Compassionate Business Rescue and Insolvency Specialists in London
London’s fast-paced business world isn’t immune to financial struggles. McTear Williams & Wood provides expert recovery and insolvency support to help London companies face challenges with confidence.
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Last Updated: 11/11/2025
Our Business Rescue Services in London
We provide a range of business rescue and insolvency services in London, offering tailored advice to local companies and family businesses feeling the recent pressure of rising operating costs, inflation and more.
From tech startups in Shoreditch to professional services in Canary Wharf, we’ve supported London businesses across all sectors. Our experience here means we are well-versed in the region’s challenges, from increased competition and regulatory complexity to sudden market shifts and post-Brexit economic uncertainty. We offer bespoke strategies to help you weather these pressures and secure a better future for your company.
Our core services include:
- Business rescue – Tailored advice to help your company recover and regain profitability.
- Insolvency – Offering clarity and early intervention to mitigate risks.
- Company administration – Taking control of operations to safeguard assets and explore the best outcome for creditors and stakeholders.
- Pre-pack administration – Providing legal breathing space while key restructuring decisions are made.
- Liquidation – Help to close companies in a responsible manner if required.
We tailor our support based on your location, sector and financial circumstances. Our team’s priority is always to pursue recovery first, exploring all solutions before considering formal insolvency. Explore our London-based case studies or get in touch to book your free initial consultation.
Free advice line for distressed company directors > 08003317417
Why Choose McTear Williams & Wood to Support Your Business Rescue or Insolvency Needs?
When you’re under pressure, you need advice you can trust, and quickly. At McTear Williams & Wood, we combine a deep understanding of London’s business environment with a proven record of success.
We work alongside accountants and solicitors and with company directors across the city to deliver practical, commercial solutions that protect livelihoods and preserve long-term value. Our London team brings decades of expertise across business rescue and insolvency practice.
When contacted early enough, many of our clients avoid formal insolvency. We offer a free, initial confidential, no-obligation consultation to help you understand your position and take immediate, informed action.
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-Company health assessment
-Solutions available
-Options & next steps
*All information provided is completely confidential and will not be shared with a third party
How Can We Help Your London Business?
Whether you’re facing cash flow issues, rising business rates, HMRC arrears or client payment delays, getting advice early is vital to maximise your options.
Our process starts with a private, judgment-free consultation where you’ll receive:
- A clear understanding of your situation and the paths available
- Guidance that’s tailored to your industry, company structure and locality
- An outline strategy to reduce financial pressure and regain control
We know that discretion, clarity and actionable steps are essential in moments like these. Our London-based team is here to listen and support, no pressure, just honest advice.
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?
Founded in 2000, McTear Williams & Wood has grown into one of the UK’s most trusted independent business rescue and insolvency firms. We are licensed insolvency practitioners and chartered accountants with offices throughout East Anglia and the South East including Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Milton Keynes, Norwich, and Peterborough as well as our London office.
Our London team operates at the heart of the capital, serving clients across Westminster, the City, Greater London boroughs, and beyond.
We’re proud of our collaborative approach and our success in helping thousands of UK businesses to navigate uncertainty, preserve jobs, and build more resilient futures.
Whether you’re an established SME or a fast-growing startup, we’re ready to support your business journey, no matter where you are on the road to recovery.
Contact us today to arrange your free consultation and take the first step towards a better outcome.
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.
