Kerry Bailey

Partner, Business Restructuring @BDO UK

Manchester, GB

Services: Business RestructuringSectors: Leisure and Hospitality; Manufacturing; Not for Profit; Real Estate and Construction; Support Services and TransportationRecent transactions include:Numerous retail assignments including Prestons of Bolton and Romida Sports Worked with local authorities to restructure and transition the provision of pre-school child care from private sector back to local authority control. This was the largest provider of childcare in a disadvantaged area and required sensitive handlingDealing with secured lenders to ensure continued trading and/or restructuring of care home groups, which has saved large groups in Scotland, England and Wales. As well as disposing of freehold properties in the groups and/or held by their shareholdersOther assignments have included working with local authorities and Scottish Parliament to ensure the homes provide the care services most in need in the local area, improving occupancy and increasing the attractiveness of groups to investorsAdministrator to TVR Motor Manufacturer with successful disposal and protection of the property. Numerous Independent Business Reviews for suppliers to the motor trade, motor dealers and franchisesExtensive property experience including administrations and LPA appointments. Kerry was the administrator to the largest Buy to Let portfolio within Merseyside, acting for 13 secured lenders With the Leisure sector, Kerry was Administrator to Stanleybet, 450 betting shops. She also advised landlords on the restructure of Total Fitness and Southern Cross.