Business rescue and insolvency practitioners in Chelmsford
We understand that facing financial pressure alone can be a difficult, stressful, often scary time for business owners.
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Last Updated: 16/06/2025
Our Business Rescue Services in Chelmsford
At McTear Williams & Wood we offer confidential expert advice on all business rescue and insolvency matters for Chelmsford companies, helping you understand your options, regain control and explore all paths to the best available outcome.
We provide a full range of business rescue and insolvency services in Chelmsford and tailor advice to your businesses.
From over 25 years of hands-on experience in Chelmsford we have come to understand that each business, has its own set of challenges and that’s why we place such an emphasis on providing tailored solutions.
Our core services include:
Business Rescue – providing professional support for your business, helping you to restore profitability and trade out of financial difficulty.
Insolvency – advice given early enough can limit the damage done to a business and help the directors avoid personal liability.
Prepack administration – is a good option if you want to buy back the business and assets intact with minimal disruption.
Liquidation – Help to close your company and pay creditors.
Our team of 70 highly qualified, experienced Licensed Insolvency Practitioners and experienced staff offer confidential advice which is grounded in local knowledge of the Chelmsford and greater Essex area, key to ensuring the decisions you make are truly relevant and best-case for your business.
Specialisms – being a large regional business rescue and insolvency firm we are able to specialise in manufacturing, transport and construction sectors and everything in between. Most of all we understand how family businesses differ from more corporate enterprises.
See our local case studies here or get in touch to book a free consultation today.
Director
- 01245 678003
- 07411 061646
- garyrupping@mw-w.com
- Halford House, 2 Coval Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1TD
Is liquidation the right option for you?
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-Company health assessment
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Free advice line for distressed company directors > 08003317417
Why choose McTear Williams & Wood to support your businesses?
When your business is experiencing financial challenges, it’s important to get advice and support you can trust to allow decisions to be
made quickly and effectively, and that’s where McTear Williams & Wood’s track record of delivering successful results.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, which have been refined over the decades of experience and specialist knowledge with teams
that focus on company voluntary arrangements (CVAs), administrations, company liquidations and personal bankruptcy.
Learn more about our Chelmsford business rescue and other services here or get started with a free, no-obligation Business Health
Check.
How can we help your Chelmsford based business?
For any business experiencing cash flow issues or other financial pressures, getting advice as early and soon as possible is absolutely
essential if you want the best chance of business survival.
At McTear Williams & Wood we’re proud of our reputation as the first choice when it comes to serving businesses throughout Chelmsford
and for good reason: we have an 80% success rate in avoiding formal insolvency.
The first step for you to take is to book your free initial consultation with one of our experts. With this you can expect several things:
- A completely confidential and without obligation initial discussion about the details of your current situation and the help that you’re in
need of. - A clear and thorough explanation of the potential options available to you.
- Insights and advice from our export advisors specific to your sector, location and business structure.
- The beginning of an action plan to help immediately reduce pressure and set you up for the long term.
Your privacy and confidentiality is of the utmost important to us and we will always strive to be clear and concise with actionable next
steps.
Our Chelmsford based team is here to listen, advise, and guide you onto a better path so take the first step and book your free consultation today.
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, founded in 2000 has grown from a small team of insolvency professionals to one of the UK’s most trusted
and respected independent business rescue and insolvency firms with offices across the East of England and London, including
Cambridge, Colchester, Ipswich, Milton Keynes, Norwich and Peterborough.
We have helped thousands of business owners navigate difficult financial times, preserve jobs and regain control leading to long-term
success.
At our Chelmsford based office we serve businesses in all sectors and we re proud of the local network we’ve built with many reputable professionals in the area, allowing us to develop a deep understanding of the city’s specific financial landscape and the business challenges which are created from it.
Whether you’re only just starting to feel the financial strain now, or you’ve been at risk for a while, it’s never too soon, or too late to begin getting advice.
Contact us today and start turning things around for the better.
OUR SERVICES
How can we help your business?
We work with SMEs, family businesses, and local companies facing financial pressures. Whether you’re dealing with cash flow challenges or considering your next steps, our team offers tailored advice on business rescue, insolvency, administration, and liquidation — always focused on finding the best possible outcome for you.
Professional support for your business, helping you overcome an adverse financial situation and return to profitability.
Taking early advice is key. It is sometimes possible to trade out of the situation if advice is sought early enough.
Get the extra time you need to make important changes to your business whilst keeping your company operational.
Get help to close down your company and pay off all remaining debt before striking it off the register.
