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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

September 16, 2019 by Sandra

Compulsory winding up explained: what is a creditor petition?
A creditor petition is often the last step a creditor can take to collect an unpaid debt; it can also be called a winding up petition, or WUP. These can... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: CVA
September 2, 2019 by Sandra

Is it possible to trade out of insolvency?
Trading out of insolvency is a term is used to describe the process by which a company with a negative cash flow establishes a strategy to survive. This... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Business Insolvency, trading out of insolvency
August 19, 2019 by Sandra

How to Appoint an Administrator for Your Company
A practical guide on how to appoint an administrator when facing insolvency Understanding how to appoint an administrator is an important step for any... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Company Administration
August 16, 2019 by Sandra

CVAs for landlords: what do you need to know?
A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is a company rescue and restructuring option which can help ensure the survival of your company. If a company has a... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: CVA
July 12, 2019 by Sandra

Corporate Recovery and Insolvency: Three Strategic Reasons to Sell Your Business
At some point during the running of your business, selling it on may become a practical option, particularly in the context of corporate recovery and... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Finance
July 11, 2019 by Sandra

The key differences between bankruptcy and liquidation
Bankruptcy is the process of getting rid of all unsecured debts by the selling of assets owned by the debtor. It’s different to the liquidation process as... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: CVL
July 8, 2019 by Sandra

Business debt advice for directors of distressed companies
Financial distress is a very difficult time for directors. Not only do you have to start navigating insolvency jargon and working out what’s best for your... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Insolvency
June 25, 2019 by Sandra

How a Professional Insolvency Practitioner Can Help Test the Stability of Your Business
Your business’s ability to withstand a temporary issue is the real test of its financial stability. For instance, if you’re able to recover after a drop... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Insolvency
June 25, 2019 by Sandra

Advanced Subscription Agreements: what are they and what do you need to consider?
As a start-up business owner, you may have come across the term “advanced subscription agreement” (ASA) when seeking investment. It’s a great way to raise... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: Insolvency
June 25, 2019 by Sandra

Find an Insolvency Practitioner to Ease the Process
Why it’s important to find an insolvency practitioner you can trust If your business falls into insolvency, it can be incredibly confusing and stressful.... [Read the full blog...]
Filed Under: liquidation