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Sanctions are among the most powerful tools governments use in these times of international conflict. Yet while designed to target states and political actors, they can also leave unintended casualties in the corporate world. Few cases illustrate this more starkly...

The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in the first half of 2025, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 1,706 accommodation and food service companies, including hotels,...

If you’ve ever travelled through Normandy, you’ll know it’s a region that wears its apple orchards like a crown. Rows of gnarled trees, heavy with fruit in late summer and autumn, are as much a part of the landscape as the half-timbered farmhouses and dairy cows....

Buchler Phillips is delighted to announce the appointment of Toby Horne as an Analyst in the Corporate Recovery, Restructuring and Turnaround Team. Toby began his career as an Insolvency Administrator at London insolvency practice CMB Partners, focusing chiefly on...

Buchler Phillips boasts not one, but two authors among its consultants this year. Their books couldn’t be more different, yet they reflect the depth of talent and breadth of expertise that is readily accessible in our company. Senior Consultant, Rt Hon Mark Field’s...

Is it really only twelve months ago that the UK waved goodbye to a turbulent and dysfunctional four term, five Prime Minister Conservative administration? Calmer, quieter times were anticipated under new management; determined, competent and uncharismatic leadership...

July’s Surprise Pick: Nigella’s Basque Burnt Cheesecake with Liquorice Sauce There’s something about summer travel that inspires new flavours in our kitchens - and this month’s surprise recipe comes with a Basque twist. Fresh off a recent visit to Biarritz and the...

The number of pre-packs has continued to increase dramatically since the introduction of new regulations in 2021, according to new data from the Insolvency Service. The Annual Review of Insolvency Practitioner Regulation 2024 (pub. June 2025) shows that the number of...

Harry Potter themed gift shops and other London ‘tourist tat’ retailers have prompted a closer look from Joe Powell, the relatively new Member of Parliament for Kensington & Bayswater. He’s less interested in a Big Ben desktop clock than in allegations of souvenir...

James Bryan is promoted from Manager to Senior Manager. He has worked in the restructuring industry for over 12 years and has covered a wide variety of assignments across several sectors. James has expertise in both corporate and personal insolvency.  He joined...

It used to be said that the UK’s large supermarket chains wielded a figurative baseball bat over their suppliers, trying to preserve every last percentage point of margin in their high volume businesses. It’s always been an uneasy dynamic, with the retailer invariably...

The Buchler Phillips contact book knows no bounds. Built over several decades in business, with reach into every sector imaginable, it’s no surprise that our vast network extends even to successful competitors in the World Barbecue (BBQ) Championships and a former...