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October 15, 2025
Cyber Attack at JLR: The Ripple Effect — and How Stakeholders...
The recent cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has sent shockwaves through the automotive sector, exposing just how vulnerable even the most established manufacturers are to digital disruption. As systems become more integrated, so too does exposure to risk. While the immediate impact was operational, the wider financial and supply chain consequences are still … Continued
Debate
September 10, 2025
The Role of Directors During Financial Distress
In the United Kingdom, the role of company directors during a period of financial distress is governed primarily by the Companies Act 2006 and insolvency legislation, including the Insolvency Act 1986. When a company experiences financial distress, directors have specific legal duties and responsibilities aimed at protecting the interests of creditors and mitigating potential personal … Continued
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September 9, 2025
Pre-Packaged Administrations: The Benefits and Drawbacks
Pre-packaged Administrations, often referred to as ‘pre-packs’, are a distinctive insolvency procedure in the UK. They involve the sale of a company’s business and assets – a transaction which is negotiated before the appointment of Administrators, with the sale executed immediately upon or shortly after the Administrators’ appointment. KR8 Advisory has extensive experience working with … Continued
News
August 22, 2025
Magnus Search strengthens it’s UK footprint
KR8 Advisory has successfully secured the future of Magnus Search Ltd, a leading tech-driven blue-collar recruitment firm operating across major UK cities, through a sale to Meraki Capital. The transaction safeguards the roles of 20 staff and over 200 contractors, enabling the business to continue its ambitious plans for growth and innovation. Since its inception, … Continued
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August 14, 2025
KR8 saves a South London brewery
When award-winning Forest Road Brewing Co. faced a winding-up petition from HMRC, the future of this much-loved South London brand hung in the balance. Founded in 2014, later investment in new brewing equipment just before the COVID-19 pandemic left the business unable to operate for over a year. This created severe cash-flow strain, reduced trade, … Continued
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May 14, 2025
KR8 underpins the future of international tech recruiter
Venturi has deep expertise across high-demand verticals such as data, analytics, ERP, CRM and software engineering, and boasts a portfolio of long-standing client relationships, including several blue-chip global brands. On May 13 2025, after a thorough marketing process, Mike Lennon and Jimmy Saunders of KR8 successfully sold the Group’s business and assets to Org Group, … Continued
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April 24, 2025
KR8 secures the future of pioneering vegan chocolate brand
KR8 Advisory has secured the future of a successful Altrincham-based vegan chocolate brand. At its height, LoveRaw Ltd sold its products through 13,000 retail outlets across 25 countries and was named in the Financial Times 1,000 fastest growing companies in Europe in 2024. Despite this, the company faced investment and supplier challenges which led to … Continued
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March 10, 2025
Hoppa embarks on next growth chapter
Since its inception in 2005, Hoppa (previously known as ResortHoppa) has evolved from a straightforward airport transfer service into a comprehensive provider of multi-modal transportation solutions. The company uses its proprietary booking platform to connect businesses and consumers with a wide range of transport options. On March 4 2025, Jimmy Saunders and Mike Lennon of … Continued
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February 27, 2025
Award-winning print company set for new era
KR8 Advisory has secured the future of award-winning Cornwall-based book printing company TJ Books Ltd, which employs over 130 people. TJ Books, located in Padstow, has a heritage dating back over 50 years, establishing an impressive reputation as a world-class book manufacturer. Jimmy Saunders of KR8 Advisory was appointed as Administrator of TJ Books on … Continued