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Insolvency and Administration: navigating the storm

In my previous article, using insights from retailer Wilko’s situation, I looked at how an Insolvency Practitioner works with a financially-distressed company in a variety of ways to find a suitable solution.

12 Sep 2023

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Insolvency and Administration: navigating the storm - news article image

Insolvency and Administration: navigating the storm

In my previous article, using insights from retailer Wilko’s situation, I looked at how an Insolvency Practitioner works with a financially-distressed company in a variety of ways to find a suitable solution.

12 Sep 2023

Shaw Gibbs appoints Adam Bell as Chief People Officer - news article image

Shaw Gibbs appoints Adam Bell as Chief People Officer

Shaw Gibbs, a leading accountant and business advisory practice, is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Bell as its first Chief People Officer (CPO). This strategic move reinforces Shaw Gibbs' commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, employee well-being, ED&I and growth within the organisation.

12 Sep 2023

Shaw Gibbs announces acquisition of Herbert Parnell - news article image

Shaw Gibbs announces acquisition of Herbert Parnell

Shaw Gibbs is pleased to announce the successful acquisition Herbert Parnell (the trading name of HCPA Limited), a well-respected three partner accountancy practice based in Surrey.

7 Sep 2023

Changing times for Wilko - news article image

Changing times for Wilko

As the summer holidays end and the season changes, we are, sadly, seeing changing times for Wilko, the high street value goods retailer, which is currently in administration.

4 Sep 2023

How can I pay for care without selling my family home? - news article image

How can I pay for care without selling my family home?

The “miserly” system of means-testing for care costs means even those with very modest incomes face paying thousands of pounds more than average for their care, the boss of a leading UK charity claimed.

1 Sep 2023

Article three: Insolvency – untangling the options - news article image

Article three: Insolvency – untangling the options

In my previous article about insolvency, I focused on the what being insolvent actually means and, the need to pull stakeholders together to agree a plan of action It might seem like there is a confusing web of options to consider but in this 3rd article I untangle them by looking at them in more detail.

17 Aug 2023

Shaw Gibbs Basingstoke Sponsor Hampshire Loopy - news article image

Shaw Gibbs Basingstoke Sponsor Hampshire Loopy

The Basingstoke office of Shaw Gibbs are delighted to announce their sponsorship of the The Champion Group’s Hampshire Loopy cycle ride for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

15 Aug 2023

VAT case offers recovery on professional services fees - news article image

VAT case offers recovery on professional services fees

A recent case has opened the door for potential reclaims of overpaid VAT and we would advise businesses to consider if they can capitalise on this ruling.

9 Aug 2023

The McCloud Decision and your pension - news article image

The McCloud Decision and your pension

The McCloud decision refers to a landmark legal ruling that has significant implications for the pension schemes of public sector workers in the United Kingdom, including the NHS.

11 Jul 2023

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A Matter of Interest

Here we are in the second half of 2023 and the news is all about interest rates. Base rates, mortgage rates, savings rates, fixed rates, margins on rates; the focus on rates is intense and likely to stay that way all through this year.

7 Jul 2023

Insolvency and aligning your stakeholders - news article image

Insolvency and aligning your stakeholders

In my recent article ‘The Longest Day’ I highlighted the emotional impact Insolvency can have on people. This time I want to focus on what being insolvent actually means and, the need to pull stakeholders together to agree a plan of action.

6 Jul 2023

Shaw Gibbs celebrates the launch of Basingstoke office with exclusive drinks reception - news article image

Shaw Gibbs celebrates the launch of Basingstoke office with exclusive drinks reception

Shaw Gibbs, a leading accounting, audit and business advisory firm, officially marked the opening of its new office in Basingstoke by hosting an exclusive drinks reception on June 22 at The Village Hotel on Basing View.

26 Jun 2023

Can you afford NOT to plan for care fees? - news article image

Can you afford NOT to plan for care fees?

You may be worried about how you and/or your loved ones could afford the costs if you had to move into residential care in later life, especially as recent news reports have highlighted how not having plans in place for this potential scenario can ruin family relationships, wealth and legacies.

21 Jun 2023

Confronting insolvency doesn’t have to be ‘the longest day’ - news article image

Confronting insolvency doesn’t have to be ‘the longest day’

In June we enjoy the Summer Solstice (21 June), the longest day of the UK year. But if you are feeling anything but sunny about your business’ financial straits and every day feels like the longest day due to anxiety and the need to appease annoyed creditors/worried stakeholders then now is the time to get help.

21 Jun 2023

Wise & Co: proud sponsors of the Farnham Carnival 2023 - news article image

Wise & Co: proud sponsors of the Farnham Carnival 2023

The Farnham Carnival, an annual extravaganza filled with vibrant colours, joyous music, and a strong sense of community, is set to entertain the residents of Farnham once again in 2023.

14 Jun 2023

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Wise & Co sponsor Walk the Wards

On the 18 June, Wise & Co (part of the Shaw Gibbs group) will be sponsoring Walk the Wards, an event which raises money for their long-time charity partner Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. Phyllis Tuckwell

6 Jun 2023

Shaw Gibbs promote Malik Salim to Associate Director, Audit - news article image

Shaw Gibbs promote Malik Salim to Associate Director, Audit

Shaw Gibbs are pleased to announce the promotion of Malik Salim to Associate Director, Audit. Malik has been with Shaw Gibbs for over 18 years, starting as a trainee accountant and working his way up through the ranks. During his time at the company, he has proven himself to be a valuable member of the team, consistently delivering high-quality work and demonstrating strong leadership skills.

9 May 2023

Accounting firms work together at the leading association, DFK International. - news article image

Accounting firms work together at the leading association, DFK International.

The IAB findings for 2023 have now been published, showing that DFK International, with $US 1.4 billion in global billings, remains one of the top accounting associations of independent member firms worldwide.

25 Apr 2023

What our clients say

  • I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    Richard Preston

  • Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Oege de Moor - CEO, Semmle

  • Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Charles Parry – John Parry Estates Ltd

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    Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost

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