What PHOENIX SOLUTION GROUP does

Phoenix Solution Group is a UK-based professional services firm headquartered in Paisley, Scotland, founded in 2015 by specialists in corporate insolvency, finance, and strategic growth consulting. The firm holds licensed insolvency practitioner status, governed by the Insolvency Practitioners Association and supported by team membership in ICAEW and R3, enabling it to deliver statutory insolvency procedures including Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation (CVL), Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL), and compulsory liquidation avoidance work. Its core service portfolio spans six practice lines: Company Liquidation, Business Recovery & Turnaround, Strategic Growth Consulting, Compliance & Risk Advisory, Financial Planning, and a differentiated post-closure offering branded "The Fresh Start Advantage" that guides directors through legal closure, asset transfer, and new venture formation.

Underlying operations are consulting-based with no disclosed proprietary technology, software products, or AI tooling; engagements are delivered by senior practitioners (a Managing Director and Licensed IP with 20+ years' experience, a Senior Recovery Consultant, and a Compliance & Governance Advisor). Revenue mechanics rest on contract-based professional services fees (VAT-exclusive) preceded by free no-obligation consultations, with a sales-led go-to-market targeting UK SMEs and mid-market businesses facing financial distress, growth inflection, or regulatory complexity. Customer acquisition is distributed across content marketing, social media presence, professional network referrals from accountants and solicitors, and direct consultation booking through the firm's website and Paisley office phone line. Documented outcomes across case studies include business rescues to profitability, revenue doubling for growth clients within 18 months, and director exits without personal liability.

Name

PHOENIX SOLUTION GROUP

Legal name

Phoenix Solutions Group Business

Website

https://the-phoenix.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Phoenix Solution Group is a UK-based, licensed-insolvency-practitioner firm headquartered in Paisley, Scotland, offering company liquidation, business recovery and turnaround, strategic growth consulting, compliance advisory, financial planning, and post-closure "Fresh Start" services to distressed and growth-oriented UK SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Recovery & Insolvency Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Turnaround, Restructuring & Crisis Management Consulting (BPAHACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insolvency & Turnaround Advisory (SME/Mid-Market Debtor-Side) (FSAEAFAK), Restructuring & Turnaround Advisory (BPAHAOAC)

Keywords

• Business recovery consulting
• Insolvency advisory services
• Company liquidation services
• Financial restructuring consulting
• Compliance risk advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Paisley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Business Recovery & Turnaround Services: Professional consulting services for businesses in financial distress, including debt restructuring, creditor negotiations, and recovery strategy development.
2. Company Liquidation Services: Handling formal closure of companies including Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation (CVL), Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL), and navigating compulsory liquidation processes.
3. Strategic Growth Consulting: Advisory services for stable businesses looking to scale, including market analysis, operational efficiency, and business model innovation.
4. Compliance & Risk Advisory: Governance and risk management consulting to help businesses meet UK regulatory obligations and avoid penalties.
5. Financial Planning Services: Proactive financial strategy services including forecasting, cash flow management, and profitability analysis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Phoenix Solution Group is a UK professional services firm providing business recovery, insolvency, and financial consulting to SMEs and mid-market companies. Its core services cover Company Liquidation (CVL, MVL, compulsory liquidation avoidance), Business Recovery & Turnaround (debt restructuring, creditor negotiations, operational stabilisation), Strategic Growth Consulting (market analysis, operational efficiency, business model innovation), Compliance & Risk Advisory (governance, regulatory compliance, director training), Financial Planning (forecasting, cash flow management, profitability analysis), and The Fresh Start Advantage (post-liquidation new venture support).

