Insights

By George Smith, Senior Analyst, Disputes, Investigations and Valuations.

In this article, George Smith, a Senior Analyst in our Disputes, Investigations and Valuations team reflects on his experience of working at Quantuma and how a dynamic yet supportive environment has enabled him to learn valuable skills that will stand him in good stead for the future.

Experts from business advisory firm Quantuma have completed the sale of London-based, All Things Greek Limited (trading as The Melusine) which oversaw the popular seafood restaurant The Melusine in London’s St Katharine Docks. This pre-packaged administration sale secures the future of the business and protects all jobs.

Experts from business advisory firm Quantuma were appointed as Joint Administrators of Cornwall-based construction company, Cliffedge 10 Newquay Ltd, on 26 January 2026. Quantuma’s Nick Simmonds and Chris Newell were appointed as Joint Administrators to oversee the process.

Corporate finance specialists from Quantuma provided lead financial advisory services to the management team of Taking Care and LDC on the MBO from AXA Health. The Quantuma team, led by Ian Barton, Richard Hill and Luke Kouloumbrides, advised Taking Care’s management team and LDC, the leading private equity investor, on the management buyout (MBO) from AXA Health (a subsidiary of AXA SA, EPA:CS).

As part of its continued expansion, business advisory firm Quantuma has appointed corporate finance specialist David Newton as a director in its Midlands Corporate Finance team. David is a Chartered Accountant, senior finance professional and strategy expert with significant corporate finance experience. He will join Scott Peters in Quantuma’s Birmingham office, supporting businesses in the Midlands region.

In our latest insight, Rob Parry, a Managing Director in our Disputes, Investigations & Valuations team discusses his concerns over the use of AI and how, for now, nothing beats human experience and expertise gained over many years.

Maxine Reid-Roberts, a managing director and our chief operating officer, shares details of a High Court decision on a bankruptcy case where she is acting as a trustee. Maxine has shared this summary with the aim of helping practitioners, families, and creditors who may need to navigate similar issues.

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are an increasingly common sight on the UK business landscape.

Business advisory firm, Quantuma, is pleased to announce the promotion of restructuring specialist Richard Easterby to managing director. Richard is a licensed insolvency practitioner (IPA) in Quantuma’s Restructuring & Insolvency team and is head of the firm’s fast-growing Birmingham office.