Owner-Managed Businesses
Specialist support for directors of SMEs and micro companies.
For owner-managed businesses, every decision carries personal as well as commercial weight. With over 25 years of experience supporting SME directors across the North East, including property, retail and hospitality sectors, I help business owners understand their options whether they’re planning ahead or facing an urgent situation. I’m here to help, confidentially and without obligation.
Ian Royle is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner based in Stockton-on-Tees with over 25 years of experience. He works with directors across all insolvency procedures, including administration, Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs), and both Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) and Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL), whilst specialising in corporate insolvency.
Ian regularly supports owner-managed businesses, from micro companies to SMEs, across property, retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. He provides clear, practical guidance tailored to each company’s circumstances, delivering insolvency solutions for businesses facing challenging financial situations.
Whether you need urgent support during a crisis or advice on solvent liquidations and restructuring options, Ian provides professional guidance to help directors understand their options and achieve the best possible outcomes for their businesses and stakeholders.
Before his current role, Ian gained experience at an independent insolvency practice, building comprehensive expertise in corporate insolvency and supporting owner-managed businesses through challenging circumstances.
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Insolvency Practitioners is a trading name of BTG Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales No. OC306540. The firm is authorised by the FCA to undertake debt counselling and debt adjusting and its reference number is 660455. Copyright 2026 Insolvency Practitioners, all rights reserved.