Product overview

Phoenix Solution Group is a UK-based business recovery, insolvency, and financial consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional services. The company operates as a service-based consultancy rather than a software product platform. Its core service offerings include: Company Liquidation (handling CVL, MVL, and compulsory liquidation avoidance), Business Recovery & Turnaround (financial restructuring and creditor negotiations), Strategic Growth Consulting (market expansion and operational optimization), Compliance & Risk Advisory (governance and regulatory compliance), Financial Planning (forecasting and cash flow management), and The Fresh Start Advantage (post-closure new venture support). These services are delivered through licensed insolvency practitioners and senior consultants, primarily targeting UK businesses facing financial distress or seeking growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Fresh Start Advantage: A service that guides business owners through legal closure and helps them set up new companies with improved systems, better financial structures, and plans for long-term success after liquidation.

Products and services

• Company Liquidation Expert liquidation services for legally and ethically closing companies, covering Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation (CVL), Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL), and guidance on avoiding compulsory liquidation, for UK business owners and directors.
• Business Recovery & Turnaround Proven recovery strategies to restore financial health and avoid closure, including financial restructuring, creditor negotiations, and operational stabilisation, for UK businesses in financial distress.
• Strategic Growth Consulting Growth consulting including market analysis, revenue diversification, operational efficiency, business model innovation, succession planning, and funding readiness, for stable UK businesses seeking to scale.
• Compliance & Risk Advisory Governance and risk management advisory including corporate governance review, regulatory compliance guidance, risk assessment, director training, and internal controls review, for UK businesses subject to Companies Act, Insolvency Act, and data protection obligations.
• Financial Planning Proactive financial strategies covering forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, profitability analysis, working capital optimisation, and strategic financial model development, for UK businesses seeking stronger financial health and funding readiness.
• The Fresh Start Advantage Post-liquidation support service guiding business owners through legal closure, new company formation, asset transfer, and establishing foundations for new ventures after company liquidation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Businesses rescued from insolvency and restored to profitability
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CVR Global: UK restructuring, recovery, and insolvency advisory firm focused on mid-market and SME clients. Comparable to Phoenix in its licensed-IP service offering spanning CVL, MVL, turnaround, and creditor-side advisory.
• K3 Capital Group: UK multi-disciplinary advisory firm providing corporate recovery, insolvency, restructuring, and finance services. Comparable to Phoenix as a UK-focused restructuring and turnaround group with licensed insolvency practitioner capability.
• Leonard Curtis: UK firm specializing in business rescue, recovery, and insolvency services for SMEs and owner-managed businesses. Highly comparable to Phoenix given its SME-debtor focus, licensed IP team, and parallel service offerings in CVL, MVL, and turnaround advisory.
• Begbies Traynor Group: UK-listed firm providing corporate recovery, restructuring, and insolvency advisory services primarily to SMEs. Most directly comparable to Phoenix because of its debtor-side SME focus and similar service line-up spanning liquidation, turnaround, and advisory work.
• FRP Advisory: UK-listed restructuring and insolvency advisor serving mid-market and SME clients. Comparable to Phoenix in core service lines (restructuring, insolvency, advisory), though FRP operates at a larger scale with national coverage.
• Menzies (now part of HW Fisher): UK accountancy and advisory group with a corporate recovery and insolvency practice serving SMEs. Comparable to Phoenix for its SME-focused recovery, liquidation, and turnaround engagements through licensed IPs.

Broad incumbents

• BDO UK: Global mid-tier accounting and advisory network with a UK restructuring and insolvency practice serving mid-market and large SMEs. Comparable to Phoenix in offering restructuring and recovery services, but at a much broader scale and across enterprise segments.
• Grant Thornton UK: Large UK advisory firm with a restructuring and insolvency practice serving mid-market and larger SMEs. Comparable to Phoenix for its licensed-IP recovery offerings, though it operates across a far broader portfolio of advisory services.
• RSM UK: UK mid-tier audit, tax, and consulting firm with a restructuring advisory practice serving SMEs and mid-market clients. Comparable to Phoenix through its recovery and turnaround service line, though offered as part of a wider professional services portfolio.
• Kroll (Restructuring practice): Global advisory firm with a UK restructuring practice providing corporate recovery and insolvency services. Comparable to Phoenix in core turnaround and insolvency work, but operating predominantly at enterprise and mid-market scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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