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Sandra

Sandra is the founder of McAlister & Co and a licensed insolvency practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in business rescue and corporate insolvency. After qualifying as a chartered certified accountant in 2002, she went on to become a licensed IP in 2005 and has since helped countless businesses navigate financial difficulty. Before establishing McAlister & Co in 2007, Sandra worked with one of the UK’s leading insolvency firms. She is also the former Chair of the ACCA Swansea and West Wales network panel.

Recent Posts

April 8, 2020 by Sandra

Crisis management: how to recover your business
From fires to flooding, power faults to flu, unplanned events can be very difficult for businesses to recover from. In some situations, you might struggle... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Covid-19
April 6, 2020 by Sandra

Coping with coronavirus: help and advice for businesses
Due to the escalating COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we are living in uncertain times. Things are changing by the day and over the coming weeks and... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Covid-19
March 13, 2020 by Sandra

Fixed and floating charges: the facts
When a company borrows money from a lender, it’s not unusual for the lender to ask for some sort of security for the debt. This is to protect the lender’s... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
March 11, 2020 by Sandra

What happens to my company’s credit rating after insolvency?
The Insolvency Act defines a company as insolvent if the company fails to pay its debts as they fall due, or if the company’s liabilities on the balance... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
March 9, 2020 by Sandra

Pubs and hotels under pressure: a rescue guide
The licensed trade is experiencing a difficult time. Hotel closures rose from 90 to 144 last year, whilst between September 2018 and September 2019, 530... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Company Rescue & Recovery
February 24, 2020 by Sandra

Seven tips for directors of insolvent companies
If your business is facing financial uncertainty, McAlister & Co offer a trusted insolvency service to provide expert business insolvency help. Running a... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency
February 20, 2020 by Sandra

What happens after insolvency?
‘Insolvency’ describes both the situation an insolvent company is in and the various legal procedures for dealing with this situation. Under the... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency, Registered Insolvency Practitioners
February 17, 2020 by Sandra

Five company rescue options for businesses in financial difficulty
Businesses can run into financial difficulty for a number of different reasons. From late payments that make it impossible to pay debts to relying too... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business rescue
January 29, 2020 by Sandra

Navigating Licences and Insolvency: Practical Advice for Small Businesses
If you’re embarking on a new business venture, you may be wondering if you need a business licence. Not all UK businesses require one, but if you do, it’s... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Licences
January 28, 2020 by Sandra

Insolvency trends in 2019
According to the Insolvency Service, total company insolvencies have continued to increase in the last two quarters of 2019, with an increase of 1.6% from... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Insolvency