DK IP 8830
David Kirk
Kirks
Exeter · ICAEW
Founder of an independent rescue, recovery and insolvency practice established in Exeter in 1992.
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A little clarity goes a long way
A clear head.
A way forward.
When the company’s position feels complicated, start with someone on your side.
Understand what’s happening. Get the information together. Work through your next step, with your accountant involved.
Your situation first. A practical next step.
01 / A place to startService preview
What’s on your mind?
There’s no need to have it all worked out.
Start with a short briefA moment to organise your thoughts.
You choose what to share, and with whom.
Support for you, the director One brief, a clearer picture Your accountant, alongside you
02 / Support that starts with youYou don’t have to
You don’t have to
join the dots alone.
A disputed debt, pressure on cash flow, or a decision you’re unsure about. The first step is understanding your position.
Director Ally is being developed as a practical support service. This preview helps you prepare your brief and explore public practitioner profiles.
01
Make sense of the situation
Bring the facts, correspondence and dates into one place. Start with your account of what is happening.
02
Understand the decisions
Identify the questions around cash flow, director balances, payments and transfers that need proper advice.
03
Get the right people involved
Keep your accountant close. Where specialist help is needed, explore the individual practitioner and the work proposed.
Before the next decisionThe full picture
The full picture
makes a difference.
A payment, a dividend or an asset transfer needs context. A useful review brings together the records, the reasons and the questions an adviser needs to answer.
Prepare a transaction questionA more informed conversation
1
The records
What happened, when, and who was involved?
2
The context
What did the company receive? What was its position?
3
The next step
What evidence or specialist advice is needed?
Flags guide a review. Conclusions need evidence and professional judgement.
03 / When a specialist is the next stepFind the person.
Find the person.
Understand the fit.
Explore individual insolvency practitioners, with the firm they belong to and links to the sources. Build a shortlist to discuss with your accountant.
3 practitioners · Initial public profilesAlphabetical · Source checked 25 October 2026
JP IP 8835
Julie Anne Palmer
BTG Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP
Salisbury · IPA
Corporate recovery and turnaround experience, including appointments involving professional football and rugby clubs.
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PE IP 7254
Paul Ellison
KRE Corporate Recovery Limited
Reading · ICAEW
Corporate recovery and turnaround for owner-managed businesses, with published experience in retail and professional football.
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A few things, made clear
Before you begin.
Does a petition mean the company has to close?
A winding-up petition is an application to court. Its presence alone does not tell us whether the debt is disputed, whether the company can pay, or what has happened since publication. Check the current position and deadlines promptly with your adviser. Read the official guidance.
Do I need an insolvency practitioner straight away?
That depends on your situation. A disputed debt may need a solicitor; cash-flow questions may start with your accountant. If an insolvency process is appropriate, a licensed IP can advise on the procedure. The directory is there when you need it.
Can I involve my accountant?
Yes. Prepare and download your brief, including any practitioner shortlist, then share it with your accountant yourself. This preview does not send invitations or company information to anyone.
What information is available in the directory?
These initial profiles include official licensing references, public business contacts and firm-described experience. Case counts, asset distributions and historical fees have not yet been verified. Ask for a written quote covering the work, exclusions, VAT and expenses.
Can Director Ally tell me whether a transaction is safe?
Your records can help identify questions about payments, director balances and transfers. A screening flag is not a legal conclusion. Decisions about a particular transaction need the relevant evidence and appropriate professional advice, especially where a petition has been presented.