Learn more about Dean Watson

Dean is a Partner based in our Manchester office. He specialises in corporate insolvency, business restructuring and financial advisory, with extensive experience in practical turnaround and restructuring assignments across the sports, leisure, professional services and regulated legal sectors.

Dean has over 35 years of experience delivering practical financial solutions and often works in support of high street clearing banks and financial institutions.

Notable cases include the administration and sale of Upmarket Leisure, Gino D’Acampo's restaurant chain, and the trading administration of Wigan Athletic Football Club, culminating in a rescue and sale.

Other cases include acting as administrator of an unregulated mini bonds provider, a contentious matter involving asset tracing and litigation, allowing returns to be made to creditors. He was also appointed Administrator of an FCA-regulated insurance broker, which involved the sale of a ‘commission book’.

He is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and a licensed Insolvency Practitioner.

Office locations

340 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4LY

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Units 2 to 3 Winckley Court, Chapel Street, Preston, PR1 8BU

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07/05/2026

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.

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06/05/2026

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.

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05/05/2026

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.

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