Business Details
6 Years
experience
Trusted Manchester Insolvency Practitioners
Inquesta is an independent business advisory firm dedicated to providing director-led services that address financial adversity through bespoke solutions. Our team of licensed insolvency practitioners and business recovery experts, operating from our Manchester office, brings decades of combined experience to support companies across the UK. We specialise in insolvency advice, business restructuring, and forensic accounting, prioritising client interests with tailored strategies and continuous support. Our approach combines innovative thinking with commercial acumen to deliver optimal outcomes for stakeholders facing financial distress.We are committed to relieving the burden of financial difficulties, offering breathing space for informed decision-making. Our services include company recovery, liquidation, tax debt solutions, and forensic investigations, ensuring comprehensive support for businesses and individuals. With a focus on independence and objectivity, we adapt our practices to meet unique client needs while maintaining transparency and trust. Our core valuesclient-centric solutions, tailored strategies, and ongoing supportunderpin every engagement, ensuring clients receive expert guidance at every stage of their financial journey.
Services
Business Recovery
Company Liquidation
Forensic Accounting
Tax Debt Solutions
Personal Insolvency
Cash Flow Management
Fraud Risk Review
Company Closure
Debt Management
Expert Witness Services
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in insolvency and business recovery.
- Our team provides bespoke strategies tailored to your specific financial situation.
- We prioritise your interests with transparent, client-focused solutions.
- Our licensed practitioners deliver continuous support throughout the process.
- We combine forensic accounting expertise with innovative financial problem-solving.
Associations and certifications
- Insolvency Practitioners Association
- Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3)
- The Academy of Experts
Services
Business Recovery
Our business recovery services help financially distressed companies through restructuring, debt negotiation, and strategic planning. We assess your situation to implement tailored solutions that restore stability and growth. With expert guidance, we aim to maximise stakeholder value while minimising disruption to operations.
Company Liquidation
We provide solvent and insolvent liquidation services, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while optimising asset distribution. Our team handles creditors' voluntary liquidations, compulsory winding-up, and members' voluntary liquidations with professional expertise and sensitivity.
Forensic Accounting
Our forensic accountants specialise in fraud detection, asset tracing, and expert witness testimony. We conduct detailed financial analysis for commercial disputes, divorce settlements, and criminal defence cases, delivering clear reports admissible in court.
Tax Debt Solutions
We resolve HMRC tax arrears through time-to-pay agreements and debt restructuring. Our experts negotiate with tax authorities to create manageable repayment plans while ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations.
Personal Insolvency
We offer individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs), debt management plans, and bankruptcy advice. Our tailored solutions help individuals overcome unmanageable debt through structured repayment strategies and expert financial guidance.
People
Steven Wiseglass
Director & Insolvency Practitioner
Licensed insolvency practitioner with over a decade of experience, Steven specialises in advising SME directors. Member of R3 and the Insolvency Practitioners Association, he focuses on business rescue and restructuring solutions.
Rob Miller
Director & Forensic Accountant
Chartered accountant and forensic accounting expert with ICAEW and The Academy of Experts memberships. Rob provides expert testimony and fraud investigation services for complex financial cases across the UK.
Mark Holdsworth
Head of POCA Services
Forensic accounting specialist with 16 years' experience in financial crime cases. Mark defends confiscation orders and provides expert analysis for criminal defence teams under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Questions
What services does Inquesta offer?
Inquesta provides insolvency advice, business recovery, liquidation, forensic accounting, tax debt solutions, and personal insolvency support for UK businesses and individuals.
Are your insolvency services available nationwide?
Yes, our Manchester-based team supports clients across the UK with tailored financial distress solutions.
How can forensic accounting help my business?
Our forensic accountants investigate financial disputes, fraud, and asset tracing, providing expert court testimony and detailed analysis.
What is a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)?
A CVA is a legally binding agreement to repay debts over time while protecting your business from creditor action.
Can you assist with HMRC tax arrears?
Yes, we specialise in negotiating HMRC time-to-pay arrangements and resolving tax debt issues.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation consultations to discuss your financial situation and options.
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