Partners & Network
Crisis doesn't give you time to research specialists. When your business is in trouble, you need the right expert immediately.
Not in three weeks after you've Googled, called around, and explained your situation to strangers who may or may not understand distressed businesses.
The Problem with Finding Help During Crisis
You Google "insolvency practitioner" → cold call → explain your situation → wait for assessment → potentially wrong specialist → waste days whilst crisis worsens.
How my network works:
I identify who you need → warm introduction with full context → meeting arranged within days → right specialist engaged immediately → coordinated approach.
What Makes This Different
Crisis-tested relationships. Every professional in this network has worked alongside me in actual turnarounds. They've negotiated with HMRC when businesses were about to be wound up. They've restructured teams whilst keeping operations running. They know what crisis feels like and respond accordingly.
No markup. You engage them directly. I don't take referral fees or commissions. My value is knowing who to call and ensuring everyone works toward the same outcome.
Coordinated approach. When you need multiple specialists (accountant + insolvency practitioner + employment lawyer), I coordinate so they're not pulling in different directions or duplicating work.
The Network
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Insolvency Practitioners Licensed IPs who understand all available options: CVA, administration, phoenix restructuring, CVL. Not every distressed business needs formal insolvency, but when you do, you want someone who's done hundreds of these.
Turnaround Accountants Specialists in distressed businesses: emergency financial assessments, cash flow modelling under crisis conditions, management accounts when existing systems are unreliable, business valuations for restructuring or exit planning.
Forensic Accountants When the numbers don't add up: finding hidden liabilities, tracing missing money, assessing fraud or misconduct.
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Commercial Solicitors Crisis-experienced lawyers for contract disputes, supplier/customer issues, director duties, commercial litigation.
Employment Law Specialists Redundancy planning and execution, TUPE situations, director exits, settlement agreements, tribunal defence.
Family Business Governance Lawyers Shareholder disputes, succession planning, buy-out negotiations between family members, deadlock resolution.
Insolvency Lawyers Wrongful trading defence, director disqualification proceedings, creditor dispute defence.
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Interim Finance Directors Operators who step into the FD role immediately when your finance function is broken or the FD has left. Not consultants who advise. People who do the work and hand back control when permanent solutions are in place.
HR Specialists Restructuring, redundancy consultation, cultural assessment and rebuilding, performance management during crisis.
Technology & AI Integration Specialists Beyond IT rescue: GenAI integration, workflow automation, technology strategy for competitive advantage, operational system transformation. Particularly relevant for Innovation phase work (Frontier Firm thinking).
Operational Improvement Specialists Process improvement, lean operations, supply chain optimisation, production efficiency.
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Private Bankers Alternative lending structures, restructuring existing facilities, multi-bank relationship management.
Debt Finance Specialists Invoice finance, asset-based lending, mezzanine finance, bridge lending, debt refinancing.
Turnaround Investors Equity or quasi-equity investment when appropriate (rarely, but sometimes necessary): distressed business investment, management buyout funding, recapitalisation.
How It Works
During your engagement, I identify which specialists you need. Not everyone needs an insolvency practitioner. Not everyone needs employment lawyers. I only recommend specialists when actually required.
I brief them on your situation before you meet, provide context, explain what I think you need from them.
You engage directly. No markup, no commission.
I coordinate if multiple specialists are involved, ensuring no conflicting advice, no duplication, efficient handoffs.
I stay accountable (if engaged for Stability or Transformation) to ensure specialists deliver value. If something's not working, I'll tell you and we'll find alternatives.
Who's Not in This Network
I don't work with:
Professionals who freeze under pressure
Specialists who take weeks to respond
Advisors who can't explain technical issues in plain language
Anyone who's let me or clients down previously
This isn't a comprehensive directory. It's a curated network of people I trust in crisis.
Part of the Service
If you engage me for Clarity, Stability, or Transformation work, network access is included. No separate fee. No referral commissions.
If you're not working with me but need a specialist, I'm happy to make introductions where appropriate.
A final note: These relationships are built on trust and track record, not financial arrangements. I don't take referral fees. If a specialist isn't serving you well, I'll tell you. My reputation depends on connecting you with people who actually help.
Ready to Talk?
If you need clarity about what kind of specialist support you might need, let's have a conversation.
