Strategic and efficient debt recovery

When enforcement action is required, lenders need a partner who can move fast, act commercially, and deliver results. At BDO, our receivership offering is led by senior restructuring specialists who bring precision, control and commercial judgement to every appointment.

Whether the focus is on stabilising a trading entity or recovering value from a specific asset class, BDO delivers professional receivership management with a clear focus on lender objectives and stakeholder outcomes.

Our Receivership Services

BDO offers a full suite of receivership services, tailored to the nature of the security and the commercial objectives of the lender. Whether the appointment involves trading operations or specific asset realisation, our team brings clarity, structure, and results-focused execution to every engagement.

In cases where fixed and floating charges are held over substantially all of a company’s assets, a trading receivership may be used. This allows the business to continue operating under the receiver’s management, supporting the preservation of jobs, contracts, and goodwill during a sale process.

Where the security relates to specific assets — such as property, plant and equipment, receivables, or shareholdings — we act as fixed charge receivers to manage and realise those assets efficiently. Our team works to maximise recovery through a commercially sound, structured approach that protects both value and reputation.

From initial viability assessments to post-appointment recovery, we guide lenders through every stage of the process. Our services include:

Conducting viability reviews on behalf of secured investors with a view to identifying the best route to realising a return on the investment.
Advising on prioritising the assets on a value basis that underpins a lender's security.
Accepting appointments as a receiver and manager of a company and undertaking a realisation of assets on behalf of the secured investors.

Why appoint BDO?

At BDO, our approach to receivership is built on clear communication, commercial awareness, and practical experience. We understand the pressure lenders face when a borrower defaults, and we work quickly to stabilise the situation, preserve value, and deliver efficient recoveries. Our team is made up of senior restructuring specialists who take an active, partner-led role throughout the appointment. We collaborate closely with secured lenders, legal advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure that the process is managed professionally, transparently, and in line with your recovery goals.

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With BDO, you benefit from:

A responsive, partner-led approach with direct access to decision-makers
Integrated expertise across restructuring, corporate finance, real estate and tax
Clear commercial advice that considers the wider business context, not just the assets
Tailored strategies built around your specific lending position and security
Access to our international network, supporting cross-border asset recovery and coordination where required

Whether the appointment involves a single commercial asset or a complex trading business, we focus on practical solutions that maximise value and minimise risk.