Insolvency Practitioners and Estate Agencies in Financial Distress

Why are Estate Agencies Facing Increased Levels of Financial Distress? The Brexit Effect?
Is it the Brexit effect? Or, are there other reasons why there are 46% more estate agents in financial distress than a year ago? Our Insolvency Practitioners comment.
The April 2019 Loan Charge – Employee Benefit Trusts and Insolvency

The April 2019 Loan Charge – Employee Benefit Trusts and Insolvency
The Government Continues to Toughen its Stance with the April 2019 Loan Charge. This significant change could see the tax liability of an EBT jump from the Company to Individual Directors.
A Members Voluntary Liquidation and two CVLs

A Typical Working Day for Hugh Jesseman, one of our Licensed Insolvency Practitioners
This typical day featured a members voluntary liquidation, 2 CVLs, staff meetings and admin for Insolvency Practitioner Hugh Jesseman at the London office.
Restructuring London Company using Members Voluntary Liquidations

Restructuring London Company using a Members Voluntary Liquidation
This news story features a testimonial from a happy client for one of our Members Voluntary Liquidations in London. This case was for a complex demerger restructuring under section 110 of the Insolvency Act, where we acted as Liquidator.
Hot Pasties, VAT and Pre Pack Administration by our London Team

Hot Pasties, VAT and Pre Pack Administration
When is hot food hot or not? Is VAT Payable on hot pasties? In this case, it was and led to a pre pack administration proposal.
Company Voluntary Arrangements and Insolvent Restaurants

Company Voluntary Arrangements and Insolvent Restaurants
Still or Sparkling? What’s Going on in the Mid-Market Restaurant Scene and Where did it all go Wrong? Tom Gardiner looks at the perfect storm hitting many restaurant chains.
Our Insolvency Practitioners Review of 2017

2017 was a Busy Year for the Licensed Insolvency Practitioners at Antony Batty & Company
We were appointed to handle 101 insolvency procedures, we recruited 4 new staff, made 3 promotions and we turned 20. Plus we ranked 16th in the Insolytics League Table for Insolvency Practitioners.
Facing a Tax Demand Because of an Employee Benefit Trust? Insolvency Practitioners can Help

HMRC is Aggressively Collecting Tax on Companies with Employee Benefit Trusts. Act Now!
HMRC appears to be winning the battle over EBTs and APNs, which could see a spike in insolvencies as some companies might not be able to pay the tax owed. We can help.
HMRC, Restaurants, VAT and Insolvency Practitioners

HMRC Gets Tough on ‘Tax Avoidance’ by Restaurants. £160,000 VAT owed and £50,000 fine for Kebab Shop.
In this case study, a restaurant went into liquidation due to this unaffordable tax liability imposed by HMRC for alleged tax avoidance. We could have helped if called in soon enough.
The Importance of Cash Flow. Insolvency Practitioners can Help

Cash Flow Monitoring is Vital. How Good is Your Company’s?
As the new year of 2018 dawns, it seems a good time to reiterate that cash flow is a pivotal tool that is necessary for established business and even more so for new start-ups.