Is your business in financial distress?
At a time when rapid decisions carry serious consequences, working with someone who understands both the language and cultural context can make all the difference.
Susanne Lam, our Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking specialist, works closely with Chinese business owners, investors and stakeholders to provide clear, practical support across business recovery, restructuring and insolvency matters. Susanne provides a discreet and culturally aware approach when dealing with sensitive business matters. We understand that maintaining reputation is vital, communication style matters and decisions often involve multiple stakeholders across borders. Our role is to guide you with clarity and confidence at every stage.
Who we support
- Chinese-owned UK businesses experiencing financial pressure.
- Chinese investors with UK property or business interests.
- Chinese National directors navigating creditor pressure or compliance concerns.
- Chinese owned companies considering exit, closure or restructuring.
- Chinese and UK professional advisors supporting Chinese clients.
Specialist support in uncertain times
Whether you are establishing a business or planning a strategic withdrawal from the UK market, we provide clear, bilingual communication. Advice delivered in Mandarin or Cantonese, key documents and processes clearly explained and support liaising with stakeholders, creditors and advisors to help misunderstandings in complex situations.
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Understand your financial options
Check the health of your business with our free business health check tool.
Free test includes:
- Company health assessment
- Types of solutions available
- Options & next steps
*All information provided is completely confidential and will not be shared with a third party
Restructuring, business rescue and insolvency
Options explored to protect value such as Company Voluntary Arrangements (‘CVA’), informal restructuring solutions or cash flow stablisation strategies. For investors reducing UK exposure this can include orderly business closure, administration (‘ADM’), members’ voluntary liquidation (‘MVL’), creditors’ voluntary liquidation (‘CVL’) or risk-managed exit planning.
Directors responsibilities and risk protection
Understand your legal obligations as a director under UK law avoiding wrongful trading or misfeasant trading risks, managing creditor communication as well as protecting your risk of personal liability. We can advise on key warning signs you should not ignore and common mistakes to avoid.
Why work with us?
- Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking expertise.
- Experience in cross-border business challenges.
- Clear, practical, commercially focused advice.
- Confidential, non-judgemental support.
- Strong relationships with professional advisers.
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Free advice line for distressed company directors > 0800 331 7417
Book a free 1-2-1 consultation and get confidential advice
If your company is struggling to pay creditors, or you’re experiencing decreased cash flow and have concerns about your
finances, book a free 1-2-1 with our specialist team.
During your free initial advice meeting, we will discover a true picture of your company’s financial situation
and will 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 – we only begin to charge if and when the terms of engagement have been agreed.