by Paul Brindley | Jan 16, 2026 | Advice to Directors
If you’re reading this with a knot in your stomach, you’re not alone. One minute you’re trying to keep the lights on, keep staff paid, keep customers happy… and the next you’re being told you need to put your company into liquidation, sign something quickly, or accept...
by Paul Brindley | Dec 23, 2025 | Advice to Directors
What changes, what doesn’t – and how to stay on the right side of the law One of the most common concerns I hear from directors is this: ‘At what point do my duties change when the company is struggling?’ It’s a very sensible question – and one...
by Paul Brindley | Dec 16, 2025 | Advice to Directors
Recognising insolvency warning signs is a big step. Many directors never get that far. But here’s the uncomfortable truth… Spotting the problem isn’t enough. What you do next really matters. Often, the first 30 days after warning signs appear will determine whether a...
by Paul Brindley | Dec 3, 2025 | Advice to Directors
One of the questions I’m always asked by directors in financial distress is: ‘Which insolvency or rescue route is right for us?’ It’s a fair question. When pressure from creditors, HMRC or lenders is rising, the number of options can feel overwhelming....
by Paul Brindley | Nov 28, 2025 | Advice to Directors
When a business is under financial pressure, directors often find themselves firefighting day‑to‑day issues. In the process, record‑keeping is one of the first things to slip – but it’s also one of the most important protections you have. Good records are more...
