Experienced Insolvency Practitioners in Manchester

Clear, professional advice for company Directors across the country considering closing a solvent or insolvent company.

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30+ Years

Experience

5,555+ Companies

Helped

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Who we are

Clarke Bell is a firm of licensed Insolvency Practitioners in Manchester helping company Directors across the country deal with financial difficulties and solvent or insolvent company closure. They also work closely with accountants supporting clients who need specialist advice.

Founded in 1994 by John Bell, a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the firm has advised thousands of Directors and worked closely with accountants across the UK for more than 30 years.

With over 5,555 company liquidations completed, Clarke Bell is one of the UK’s most experienced company liquidators. Our team provides clear, practical advice to help Directors understand their options and close their companies responsibly.

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Who we help

Clarke Bell supports company Directors and their accountants across a wide range of industries.

Our clients typically include:

Company Directors facing financial pressure
Directors looking to close a company responsibly
Shareholders planning an orderly company closure
Contractors closing limited companies following IR35 changes
Accountants seeking trusted insolvency support for their clients who need to close their company with a liquidation process (MVL or CVL).

Every business situation is different. Our team works closely with Directors and their accountants to understand their circumstances and recommend the most appropriate solution.

Support for solvent and insolvent company closures

Clarke Bell supports Directors and accountants with both solvent and insolvent company closures, including Members’ Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs) and Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs).

Our fees start from £1,245 + VAT + disbursements for MVLs and £1,995 + VAT for CVLs, giving clients clear pricing from the start.

Clarke Bell is also Cyber Essentials Certified, giving Directors and accountants added reassurance that sensitive company and financial information is handled securely.

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Clarke Bell in the press

Clarke Bell regularly provides expert commentary on company liquidation, insolvency, and contractor issues.

Our insights have been featured in a range of national publications and industry media, including:

What our clients say

Read what our clients have said about the advice and support they received from Clarke Bell.

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   Gustavo Romero 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Despite having a very tight deadline, they handled the Members' Voluntary Liquidation for my limited company in the most professional and efficient way.
  
 
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   Carlo Romano 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dealing with Clarke Bell Ltd was a real pleasure. They were very professional and all the individuals I dealt with were helpful and patient. The process was very efficient and clear instruction at every stage. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
  
 
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   James Warner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had an excellent service from Clarke Bell, who have guided me through the process of Members Voluntary Liquidation of my company. The process was conducted in a timely manner with excellent communication and quick responses to my questions. In particular I would like to thank Samantha the Senior Insolvency Administrator who dealt with my case for her expertise and amenable manner. I also feel that the service  given was excellent value for money.
  
 
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   ian taylorson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Prompt and efficient service making the whole process easy to deal with.
  
 
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   Regina Polter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quick and hassle-free voluntary liquidation, clearly explained.
  
 
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   alan glenister 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clarke Bell Ltd have recently dealt with our company MVL. The process was straight forward and all correspondence was very easy to follow and act upon. We found the guidance and service to be 1st class and would thoroughly recommend Clarke Bell Ltd to any business requiring this service.
  
 
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   Greg Ede 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just want to recognise the work Samantha, Tim and the whole team at Clarke Bell put in to help us liquidate our company. We really appreciated their guidance, clear instructions and patience throughout the process. I wouldn’t hesitate in highly recommending Clarke Bell to anyone requiring or considering their services. Thank you once again!
  
 
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   Simon Paterson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A prompt, efficient and professional service to my clients. I would recommend.

Meet the team

Clarke Bell’s team consists of experienced insolvency professionals and liquidation specialists who work together to provide expert advice and support to company Directors and their accountants.

John Bell

Senior Partner | Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Toyah Poole

Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Jessica Williams

Qualified Insolvency Practitioner (Corporate)

Elizabeth Scott

Corporate Insolvency Manager

Samantha Hall

Assistant Manager

Jake Kirkham

Assistant Insolvency Manager

Why choose Clarke Bell?

Choosing the right Insolvency Practitioner matters. Clarke Bell has been helping Directors deal with insolvency and company closure since 1994, providing clear advice, efficient processes, and professional support at every stage.

Licensed Insolvency Practitioners
Regulated by the ICAEW

30+ Years
Company liquidation experience

Supporting Directors
Across England and Wales

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