SME Restructuring
Targeted strategies for small and medium-sized businesses.
Taking early advice is often what gives directors the most options. With over 25 years of experience supporting SMEs across the North of England, including charities, hospitality and manufacturing businesses, I help directors plan ahead as well as navigate challenges when they arise. Whatever stage you’re at, I’m here to provide clear, practical guidance, confidentially and without obligation.
Gillian Sayburn is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner based in Newcastle with over 25 years of experience. She 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 SME insolvency and business restructuring.
Gillian regularly supports small and medium-sized businesses requiring targeted restructuring strategies, orderly wind downs or solvent liquidations. She is widely trusted by SMEs and stakeholders for her approachable manner, providing clear guidance through challenging circumstances. Her sector experience includes charities, hospitality, retail, manufacturing and educational training providers.
Whether you need urgent support during a crisis or strategic advice on restructuring options, Gillian provides professional, practical guidance tailored to each company’s circumstances. She is a former chairman of the ACCA Northern Counties, bringing both technical expertise and local market insight.
Before her current role, Gillian gained experience at a Big Four accountancy firm, building comprehensive expertise across both corporate and personal insolvency matters in the North East.
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