PKF Smith Cooper

3 February 2023 11:57

Administrators are ‘thrilled’ as Stanton Bikes Limited avoids closure after the business and assets are successfully sold

After entering administration on 11th November 2022, Derbyshire-based bicycle manufacturer and retailer Stanton Bikes Limited has sold its business and assets as a going concern to Stanton Bicycles Limited, a new company owned by Daniel Stanton.
Stanton Bikes Limited is well-regarded both nationally and internationally within the biking industry for designing, manufacturing, and selling hardtai

16 November 2022 10:24

Stanton Bikes Limited appoints administrators

Dean Nelson and Nick Lee, Business Recovery and Insolvency Partners at PKF Smith Cooper, were appointed Joint Administrators of Derbyshire-based bicycle manufacturer and retailer Stanton Bikes Limited on Friday 11th November 2022. The appointment was made following a petition to the court by a creditor.
Stanton Bikes Limited has developed both a national and international reputation in the biki

13 October 2022 12:54

Clements enters administration

Leicester manufacturing firm Clements Limited has entered administration, after appointing Midlands-based advisory and accountancy firm PKF Smith Cooper to lead the process.

PKF Smith Cooper Partners left to right: Accounts Partner Martin Gadsby, Managing Partner James Bagley, Senior Partner David Nelson

20 September 2022 11:31

PKF Smith Cooper celebrate new head office move

Leading accountancy and business advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has moved into a new office in Pride Park in Derby, as the Midlands-based company continues its expansion.
Renovations and refurbishment with fit out specialists began in spring to transform ‘Prospect House’, c12,500 square foot and grade A office space into a modern, open plan working environment over three floors, complete with l

1 July 2022 09:00

PKF Smith Cooper announces six promotions across service lines

Midlands-based business advisory and accountancy firm PKF Smith Cooper has announced six promotions in its Derby, Nottingham and Birmingham offices, as the award-winning firm invests in team talent across service lines and continues to build its regional and national reputation.
The promoted team members are Megan Whiley (Tax Manager), Tom Joy (Corporate Finance Senior Manager), Selma Deli

Dean Nelson, Head of Business Recovery and Insolvency at PKF Smith Cooper

2 March 2022 12:15

UK companies continue to face challenges as insolvencies more than double in January 2022

January 2022 saw yet another rise in the number of corporate insolvencies, as UK companies continue to face a number of challenges on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to recently published Government data, 1,560 company insolvencies were registered in January 2022, more than double the number in the January 2021 (758). This figure is up 4.8% from 1,488 in December 2021, but similar

5 January 2022 08:30

PKF Smith Cooper announce latest promotions

Starting the year on a positive note, and effective from 1st January, the award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm announces a string of promotions across a number of divisions.
PKF Smith Cooper’s promotions across their Derby, Nottingham, and Birmingham offices follow a period of sustained, strategic growth for the Midlands firm, not only signalling its aim to continue expanding b

9 November 2021 09:06

Robinson Structures Limited Sold in Pre-Pack Administration

Family-owned steel construction firm, Robinson Structures Limited (‘RSL’), has entered into Administration after a challenging period, resulting in the majority of the assets of the business being sold by way of a pre-pack.
RSL is a third-generation company, with its humble beginnings dating back to the 1950s. Having created a strong reputation in the design and construction of steel frame buil

Michael Roome, Partner and Insolvency Practitioner at Smith Cooper

24 May 2021 11:01

The insolvency and restructuring profession saves almost 300,000 jobs and over 7,000 companies annually, with £1.82bn returned to creditors

A recent survey conducted by R3, the insolvency and restructuring trade body, concluded that in 2019, the insolvency and restructuring profession rescued 297,000 jobs, saved 7,200 companies and returned a combined £1.82bn to creditors in corporate and personal insolvency cases, shining a spotlight on the profession and the influence it has within the UK economy.
Tasked with helping companies ca

7 October 2020 15:56

Family owned East Midlands building contractor enters administration

J A Ball Ltd, a family owned building contractor based in the East Midlands has entered administration. The company officially ceased trading on Friday 25th September with 18 employees being made redundant.
Recognised as one of the region’s most efficient turn-key contractors, the Leicestershire based company, worked directly with private developers, public sector organisations and businesses t

Dean Nelson, Head of Business Recovery and Insolvency, Smith Cooper

23 August 2019 07:00

Derby based vehicle repairs and servicing business sold out of Administration

The future of Elite Auto Centres (Derby) Limited has been secured, having been sold in a pre-packaged deal shortly after entering Administration, with the business and its assets being transferred.

11 June 2019 09:31

Award-winning accountants and business advisors appoint new Cambridge-based Director

Accountants and business advisors, Smith Cooper, are delighted to announce their expansion into the East of England, through their appointment of Ross Welham.

7 February 2019 15:33

One in every 401 UK adults entered personal insolvency during 2018

In 2018, over 115,000 individuals were declared insolvent due to unmanageable debt, an increase of over 16% from the year before, and the highest figure for 7 years.

Categories: business recovery