Local Authorities Sector

Pre-enforcement due diligence

Targeting the right cases is essential for successful recovery. Our team conducts detailed financial assessments of defaulting debtors to determine whether insolvency proceedings are likely to deliver a meaningful return. This allows Local Authorities to focus enforcement action on cases with genuine recovery potential, saving both time and cost.

Insolvency enforcement & fully funded action

Where insolvency is the most effective route to recovery, our IP’s can manage the full process. This includes assessing whether bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings are appropriate and, where viable, progressing the action with minimal financial exposure for the Local Authority.

Insolvency claim management

Local Authorities are often creditors in a wide range of insolvency processes, including: Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), Bankruptcies, Company Liquidations/Administrations & Debt Relief Orders (DROs) Our team can prepare and submit creditor claims on your behalf, ensuring that your Authority’s position is protected and that potential dividends are not missed.

Insolvency monitoring & reporting

Staying informed of insolvency activity within your administrative area is vital. We provide regular insolvency reporting, helping Local Authorities identify cases involving local debtors and ensuring records remain up to date. This allows Authorities to respond quickly where recovery opportunities arise.

Dividend tracking & recovery

Insolvency dividends can often be missed if creditor records are incomplete or outdated. Our team provides a full dividend tracking and management service, ensuring that Local Authorities receive any distributions available from insolvency estates.