For UK company directors
Know where you stand.
Know what to do next.
Cash flow pressure, creditor demands, or a company you need to rescue or close. Our licensed insolvency practitioners help you understand how to protect the business and yourself, and work out the right next move.
Free and confidential, with no obligation. Online or in person, anywhere in the UK.
Talk it through with a qualified practitioner, in complete confidence.
We understand
Maybe you're losing sleep over cash flow, or letting creditors' calls go to voicemail while you work out what to do. You don't have to work it out by yourself, and you probably have more options than it feels like right now.
What can change once you have a plan.
A clearer picture of where you stand
Less guessing. You understand your options, what each one is likely to mean for you, and what the next steps could look like.
The pressure can start to ease
Creditors can see a licensed professional is involved. In a formal process, the insolvency practitioner usually becomes their main point of contact, which can take a lot of the weight off you.
You act as a responsible director
Your staff and family can see someone who faced the problem early and handled it properly.
You can start to move forward
That might be a leaner, healthier business that pays its way. Or a properly handled, compliant close, so you can turn your attention to whatever's next.
How we get you there
The right route depends on where you are today.
Choose the situation that sounds closest to yours. We will show the routes that may suit, then talk them through with you properly.
Situation one If you're under pressure, but still trading
Where you could be
A clear plan to bring debts back under control, giving you room to focus on running the business again.
Talk through my situationRoutes that may suit
Situation two If you're struggling to pay debts as they fall due
Where you could be
Potential breathing space from creditor action, with a licensed professional handling communication with creditors.
Talk through my situationRoutes that may suit
Situation three If you're solvent but ready to close
Where you could be
A properly handled, compliant close, with value returned to shareholders in a way that is often more tax-efficient.
Talk through my situationOur services
Six routes, depending on where your business is now.
Not sure which route fits?
Tell us where the business is today. We'll talk you through the options that fit.
Business Review · L.O.S.T.
Find what's holding the business back, then tackle it in the right order.
Cutting costs rarely fixes a problem that started somewhere else. Our review looks at four areas of the business (legal, operational, strategic and technological), aims to find the root cause and gives you a practical plan to address it.
See how the review worksWhy Mackay Goodwin
What you can expect from us.
We listen first. Every conversation starts with what's happening in your business and what you want to get out of it.
Advice that reflects the rules today
We keep up with changes to UK insolvency law and use technology to work faster, so your advice is current.
A plan built around your priorities
Every business is in a different spot. Your plan is built around your priorities and what you want to happen next.
We act early
We aim to spot problems early and deal with them promptly, so you're kept informed rather than left waiting.
Treated with respect
Financial trouble is personal as well as professional. We treat you with respect, and what you tell us stays confidential.
Guides for directors
Understand your options before you need them.
Liquidation What is a CVL? A guide for UK company directors A Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation is the most common insolvency procedure in the UK. Here is what directors need to know about the process, their duties and what to expect. 
Liquidation MVL vs dissolution: which is right for my company? When closing a solvent company, directors must choose between dissolution and an MVL. The right choice depends on the level of assets and the tax implications for shareholders. 
Director advice Director duties when a company is insolvent: what you need to know Directors of insolvent companies face specific legal obligations. Understanding these duties is critical to avoiding personal liability and potential disqualification. Why early advice matters
Waiting rarely makes it easier.
The earlier you speak to us, the more options you usually have. Getting advice now can help you avoid outcomes that are hard to undo later.
Speak to a practitioner todayIt starts with one conversation.
The first chat is free and confidential, with no obligation. Half an hour with a licensed insolvency practitioner costs you nothing, and getting advice early usually means more options are open to you.
Our offices
Liverpool, Yorkshire, and anywhere in the UK.
Our offices are in Liverpool and Yorkshire, but we work with directors right across the UK, including London. Meet us online, or we will come to you.
Liverpool
Unit 9, Paramount Business ParkWilson Road, Liverpool, L36 6AW
Yorkshire
Hub 26, Hunsworth LaneCleckheaton, BD19 4LN
Anywhere in the UK, including London
Meet us online by video call, or we can come to you. We work with directors across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Online appointment: a secure video call at a time that suits you.
- Personal visit: we meet you at your premises, or somewhere convenient, anywhere in the UK.