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Free, confidential, no obligation. No call centres. No handoffs. The practitioner you speak to first is the one who sees your case through.

Last reviewed June 20263 min read
Three ways to reach us

Pick whichever feels right.

Most initial conversations happen by phone. Email works for non-urgent enquiries; the office is available by appointment for clients who'd rather meet in person.

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020 8153 1270
Director Helpline. Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. The line is answered personally by a licensed insolvency practitioner during these hours. We aim to take all calls live; where we cannot, we return calls within one working hour during opening hours.
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Email
info@iqinsolvency.com
We aim to respond within four working hours during opening hours, and by the start of the next working day where emails arrive outside hours. For urgent enforcement situations, please call rather than email.
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6A Nesbitts Alley
First Floor, Barnet, EN5 5XG. By appointment only. Our Barnet office is the principal place of business and serves clients UK-wide — office visits are welcome but not required for engagement.
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Corporate disclosures

Statutory information for counterparties and due-diligence checks.

The disclosures on this page meet our obligations under section 82 of the Companies Act 2006 and the Company, LLP and Business (Names and Trading Disclosures) Regulations 2015. For visiting and contacting us, see the “Visit” card above.

Registered office
14th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square
London W1G 0PW
Statutory address used for Companies House correspondence. Not a trading office — we do not see clients here.
Company & regulatory
  • Registered name: IQ Insolvency Ltd
  • Registered in: England & Wales
  • Company number: 12881088
  • VAT: GB 395 9117 53
  • Authorisation: Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA)
Urgent matters

Please call rather than email — we prioritise urgent enquiries during opening hours.

Call 020 8153 1270

If you're facing one of the following, the phone gets you the fastest answer:

  • Winding-up petition received or threatened
  • Statutory demand received with the 21-day clock running
  • HMRC field force or distraint visit today or imminent
  • Bailiff or High Court Enforcement Officer expected today
  • Lender, investor, or board demanding an immediate procedural decision

Outside opening hours, please leave a voicemail with sufficient detail (your name, company name, the nature of the urgency, your callback number) and we will return the call at the start of the next working day. We do not run an out-of-hours emergency service — genuine emergencies should be raised with your existing legal counsel where one is engaged.

Not ready to call?

Get a written quote first.

A short structured form covers the procedure you're considering, company size, and complexity. We'll send a written quote — fixed fee where appropriate, full SIP 9 disclosure either way — usually within one working day. No call required to receive it.

Quotes are indicative until we've reviewed your specific position. You're under no obligation to proceed once you have it.

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Written quote within 1 working day
Fixed-fee where appropriate
No obligation, full SIP 9 disclosure
What to expect

From your first call.

The first call is straightforward and obligation-free. Typically 45–60 minutes. Most callers conclude with a clearer view of their realistic options — whether or not they proceed.

Confidentiality is absolute. We do not share information with third parties without your explicit instruction.

  1. 01
    Background
    Brief background on the company or business and the nature of the distress.
  2. 02
    Realistic assessment
    Honest read of the position — what is and isn't likely to be achievable.
  3. 03
    Procedural options
    Administration, CVL, MVL, CVA, strike-off — or non-procedural alternatives where they fit.
  4. 04
    Director exposure
    Personal guarantees, HMRC personal liability (PLN), wrongful trading framework.
  5. 05
    Immediate priorities
    What should and should not happen in the next 7–14 days.
  6. 06
    Indicative next steps
    Next steps if engagement proceeds, plus an indicative fee discussion.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

The questions we hear most often before a first call. If yours isn't here, ask it on the phone — there's no penalty for asking.

Is the initial consultation really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the initial consultation, and no obligation arising from it. We will not invoice you for the first conversation regardless of length, and we will not pressure you into engagement. If after the initial consultation you decide engagement is not the right step, that is the end of our involvement and there is no charge.
Will my call be confidential?
Yes. Conversations with a licensed insolvency practitioner are protected by professional confidentiality. We do not share information with third parties — including HMRC, creditors, banks, or anyone else — without your explicit instruction. Confidentiality applies regardless of whether you proceed with engagement.
Do I have to come to the Barnet office?
No. Most initial consultations take place by phone. We work UK-wide and most engagements proceed without face-to-face meetings. The Barnet office is available by appointment for clients who prefer to meet in person. We can also arrange video calls (Microsoft Teams or equivalent) where preferred.
What if I'm calling outside opening hours?
Please leave a voicemail with your name, company name, the nature of the matter, and your callback number. We return calls at the start of the next working day. For genuinely urgent legal matters arising outside hours (a bailiff turning up at 8pm Friday, for example), your existing solicitor or legal counsel is the appropriate first point of contact — we do not run an out-of-hours emergency service.
How quickly do you respond to email enquiries?
We aim to respond to all emails within four working hours during opening hours, and by the start of the next working day where emails arrive outside opening hours. For urgent matters where a same-day response is critical, please call rather than email — email response times are not guaranteed for urgent enforcement situations.
Are you regulated?
Yes. The Insolvency Practitioners at IQ Insolvency are licensed and regulated in the UK by the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA). Complaints about our conduct can be made to us directly in the first instance, and to the Insolvency Service Complaints Gateway. Our complaints procedure sets out our commitment to handling concerns promptly and fairly.
About IQ Insolvency

Boutique. Practitioner-led. Based in Barnet, working UK-wide.

IQ Insolvency is a boutique UK insolvency practice based in Barnet, North London. We specialise in corporate insolvency for SME directors and personal insolvency for individuals, partners, and sole traders. The practice is led by a chartered accountant and licensed insolvency practitioner with over 20 years' experience.

Every engagement is led by a licensed practitioner from the first conversation. No call centres, no handoffs, no junior staff learning on your file.

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