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September 19, 2025

Risk Mitigation Strategies for Lenders in Commercial Real Estate

The commercial real estate (CRE) sector is undergoing significant transformation. From fluctuating property valuations to evolving tenant demands, lenders face a complex landscape. However, by implementing robust risk mitigation strategies, lenders can navigate these challenges effectively. We have outlined six basic recommendations in order to minimise risk: 1. Diversify Loan Portfolios Concentration in a single … Continued

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

September 10, 2025

KR8 shortlisted for North West Dealmakers Award

KR8 Advisory is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Turnaround Team of the Year’ award at the North West Dealmakers Awards. This recognition marks a major milestone for us, especially as we only launched earlier this year. It stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our … Continued

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

September 2, 2025

KR8 Advisory in the Media: A Round-Up of Recent Coverage

At KR8 Advisory, we are proud to see our work and our key people recognised across leading business publications. Over the past few months, several of our team members have been featured for their expertise in business transformation, restructuring, and capital advisory.

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

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

June 20, 2025

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What Lenders Need to Know

The Renters’ Rights Bill is due to transform the landscape of residential landlord and tenant law. Anticipated to become law by the end of summer 2025, our experience can help lenders navigate these changes and take steps to protect financial exposure. Below are some of the key takeaways lenders need to be aware of:  What lenders … Continued

May 28, 2025

KR8 Advisory announces senior hire to strengthen Real Estate division

James Liddiment has joined seven former colleagues in establishing KR8 Real Estate, part of KR8 Advisory (“KR8”).

KR8 Advisory was launched in January 2025, focused on delivering advice and support to clients across key areas including Business Advisory, Capital Advisory, Restructuring, Personal Insolvency and Real Estate.

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