Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Quantity Surveying & Financial Advisory Solutions
Established as a specialist quantity surveying practice, we provide restructuring, recovery, and advisory services to clients across the construction and financial sectors. Our team combines over four decades of industry experience with a commitment to delivering clarity in complex situations. We work closely with insolvency practitioners, banks, and construction firms to develop tailored solutions that maximise value and mitigate risk. Our expertise spans corporate restructuring, asset-based lending, and operational management, underpinned by a deep understanding of contractual and financial challenges.With offices across the UK, we offer targeted commercial advice to support businesses in distress, facilitate informed lending decisions, and design innovative funding structures. Our reputation is built on accuracy, transparency, and a client-centric approach that prioritises practical outcomes.
Services
Corporate Restructuring
Asset Based Lending
Financial Advisory
Debt Realisation
Operational Management
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in the construction sector.
- We provide accurate assessments of trading profiles and contractual risks.
- Our team has worked with UK insolvency practitioners for decades.
- We design innovative funding structures for construction SMEs and corporates.
- We offer practical solutions for debt realisation and dispute resolution.
Services
Corporate Restructuring
We support insolvency practitioners and businesses in distress with restructuring strategies. Our services include trading viability assessments, balance sheet reviews, and funding model development. We help clients navigate formal insolvency processes while maximising stakeholder value through data-driven insights and stakeholder engagement.
Asset Based Lending
Specialising in construction-sector asset-based lending, we provide lenders with collateral assessments and risk analysis. Our services include contract portfolio reviews, cash flow forecasting, and security structure optimisation. We help banks and ABL providers make informed lending decisions while managing construction-sector credit risks effectively.
Financial Advisory
We offer tailored financial advisory services to construction firms and lenders. Our expertise covers debt recovery, contract profitability analysis, and operational improvement strategies. We provide independent assessments of financial health and develop actionable plans for businesses facing cash flow challenges or seeking growth opportunities.
Debt Realisation
Our debt realisation services focus on maximising returns from construction contracts. We conduct detailed debtor analysis, resolve payment disputes, and implement recovery strategies. We assist insolvency practitioners with adjudication processes and develop exit strategies for underperforming contract portfolios.
Operational Management
We provide operational support for construction firms facing financial distress. Our services include cash flow forecasting, performance bond reviews, and management system improvements. We help directors implement restructuring plans, secure alternative financing, and navigate complex operational challenges to restore business stability.
People
Stephen Knowles
Regional Director
Stephen leads our South East operations with over 25 years of experience in construction sector financial advisory. He specialises in asset-based lending and insolvency support, delivering practical solutions for clients across the UK.
Vince Rolandi
Regional Director
Vince manages our North East team, focusing on corporate restructuring and debt recovery. With a background in quantity surveying, he provides expert guidance to insolvency practitioners and construction firms facing financial challenges.
Gareth Hill
Regional Director
Gareth oversees operations in the North West and Midlands, specialising in operational management and funding strategy. His expertise in construction contract analysis helps clients navigate complex financial scenarios and implement recovery plans.
David Eshelby
Senior Advisor
David provides strategic advisory services with a focus on lender risk management. His 30-year career in construction finance includes roles in major insolvency cases and development of innovative ABL solutions.
Questions
What services does Leslie Keats offer?
We specialise in corporate restructuring, asset-based lending, financial advisory, debt realisation, and operational management for construction and financial sector clients.
How long has Leslie Keats been in business?
Our team has over 40 years of combined experience in the construction sector, with a focus on quantity surveying and financial advisory services.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across the UK, with offices in the South West, South East, North East, North West, and Midlands regions.
Do you work with banks and financial institutions?
Yes, we provide banks with risk assessments, collateral audits, and lending strategy advice, particularly for construction-sector borrowers.
Can you assist with insolvency cases?
We support insolvency practitioners with trading assessments, asset realisation strategies, and stakeholder reporting to maximise value in formal insolvencies.
