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July 14, 2026

KR8 Advisory strengthens real estate restructuring platform with acquisition of Recoveries...

KR8 Advisory has acquired the Allsop LLP Recoveries and Receivership team, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth of its real estate restructuring division.  The transaction brings an established and highly regarded receivership team into KR8, enhancing the firm’s ability to support lenders across complex real estate situations. The acquisition includes both the team … Continued

June 10, 2026

KR8 Advisory and Quantuma Unite to Create National Advisory Platform

The new KR8 Advisory business brings together over 300 professionals across 11 offices to meet growing demand for joined up, multidisciplinary thinking and integrated advisory services. K3 Advisory Group has announced the merger of two of its brands, KR8 Advisory and Quantuma’s restructuring and forensic accounting business, creating a single multidisciplinary advisory business under the … Continued

May 11, 2026

KR8 Expands London Restructuring Advisory Team with Senior Appointment

KR8 is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Livingstone, who joins the firm’s London office as a Managing Director, further strengthening its restructuring and advisory capabilities. Andrew brings over 20 years of experience advising corporates, private equity sponsors, lenders and other stakeholders in complex and distressed situations. He is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner and … Continued

April 14, 2026

KR8 Strengthens Restructuring Advisory Expertise in London with Senior Appointment

KR8 is pleased to announce the appointment of Harris Waseem as Managing Director in its London office. A Chartered Accountant and experienced restructuring specialist, Harris joins the firm to further strengthen its Advisory capabilities. His appointment reflects KR8’s continued investment in its London offering, alongside its established Restructuring and Real Estate teams, providing clients with … Continued

March 2, 2026

KR8 Advisory joins Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

KR8 are delighted to announce that we have joined the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce network, becoming part of a dynamic group which champions the voice of business. As the region’s largest independent business representation body, the Greater Manchester Chamber is designed to help businesses succeed, connecting its members with support, influence and opportunities which … Continued

February 26, 2026

KR8 Advisory to sponsor BICBA Annual Law Forum 2026

KR8 are proud to sponsor the BICBA Annual Law Forum 2026 in Manchester, where the focus subject will be ‘The Laws of Contract & Unjust Enrichment in 2026’. BICBA, the British Irish Commercial Bar Association, is the leading cross-border network of solicitors, barristers and in-house lawyers from the four jurisdictions of England & Wales, Scotland, … Continued

February 13, 2026

KR8 Advisory Announces Partnership with Rising Professional Golfer Mimi Rhodes

KR8 Advisory is proud to announce a sponsorship partnership with Mimi Rhodes, one of the most exciting emerging talents in women’s professional golf. In her first full season as a professional, Mimi became a three-time Ladies European Tour winner and was awarded 2025 LET Rookie of the Year. Heading into 2026 Mimi has secured her … Continued

February 2, 2026

KR8 facilitates £8.8m funding for LPA group

KR8 have supported the raising of £8.8m of new funding for LPA Group plc, a publicly listed UK based engineering business, specialising in electronic and electro-mechanical components and systems. KR8 facilitates raising £8.8m of new funding for LPA Group plc, a publicly listed UK based engineering business, specialising in electronic and electro-mechanical components and systems. … Continued

January 27, 2026

KR8 Advisory secures the future of national engineering services and training...

Securing the future of SERT Group KR8 Advisory has successfully safeguarded the future of “SERT Group”, a national engineering services and training provider, with expertise spanning fast-growing sectors, including battery storage, renewable energy, hearing, EV charging points and solar. The sale preserves the employment of all direct staff and its contractors across its national operations. … Continued

December 4, 2025

Budget 2025: What It Means for UK Growth and Business Strategy

The UK Budget 2025, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, was one of the most significant fiscal events in recent years. While it stabilises short-term finances, it leaves critical questions unanswered about the country’s long-term growth trajectory. The Fiscal Picture The Chancellor announced £26 billion in tax rises, pushing the tax burden to 38% of GDP, … Continued

December 2, 2025

KR8 support Weird Fish and Total Capital Partners with buy-and-build growth...

KR8 supported Weird Fish (“Weird Fish Holdings Limited” or “the Company”) and its sponsor, Total Capital Partners (“TCP”), with raising a substantial amount of new funding to facilitate a continuation fund transaction and to support the Company’s buy-and-build growth strategy. Weird Fish is a leading active and casual lifestyle brand with several routes to market … 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