Insights

High levels of non-performing loans (NPLs) in many Middle East markets are acting as a deadweight on the region’s banks – tying up excess regulatory capital and denting credit ratings and returns. Why are NPLs levels in the region so high and why has the problem been so difficult to resolve?

Cross-border advisory firm Quantuma has appointed restructuring expert, Brian Milne as a managing director in its Scottish practice. Brian will be based from Quantuma’s premises in Glasgow and he will also spend time in the firm’s Edinburgh office. A seasoned restructuring practitioner, Brian’s experience spans all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency, restructuring and advice work.

Experts from business advisory firm Quantuma have completed a pre-pack administration sale of vehicle recovery and maintenance business Lanes Recovery Limited (Lanes). This secures the future of the business and protects all jobs.

Experts from business advisory firm Quantuma have completed a pre-pack administration sale of Atlas Worcester Warriors Rugby Club (Atlas), securing the future of the club and protecting more than 60 jobs.

Business advisory firm Quantuma has advised the shareholders of Dorset-based IT distributor Spire Technology Limited on its sale to the Westcoast Group. The acquisition will unlock the next phase of Spire’s growth and add significantly to Westcoast’s components portfolio.

Managing directors and Insolvency Practitioners Craig Morrison and Ian Wright from the Edinburgh and Glasgow offices of cross-border advisory firm Quantuma, were appointed as Liquidators for Scotland-based Royal Oak Tree Services Ltd on 25 March 2024.

Business advisory firm Quantuma has secured the future of Vagabond Wines Limited (“Vagabond”) in a sale to Majestic Wines (“Majestic”).

Our latest article from Chris Phillips and Rebecca Summers in the Disputes, Investigations & Valuations team discusses the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offences and how the team can assist organisations in navigating the new measures and enhancing their fraud prevention capabilities.

In this latest insight, Becky French from our Disputes, Investigations & Valuations team details the key questions to be asked at the outset to inform the approach when undertaking a company valuation and how to manage client expectations.