About Us

Who are Real Business Rescue?

Real Business Rescue has been supporting company directors since 1989. We work with directors at every stage, from spotting early warning signs of company insolvency, through to advising on restructuring options or, where it’s the right decision, how to close a company properly.

We are part of BTG Begbies Traynor, the UK's market leader in restructuring and corporate insolvency. 

The UK's leading business recovery firm

Official Insolvency Service figures confirm that BTG Begbies Traynor, of which Real Business Rescue is part, handles more insolvency appointments each year than any other UK firm.

That scale matters, as it means we’ve seen what works across almost every sector and situation. It’s also taught us that the earlier a director seeks advice, the more options they usually have. To date, we’ve helped more than 25,000 directors understand their position and find the right way forward.

Our team and expertise

With over 100 partners operating across more than 100 offices nationwide, including representation in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and throughout England, the people that shape Real Business Rescue are the driving force behind thousands of insolvency appointments every single year.

Our team is made up of licensed insolvency practitioners and experienced business turnaround experts who help company directors just like you every single day. Every insolvency practitioner at Real Business Rescue is licensed by a recognised governing body, either the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). These independent professional bodies set the standards for insolvency practice in the UK and hold our practitioners to strict codes of conduct.

Our senior team includes:

• Julian Pitts, National Managing Partner for Restructuring and licensed insolvency practitioner
• Julie Palmer, Regional Managing Partner and licensed insolvency practitioner
• Jonathan Munnery, Partner and a member of both the IPA and the Association of Business Recovery Professionals

 

 

 

How we can help

Our advice covers the full lifecycle of a business under pressure. That might mean a cash flow review, negotiating a Time to Pay arrangement with HMRC, or restructuring through a Company Voluntary Arrangement or administration.

For directors ready to move on, we advise on both solvent and insolvent closure options, via either Members’ Voluntary Liquidations and Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations, responsibly and with care.

Regulatory standing

Real Business Rescue is a trading name of BTG Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), reference number 660455.

Award-winning customer service

We are proud recipients of the Customer Service Excellence award, recognising our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and support when directors need it most. This independently awarded achievement is testament to our commitment to providing judgement-free, professional advice delivered with genuine care for our customers' situations.

We are rated 5 out of 5 on Reviews.io.

Our Customer Charter sets out our commitments to you and what you can expect throughout your journey with us.

How we work with you

We field calls from across the UK and provide free, confidential advice without judgement. At Real Business Rescue, you will never be charged a fee for an initial consultation because we believe every director deserves the opportunity to speak with our professionals without worrying about the cost.

We can arrange a meeting at your nearest office, your home, or your workplace, or support you through the who process on the phone or via video call.

We take the time to discuss the specifics of your situation so that a detailed and accurate assessment of your options can be provided. We present you with a plan of action, after which you can take the time to discuss it with your fellow directors or mull it over yourself before making any commitment.

Our team will tell you what you need to hear - not necessarily what you want to hear - and that is what makes us the UK's number one for director advice.

No other UK firm provides such extensive director support, and with more than 100 offices across the UK, you are never far away from our expert help and advice.

Free resources

Whether you are a company director struggling with financial pressures or an accountant looking for the right advice to pass on to your client, we are here to help.

Our Director Advice Guide is written specifically for company directors facing cash flow challenges and discusses the various routes forward. It also explains what happens in situations where the director might have liability issues, such as with overdrawn directors' loans and personal guarantees.

We also have guides on Bounce Back Loan repayments, and specific advice guides for accountants.

You can find our Free Guides in our dedicated section.

As featured on

Real Business Rescue and our team are regularly featured across industry and regulatory publications, including Companies House, The Gazette, R3, ICAEW, and IPA.

You can view a selection of our features here.

Need to speak to someone?

If your company is struggling with unmanageable debts, squeezed cash flow, or an uncertain future, you are not alone. We speak to company directors just like you every single day, and we are here to give you the help and advice you need.