In periods of uncertainty, timely and informed decision-making can be the difference between success and failure. Shareholders should never take for granted the success of a preferred plan and always be agile to pivot to a contingency strategy when necessary.
Contingency planning improves the chance of continuing business success by providing a clear course of action when events unfold differently than initially expected. Having a contingency plan in place allows companies to proactively manage significant business change, rather than reactively trying to make the best of a sudden and unexpected situation. That is why at BTG we always have a ‘Plan B’.
Our contingency planning team helps directors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders anticipate risk, evaluate options, and prepare for a range of financial and operational scenarios before formal insolvency becomes necessary.
We provide discreet, strategic advice to clients facing financial stress, operational disruption, or pressure from creditors. Working closely with management and advisers, we assess the legal and commercial implications of insolvency routes and help you remain compliant while keeping your options open.
Our goal is to protect value and reduce risk through early intervention. We assist with debt restructuring negotiations, liability management, and stakeholder communication. Where appropriate, we help structure contingency plans to facilitate an orderly transition, protect directors from personal liability, and safeguard business continuity.
In complex or high-stakes situations, BTG also advise on regulatory risks, cross-border exposures, and director duties, providing clear guidance to support confident decision-making under pressure. Whether you are seeking breathing space, preparing for formal insolvency, or evaluating exit strategies, we deliver calm, commercial advice tailored to your unique circumstances.
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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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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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