Gillian Sayburn
Partner
Partner
Learn more about Gillian Sayburn
Gillian is a Partner based in our Newcastle office. She specialises in SME insolvency and business restructuring, with extensive experience implementing targeted restructuring strategies, managing orderly and compliant wind downs and Members’ Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs). She also played a key role in developing BTG’s office network in the North East.
Gillian has over 25 years of experience and regularly acts as liquidator and administrator. She is widely trusted by SMEs and stakeholders for her gentle approach, expertly guiding them through distressing times. Her recent appointments include charities, hospitality businesses, retail operations, manufacturing firms and educational and training providers, where she has collaborated with the Department for Education.
Prior to joining BTG, Gillian gained experience at a Big Four accountancy firm. Gillian is a Chartered Certified Accountant, a licensed Insolvency Practitioner and a former chairman of the ACCA Northern Counties.
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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.
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