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Here you can find CAPA’s latest appointments to undertake forensic audits, as well as instructions for property services from a range of blue-chip clients including retailers, insolvency practitioners, leisure operators, banks and venture capitalists.

  • Promotion for Nicola

    We're delighted to announce that Nicola Hainey has been promoted to Associate Director. Nicola is experienced, dedicated and has a proven track record in achieving high value outcomes on complicated property rates matters. At a time when rates is the property 'hot potato', offering this expertise is an important and valued part of the wider, and ever-growing cost audit function of our business.

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    CAPA Director, Tony Sweeney, comments: "This promotion not only recognises Nicola's specialism, but also the role she play's in CAPA's business development. Her new role will focus on both existing and new client relationships and supporting CAPA's key strategic objective - driving maximum cost savings for our valued clients."

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  • Quiz Clothing (in admin)

    Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Orion Retail Limited, Tarak International Limited and Zandra Systems Limited, collectively trading as Quiz Clothing (“Quiz”), on 5 February 2026.

    Founded in Scotland in 1993, Quiz is a high street fashion retailer operating from 40 stores across the UK and seven concessions across the Republic of Ireland,

    Following their appointment, the joint administrators will continue to trade all 40 stores and seven concessions as a going concern while they assess options for the business. The Company’s online store, however, will close.

    The majority of the Company’s employees will be retained to assist the administrators in trading the business; however, it is with regret that the administrators can confirm 109 redundancies across Quiz’s head office in Glasgow and distribution centre in Bellshill, Lanarkshire.

    For the avoidance of doubt, Quiz concessions which trade from New Look and Matalan stores in the UK, are not part of the administration processes.

    Interpath have appointed CAPA to carry out a property audit over the companies portfolio.

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  • Johnsons 1871 Ltd (in admin)

    Johnsons 1871 is a long-established, family-run institution headquartered in Knutsford, Cheshire. Originally founded by Joseph Johnson as a glass and china dealer, the firm famously evolved by using horse-drawn carts for coal delivery in winter and home removals in summer.

    Today, the company operates as a nationwide "complete moving and installation partner". Its blue-chip client roster features major UK organisations such as:

    • Public Sector: The NHS and BBC Cymru Wales.
    • Corporate & Retail: Barclays, npower, B&Q, and The Co-operative

    On January 28, 2026, Steve Muncaster and Andrew Poxon of Leonard Curtis were appointed as joint administrators of Johnsons 1871 Ltd. The appointment was formally noted on February 3, 2026.

    Following the appointment, the administrators moved rapidly to execute a sale to Amer Logistics Ltd. This "pre-packaged" style transition ensured that the historic brand did not cease trading, preventing the loss of 155 years of heritage and avoiding 150 immediate redundancies.

    CAPA have been appointed to carry out a rates audit over the UK wide based depots.

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  • Empire Booze Limited t/a Bargain Booze (CVL)

    Liverpool based off-licence Empire Booze Limited t/a Bargain Booze has entered into a CVL.

    With 4 retail outlets in Liverpool and Southport area the liquidators Moorfields have appointed CAPA to carry out an rates audit over the portfolio.

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  • Headway Norfolk & Waveney Ltd (CVL)

    A charity that provides specialist support to people with brain injuries has entered into a CVL .

    Headway Suffolk will take over the contract and service delivery that was previously managed by Headway Norfolk and Waveney.

    The charity provided day centres and support groups in Norwich, Dereham, Long Stratton, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn.

    The liquidators Price Bailey have appointed CAPA to carry out a commercial rates audit over the properties.

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  • Phoenix Care Group Ltd (CVL)

    Phoenix Care Group Ltd, a specialist in residential care activities, has entered into a CVL.

    Liquidators Begbies Traynor have appointed CAPA to carry out an rates audit over 5 premises occupied by the company.

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  • TC Biopharm Ltd (in admin )

    TC BioPharm has appointed administrators, who have launched a sale process for the business and its assets.

    TC BioPharm is an early developer of allogeneic Gamma-Delta T-Cell therapies, initially pioneering their use for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). It was the first to conduct phase two clinical studies in AML using Gamma-Delta T Cells.

    The company operates from a research and development facility in Motherwell, with a small team of employees - none of whom will be immediately made redundant, as a sale is sought.

    Joint administrator Michael Magnay said: “TC BioPharm is a pioneering, clinical-stage cell therapy company with an experienced and highly skilled team.

    Alvarez & Marsal have appointed CAPA to carry out a property audit over the companies premises.

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  • R3 Annual Conference 2026

    Please join us at the R3 Annual Conference, taking place from 6-8 May in Budapest, Hungary to explore this year's theme '40 years forward: Learning from the past and the present, leading into the future'.

    We will be exploring the evolution of the restructuring, turnaround and insolvency profession across the four decades since the introduction of the Insolvency Act 1986, celebrating key milestones and the profession’s resilience, innovation and value.

    We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker will be Christine Armstrong, a research-led communications and management expert and acclaimed author specialising in the future of work, workplaces, leadership, and company communication.

    Christine will examine the evolution of the workplace over the past two decades, exploring when and why people stopped connecting to each other at work, what impact that’s had on culture and productivity and how we change it. Her core question is how do we make the modern world of work actually work?

    There will also be a range of social and networking activities to bring delegates together and build relationships across the profession, including lunches, the gala dinner, and a drinks reception.

    CAPA are main sponsors of this event again this year, we would love to see you there!

    There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available to raise your organisation and brand profile. For further information please view our sponsorship document here or email Nicola.Pogson@r3.org.uk to find out more.

    To register your place go here, or if you have any questions, please email the team at events@r3.org.uk.

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  • Richard House Trading Co Ltd (CVL)

    Following the administration of Richard House Children’s Hospice, the retail arm, comprising five charity shops, has entered into a CVL.

    The liquidators, S&W Partners, have appointed CAPA to review the commercial rates.

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  • Merit Group Services ltd (in admin)

    The main trading businesses of offsite specialist Merit have gone into administration with the loss of 340 jobs.

    James Lumb and Will Wright from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Merit Group Services Limited, and Merit Health Limited and Merit Holdings Limited today and yesterday.

    Directors at the Northumberland based firm have been examining options including a sale, refinancing and investment.

    James Lumb, managing director at Interpath and joint administrator, said: “The UK construction industry continues to face tremendous headwinds, with rising costs, high interest rates and subdued private sector demand having an impact on larger contracts in particular.

    “Although Merit has developed an outstanding reputation for the quality and innovation of its specialist offsite solutions, these broader challenges proved to be insurmountable.”

    He continued: “We continue to explore options in order to find a solution that works for Merit’s customers, employees and creditors. In the meantime, we are prioritising providing support to all those who have been affected by redundancy, including supporting them with claims to the Redundancy Payments Service.”

    Interpath have appointed CAPA to carry out a rates audit over the companies portfolio.

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