Richard Harrison
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Richard is Managing Director and lead of our national Special Situations M&A practice. Richard brings over 20 years’ experience in restructuring and private equity, specialising in capital and debt advisory, performance improvement and working capital optimisation.
He began his career at KPMG, where he spent 11 years in the Restructuring team, including a secondment with Barclays Bank’s Business Support unit. He later joined Endless LLP, becoming a Partner in 2021 and leading investments from the £100m Enact Fund III.
Richard has extensive expertise across food manufacturing, consumer, distribution, and industrial engineering and has held numerous Boards roles in these sectors. As a private equity investor, he has direct experience of creating and driving value creation strategies in both stressed and non-stressed scenarios.
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January 27, 2025
KR8 Advisory Launches in Manchester and London
An established team of advisory-led restructuring professionals have launched KR8 Advisory, with offices in Manchester and London. The practice is led by eight Managing Directors, supported by an experienced team of turnaround professionals.KR8 Advisory, who are rapidly recruiting across both offices and looking to expand into other key UK cities, are focused on delivering advice and support to clients across key areas including Business Advisory, Capital Advisory, Restructuring, Personal Insolvency and Real Estate.
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
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
April 9, 2025
KR8 Advisory Expands with New Leeds Office!
Following our successful launch in January 2025 with offices in Manchester and London, we’re excited to announce the opening of our new Leeds office — a key step in our growth journey.
April 9, 2025
Top Trumps: How Trump’s tariffs are changing the game
Trump is back in the White House, and so are the tariffs. Once described as the most beautiful word in the English vocabulary, for many the word ‘tariff’ is more likely to evoke feelings of worry and concern. In just weeks, sweeping new trade barriers have been erected, impacting hundreds of billions in imports, reigniting … Continued
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
April 30, 2025
Personal Guarantee Insurance: Safeguard or Hedge?
We have seen a recent surge in directors taking out Personal Guarantee Insurance. But does it work? Personal guarantees are largely seen in relation to corporate borrowing and require a commitment that extends beyond the corporate veil. It reinforces the guarantor’s confidence and commitment in the venture, and for lenders it provides an additional layer … Continued
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
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.
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