Despite improvements in consumer confidence, stability and growth remain off course as inflation persists and borrowing continues to increase. Proactively responding to these challenges is key. From cash flow forecasting to broadening refinancing options, a restructuring mindset can help your business identify vulnerabilities and plan for challenges ahead.
Our specialists bring market insight and technical expertise to help strengthen your business, gain a competitive edge and innovate in the face of disruption.
With higher interest rates, capital is more expensive and with an increasing number of finance providers, being able to navigate the market is increasingly important. Whether you're looking to take advantage of opportunities with new lenders or need help managing your existing financial creditors, our experts can support you through any refinancing or restructuring event.
Increasingly you can be faced with a wide range of challenges not only financial, but also operational, potentially strategic, or management of complex liabilities. Given the breadth and depth of our practice, we are best-placed to address all of the challenges you are facing.
We understand how important it is to have an advisor you can rely on in times of challenge or distress and an advisor who will work with you. We really care about our clients, and the outcomes that you get. We are exactly where you need us to be, shoulder to shoulder, delivering solutions at pace to protect and create value.
With over 600 staff in 15 regions and every major city across the UK, we are the UK's largest business restructuring practice. We take great pride in the diversity of our people’s skills, experience, backgrounds and perspectives, ranging across highly specific areas such as company insolvency, debt financing, and corporate restructuring. We explore every avenue to get you the very best outcome to suit your needs.
We are driven by a combination of the responsibility and privilege of delivering the right restructuring solution for you, coupled with the ability to make a difference. We understand the importance of treating you, your stakeholders and everyone involved with dignity, empathy and compassion in the most challenging times.
The first quarter of 2025 saw 11 publicly announced deals, with 9 disclosing transferred reserves totalling nearly US$1bn*. The UK and Ireland saw 9 deals, highlighting the sustained momentum of legacy activity in the region following a strong 2024.
The year 2024 was marked by unprecedented challenges and opportunities for the global insolvency landscape, as the world continued to grapple with the high interest rates, persistent inflation, the acceleration of digital transformation, the softening of consumer confidence and its impact on retailers and those who sell big ticket items, and the emergence of new geopolitical and regulatory risks.
A long-term view of openings and closures: a move towards stability?
As we enter the new year, many company directors are facing a daunting reality: the business landscape is more volatile and unpredictable than ever, and the risk of insolvency is looming large. How can you navigate this challenging environment and fulfil your duties as a director without risking legal ramifications?
The final quarter of 2024 saw 9 publicly announced deals, transferring $2.4bn in disclosed liabilities – capping off a significantly more active second half of the year for the insurance legacy market.
PwC's Special Situations M&A team is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised Mobico Group Plc ("Mobico"), trading as National Express, on the disposal of two of its businesses: Mortons Travel to Rambler Group Holdings, and Stewarts Coaches to Coach Travel Group (“CTG”).
M&A in 2025: Big deals, winning hands, and wild cards. Megadeal momentum returns to the market—but dealmakers will need to expect the unexpected.
Growth in demand for UK hotel accommodation is expected to stall in 2025, with the pain likely to be shared equally across London and the regions.
Restructuring and Insolvency Partner, UK Head of Insolvency, PwC United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)7974 332659
Carla Matthews
Partner - Head of Contentious Insolvency & Asset Recovery, PwC United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)7483 365547
