AdvisoryMatters
Welcome to AdvisoryMatters.
AdvisoryMatters is a quarterly publication from our Advisory team, bringing you the latest trends and updates from the restructuring, debt advisory and fraud & forensics sectors.
We will also address recent engagements, announcements, case studies and upcoming events.
We hope you enjoy our latest edition. Please get in touch if we can assist you or your clients in any way.
Edition 3 - Winter 2023
Welcome to our Winter 2023 Advisory Matters newsletter.
In brief
Stephen Goderski provides some updates which may be of interest (especially to lenders) such as defaulting borrowers, energy efficiency squeeze and property ownership transparency.
UK insolvency statistics: a phantom wave?
You’ve probably seen recent news coverage trumpeting the rapid rise in insolvencies during 2022. But these headlines don’t tell the full story.
Fighting fraud: is this a sea change?
After the Lords published a detailed report Fighting Fraud: Breaking the Chain in November, Robert Brooker examines the key proposals and their likely impact.
Effective cash flow management: why it matters
It’s sometimes easy to take cash flow for granted. But regular planning and monitoring can strengthen your business resilience in these challenging times.
Breaking up is hard to do: tax restructuring in a demerger
When your company’s at a crossroads, the last thing you want is to be hit with unexpected taxes. We advise on the reliefs and support to make the parting of ways less painful.
New advisory offering: Creditor Services
PKF’s Insolvency team has appointed James Linton, who joined to head up the firm’s Creditor Services offering at the end of October 2022.
Recent projects
In each edition of AdvisoryMatters, we share a selection of our current projects, providing a snapshot of the breadth of work that we undertake.
Edition 2 - Autumn 2022
Welcome to our Autumn 2022 Advisory Matters newsletter.
FCA acts following payment services company collapse
Payment services firm Premier FX collapsed in 2018. As a result, the FCA has recently taken steps to improve the regulation of money remittance operators.
Mobigo Ltd – The importance of properly particularising a claim and strike out
Our expertise in the contentious litigation sector was recently highlighted by success in the case of Mobigo.
The expected recession: a complete guide
With so many factors conspiring against us, it's important to keep our business heads above water. Here are some tips.
Company voluntary arrangements: how they can save your company
If you are in a fixed overheads hole and struggling to keep your company afloat, we explain the benefits of CVAs.
UK insolvencies: failures continue to rise
What differences can we see when comparing the Government's latest insolvency figures to the previous quarter and earlier times?
Recent projects
In each edition of AdvisoryMatters, we share a selection of our current projects, providing a snapshot of the breadth of work that we undertake.
Edition 1 - Summer 2022
Introducing our inaugural Advisory Matters newsletter.
On the rebound
A look at the subliminal messages that may have been sent to Company Directors by the Government during the pandemic.
Hotel Outlook: Bounce back
Your hotel business has survived the pandemic, but as recovery shoots emerge, new challenges present themselves in the form of inflationary pressures and staffing shortages.
UK insolvency statistics
The most recent government insolvency statistics make for interesting reading. There was widespread anticipation that insolvency numbers would start to rise rapidly. Is that the case?
Q&A with Jenny Peck
Jenny Peck shares some insights into her daily role and her personal views on the future direction of the industry.