Learn more about Richard Toone

Richard is a Partner based in our London office. He specialises in corporate insolvency, with expertise across a range of sectors, including construction, hospitality, leisure and gambling.

Richard has over 30 years of experience supporting financially distressed and under-performing businesses, conducting a wide range of appointments involving a variety of property, leisure and licensed trade matters, ranging from Michelin Star restaurants, international property realisations and a specialist demolition operation.

Recent appointments include acting as a liaison between the taxpayer and HMRC in relation to obligations arising from tax avoidance schemes, such as film partnerships and employee benefit trusts. He also conducted the Jersey-based administration of a large online gambling platform.

Prior to joining BTG, Richard was a partner at a leading insolvency, advisory and forensic services firm. He is a Chartered Accountant and a licensed Insolvency Practitioner.

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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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