by Paul Brindley | Sep 30, 2025 | Advice to Directors
When I speak to directors whose companies are struggling, one of the first things I hear is: ‘I don’t know what I’m supposed to do now.’ It’s a fair point. Most directors are perfectly capable when their businesses are solvent, but once insolvency...
by Paul Brindley | Sep 9, 2025 | Advice to Directors
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has just suffered a major cyber-attack that forced it to shut down IT systems and halt car production across the world. Thousands of employees and suppliers have been left in limbo. For those of us in the Midlands, this isn’t an abstract...
by Paul Brindley | Sep 2, 2025 | Advice to Directors
I’ve been in insolvency for 40 years, and I don’t say this lightly: trading conditions right now are as tough as I’ve ever seen. Directors across manufacturing, retail, construction, and services are telling me the same thing: margins are squeezed, cash is thin,...
by Paul Brindley | Aug 27, 2025 | Advice to Directors
Running a limited company gives directors and shareholders the benefit of limited liability – but that protection is often not absolute. Many directors discover too late that personal guarantees (PGs) they’ve signed for bank loans, supplier credit, or lease...
by Paul Brindley | Aug 11, 2025 | Advice to Directors
Even in Good Times, the Sector Struggles to Create Saleable Value — And in Bad Times, the Fallout Can Be Devastating The UK construction sector is full of hardworking people delivering vital work. It contributes around 6% of UK GDP, employs over two million people,...
