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Business recovery and insolvency advice for Brighton companies

Running a business in Brighton often means balancing opportunity with volatility. Seasonal trading patterns, fluctuating demand and rising operating costs can place strain on cash flow, even when the underlying business remains viable.

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Last Updated: 21/04/2026

Practical insolvency and business recovery support

Here at McTear Williams & Wood, we provide confidential business rescue and insolvency advice to company directors in Brighton who need clarity, structure and informed options. Our role is to help you assess where you stand, understand the implications of each route available and make decisions that protect your position.

Our work with businesses across Brighton and Hove and the wider Sussex region, including Kemptown, Portslade, Lewes, Worthing and Shoreham-by-Sea, focuses on practical outcomes rather than process-led solutions. We advise directors across a wide range of sectors, including creative and digital firms, hospitality operators, professional services and retail businesses.

Whether you are experiencing short-term cash flow pressure or facing sustained creditor demands, our advice is tailored to your business structure, sector and priorities.

Services we provide to directors in Brighton

We provide a full range of business rescue and insolvency services, including:

Business rescue and turnaround planning – Identifying realistic steps to stablise trading, protect key assets and improve viability.
Insolvency advice for company directors – Early, straightforward guidance to help you understand risk, responsibility and next steps.
Pre-pack administration – A structured option that allow continued trading while a business is reorganised.
Company liquidation – Professional, compliant support where closure is the most appropriate solution.

Advice is delivered with commercial realism and regulatory clarity. See our case studies to learn how we’ve supported other businesses, or contact us today to arrange your free initial consultation.

Kimberley Reid

JIEB Qualified Manager

Free advice line for distressed company directors > 08003317417

Why do Brighton directors work with McTear Williams and Wood?

When financial decisions carry personal and commercial consequences, directors value advice that is measured, direct and grounded in experience.

Clients work with us because we:

Speak plainly about risk and responsibility
Focused on outcomes, no unnecessary process.
Act quickly when timing matters.
Provide continuity from first conversation to resolution.

You will deal directly with licensed insolvency practitioners who take the time to understand your needs before recommending any course of action.

Is liquidation the right option for you?

Check the health of your business with our free business health check tool. Get an indication as to whether your company has what it needs to survive.

Includes: 
-Company health assessment
-Types of liquidation available
-Options & next steps

*All information provided is completely confidential and will not be shared with a third party

How can we help your Brighton based business?

If your are dealing with increasing creditor pressure, HMRC arrears or uncertainty around future viablity, an early conversation can significantly widen your options. A free, confidential consultation with our Brighton team will give you:

A clear explanation of your current position.
An outline of realisitic routes available to you.
An understanding of the implications of each option.

There is no obligation to proceed. The purpose of the discussion is to provide clarity and allow you to plan next steps from an informed decision. All initial consultations are completely free and confidential.

How can we help - Book a free 1-2-1

If your company is struggling with unmanageable debts or if you have concerns about your company’s future, we can assess your situation and provide you with tailored solutions and options.

During your free initial advice meeting, we will discover a true picture of your company’s financial situation and offer practical and expert guidance on your next steps.

Initial meetings can be held at our office or your premises and are completely confidential.

There is no charge for this meeting charges only apply if and when terms of engagement have been agreed

Who are McTear Williams & Wood?

McTear Williams & Wood has supported UK businesses through financial difficulty since 2000. We are licensed insolvency practitioners and chartered accountants, providing business rescue and insolvency services from offices across the East, the Midlands and the South of England, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Peterborough and Reading.

Our Brighton based team combines regional understanding with the depth and resource of a well-established national firm. Whether financial pressure is emerging or already acute, we help directors take informed, controlled action.

OUR SERVICES

How can we help your business?

We work with all sizes of business from small to large corporates facing financial pressures. Whether you’re dealing with cash flow challenges or considering your next steps, our team offers tailored advice on insolvency or business rescue, administration, and liquidation — always focused on finding the best possible outcome for you.