Dave Mathieson and Nazar Soofi write about rising energy costs triggering renewables installation
As the price of Brent crude – and subsequently the cost of energy – rises, businesses are facing another rise in operating costs.
BTG appointed to manage Payment Institution Special Administration
Halo Financial Limited entered Payment Institution Special Administration on 29 May 2026. Insolvency practitioners Bai Cham and Louise Longley who are Partners at BTG have been appointed as Joint Special Administrators. Carl Lever, a specialist in financial services sector restructuring and Director at BTG will be managing the case alongside the Special Administrators.
BTG strengthens real estate expertise in London with new auctions director
BTG has strengthened the national footprint of BTG Eddisons as the second largest auctioneer in the UK by volume with the appointment of Richard Watson as Director based in its Canary Wharf office.
Manufacturer bought out of administration following accelerated mergers and acquisitions (AMA) process
Leicestershire-based manufacturer of bespoke timber windows and doors, Benlowe Group Limited, has been bought out of administration by DorWins Joinery Ltd, preserving the business and the jobs of 56 employees.
BTG acquires the business recovery practice of South West firm Lameys
BTG has further enhanced its restructuring support for businesses across the South West of England with the acquisition of the business recovery and insolvency team from Lameys Accountants.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited (in Administration) completion of sale to Arise Capital Partners LLC
The Joint Administrators of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited are pleased to confirm the successful completion of the sale of the Club to Arise Capital Partners LLC, a consortium led by David Storch, alongside Michael Storch and Tom Costin.
‘Critical’ financial distress leaps by a third in Q1 2026
The latest Red Flag Alert research from BTG for Q1 2026, has revealed the number of businesses in ‘critical’ financial distress rose by more than a third (36.9%) compared to the first quarter of 2025, signaling the piling pressure on UK businesses amid major global and domestic challenges.
Football Distress Report: Distress ticks up in Championship as owners lured into spending whilst concerns over Premier League relegation impact loom
English Football League (EFL) clubs experiencing financial distress have increased by 50% in the past year, according to the latest Football Distress Report from BTG for Q1 2026 (31 March 2026). Our latest report found that six of the English Football League’s 72 clubs (8.3%) are showing signs of financial distress. This number has increased 50% in the past year and trebled in the past six months following a period of falling distress volumes post-covid lockdown.
BTG expands senior restructuring and investigation and governance, risk and compliance knowledge
BTG has enhanced its senior restructuring, investigation and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) support for clients with the promotion of Sukh Somal to director, and the appointment of Ben Inshaw also as director.
Rajul Dhokia and Matthew Hattersley ask if US wealth can help revive stalled UK developments
At the tail end of the pandemic, remote working and low interest rates created significant developer investment into rural areas. However, as interest rate and build costs increased potential profit turned to loss and some schemes are now looking for buyers.
BTG strengthens asset finance division with new leadership and senior appointments
BTG has named James Dutton as its new Head of Asset Finance and made three senior hires to enhance the strategic financial expertise in its asset finance team for clients.
BTG supports The Experiential Learning Group in its sale to Alchemist Group
BTG has supported The Experiential Learning Group (TELG) on its sale to Alchemist Group, the parent company behind a portfolio of best-in-class learning brands, forming a powerhouse in behaviour-based leadership and sales development.