from a business they have invested significant time, capital and personal commitment into, even when financial distress sets in. For advisers, restructuring often involves balancing commercial realities, creditor expectations and legal risk, while guiding clients toward the most viable outcome.
This session is designed for advisers who support clients facing financial difficulty. We will explore how restructuring and insolvency frameworks can be used strategically, both to preserve viable businesses and to manage downside risk where survival is no longer achievable.
The seminar will examine key restructuring and exit pathways, including:
Small Business Restructuring (SBR)
Voluntary Administration and Deeds of Company Arrangement (DOCA)
Liquidation
Pre-liquidation and phoenix-related considerations
Using real world case examples, we will discuss when particular options are appropriate, how outcomes can differ materially depending on structure and creditor dynamics, and the common risks and pitfalls advisers should be alert to when assisting distressed clients.
Given the continued increase in insolvency appointments and broader economic pressures, this session aims to provide practical insights into what advisers can and cannot achieve, how to set realistic expectations for clients and how to identify the most sustainable path forward at an early stage.
The presentation will conclude with an informal networking opportunity for local professionals over light refreshments.
This seminar provides 1-hour of CPD with a certificate emailed post event.
