Learn more about Ian Royle

Ian is a Partner based in our Stockton-on-Tees office. He specialises in corporate insolvency, with extensive experience supporting owner-managed businesses, from micro companies to SMEs across the property, retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.

Ian is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner and he has over 25 years of experience delivering insolvency solutions.

He recently worked on the solvent liquidation of an independent machinery supplier following a £4.25 million management buyout (MBO), backed by private equity. He led the vacant property sale of a manufacturer of polymer mouldings and seals, involving global creditors and creditor committee concerns. He also handled the demise of a Horizon scandal hit-Post Office, including the progression of claims, clamp down of creditor claims and returns to the bankruptcy estate(s) of directors.

Prior to joining BTG, Ian gained experience at an independent insolvency practice.

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Level Q, Sheraton House, Surtees Way Surtees Business Park, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3HR

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Unit 11, Clifton Moor Business Village, James Nicolson Link, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4XG

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05/08/2026

Nick Neophytou and Richard Watson explore how developers can make schemes stack up in challenging times

Writing for Estates Gazette, Nick Neophytou, Managing Director of Mantra (part of BTG), and Richard Watson, London and South East Auctions Director at BTG Eddisons, discussed how real estate developers may need to address challenges in the market make their schemes stack up.

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04/08/2026

Broadening SME UK finance markets requires more focused navigation

UK SMEs seeking finance must navigate a broader credit market.

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29/07/2026

Mantra Group, part of BTG, structures finance deal for next chapter of growth at Lawrence Stephens

Mantra Group, part of BTG, has structured bespoke finance from Shawbrook for Lawrence Stephens, a full-service London law firm, to refinance its existing facilities and give the firm the financial headroom to build on its growth.

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