As a leading global network of accountancy and business advisory firms, we offer unparalleled international reach and expertise to deliver the best solutions for our clients.
Our partners provide seamless cross-border advice, understanding and respecting the unique issues and sensitivities that arise when distressed businesses operate in multiple countries.
We seamlessly integrate local expertise with the quality, professional expertise, and reputation of a global firm.
Our Services Include:
Formal insolvency appointments
We act as insolvency office holders in all types of formal insolvencies for companies and individuals. We are able to take appointments in all the major jurisdictions or we can advise and support our clients through the insolvency process.
We have dedicated teams who deal with contentious and complex corporate insolvencies, including fraud investigations and forensic asset tracing.
Our corporate simplification team assists our clients to streamline their corporate structures, including the use of solvent liquidations.
Restructuring Advisory
We offer a comprehensive range of restructuring advisory services to maximize value and prevent companies from entering formal insolvency. Our specialist teams provide:
Restructuring M&A
Operational Advisory
Debt Advisory
Pensions Advisory
Independent Business Reviews
Cash and Liquidity/Working Capital Management
In addition to advising lenders and other creditors on restructuring matters, we possess a dedicated Corporate Advisory team that serves as trusted advisors to companies, their shareholders, and management teams navigating financial, operational, or event-driven challenges and distress.
Drawing upon real-world experience and leveraging BDO's recognized multi-sector global expertise, our team provides a comprehensive range of services.
These services typically encompass: analyzing complex situations and identifying viable options; developing and implementing turnaround, liquidity, and operational restructuring solutions; assuming interim management roles when necessary; and assisting boards in effectively engaging with stakeholders.
Raising Finance
We advise companies on raising finance from:
Private equity providers - for development capital, MBOs and partial sale of shares
Banks and alternative debt providers – for M&A and refinancing
Capital markets – by preparing companies for IPO and further share issues
While the post-financial crisis landscape may present increased complexity in securing funding, unprepared businesses face significant challenges. These challenges include prolonged due diligence processes, increased costs, and severe management distractions arising from incomplete fundraising efforts. We assist companies in effectively presenting their investment proposition to potential funders, thereby instilling confidence and facilitating a smoother fundraising process. By preparing companies for investment, we minimize distractions and costs while empowering them to negotiate optimal funding terms and structures.
Raising finance – Debt advisory
We help clients who seek to raise debt or refinance their existing debt facilities.
We offer independent guidance across the entire debt capital markets spectrum. Our services encompass strategic analysis of optimal capital structures and available funding sources, extending to the provision of highly experienced execution support.
Typical services we perform for clients:
Project management and guidance through a fundraising process
Strategic advice on the client's financing objectives
Reviewing the optimum capital structure
Assessing the available sources of finance
Preparing for a refinancing: financial modelling & the compilation of detailed Information Memoranda
Negotiating structure and terms with funders
Negotiating with due diligence providers
Assistance with legal documentation