About us

Our heritage

BTG Begbies Traynor was founded in 1989 by Ric Traynor as Traynor & Partners, with a vision to build the UK’s leading independent business recovery practice. In 1997, the firm merged with London-based Begbies, expanding its reach across the UK and establishing the national presence the company has today.

The firm was admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2004 (LSE: BEG), making it one of the first insolvency specialists to be publicly listed. As a publicly listed company, we publish our financial results, governance structure, and annual reports which you can find on our group’s investor relations page.

Today, BTG Begbies Traynor is part of BTG, a leading real estate and financial advisory group that also includes BTG Eddisons and BTG Global Advisory.

Over 35 years, we have grown to more than 1,400 colleagues operating from over 100 offices across the UK, with additional offices in Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, the British Virgin Islands, and Gibraltar to support cross-border matters.

Why directors and advisers choose us

When your company is in financial difficulty, the quality of the advice you receive matters. Here’s what sets us apart:

• We’re the UK’s market leader. We take more corporate insolvency appointments than any other firm in the UK. We’ve seen every situation, in every sector, at every level of complexity, and we can draw on that experience to give you the best possible advice no matter what your situation.
• We are licensed insolvency practitioners. When you contact us, you will be able to speak to a licensed insolvency practitioner typically the same day.
• We’re across the UK. With over 100 offices spanning across the entirety of the UK, you’re never far from a BTG Begbies Traynor office. We offer same-day and next-day consultations, either in person or over the phone, whichever you prefer.

Regulation and professional standards

All of our insolvency practitioners are licensed and regulated by one of the UK’s recognised professional bodies:

• Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

Each of our licensed insolvency practitioners is bound by the Insolvency Code of Ethics and subject to regular inspections by their licensing body. We hold professional indemnity insurance and are required to maintain the highest standards of conduct, competence, and independence in every case we handle.

BTG Begbies Traynor is also a member of R3, the Association of Business Recovery Professionals.

For a full list of our licensed insolvency practitioners and their regulatory bodies, see our recognised professional bodies page.

Our people

Our team of over 1,400 professionals includes almost 100 licensed insolvency practitioners.

Our insolvency practitioners work with clients ranging from small businesses and professional advisers through to large corporations and financial institutions. No matter how big or small the company, we bring the same level of expertise and personal attention.

Find out more about our team on the Our People page.

Part of BTG

BTG Begbies Traynor is the business recovery and insolvency division of BTG (LSE: BTG), a leading UK professional services consultancy. BTG also includes:

• BTG Eddisons - Chartered surveyors providing property agency, valuations, building consultancy, and auction services
• BTG Global Advisory - An international business and financial advisory group

The breadth of the group allows us to provide clients a joined-up service across the full lifecycle of their business, operating across eight seamless service lines from Funding and Insurance, Financial Advisory, Deal Advisory, Restructuring, Agency and Auctions, and Property Management. For more information about the group, visit btguk.com.