Understanding the Role of Insolvency Practitioners: Guidance from Molly Monks

Molly Monks - IP at Parker Walsh
September 6, 2025

When a company experiences financial distress, it may need to enter a formal insolvency procedure such as liquidation or administration. In these situations, it is essential to engage a licensed insolvency practitioner. Molly Monks, a fully qualified and licensed insolvency practitioner, has the expertise to act as a liquidator, administrator, or carry out other formal insolvency roles. Only licensed practitioners like Molly can legally be appointed to manage these processes, ensuring that the company complies with all statutory obligations while pursuing the most appropriate outcomes.

Common Misconceptions About Insolvency Practitioners

Despite the critical role of insolvency practitioners, many directors are hesitant to seek advice due to misconceptions about the profession. A common myth is that insolvency practitioners act solely in the interests of creditors. While it is true that licensed practitioners have a legal duty to act in the best interests of creditors, this does not mean they work against directors. Directors themselves share a responsibility to consider creditor interests, creating a shared objective between both parties. Molly Monks takes a balanced approach, providing advice that seeks the best possible solution for the company while fulfilling statutory responsibilities.

Comprehensive Guidance for Directors

Molly Monks provides directors with comprehensive guidance throughout the insolvency process. She begins by reviewing the company’s financial position, including assets, liabilities, and cash flow, to understand the current challenges.

Practical Steps and Restructuring Options

She advises on practical steps to improve the company’s position, such as negotiating repayment arrangements with suppliers, landlords, and HMRC. She also helps directors explore restructuring options, including downsizing or divesting loss-making parts of the business, where appropriate.

Transparency and Clear Advice

One of Molly’s core principles is transparency. She provides clear, detailed advice on the advantages and disadvantages of each potential option, outlining the likely outcomes of liquidation, administration, or other formal arrangements. Directors are fully informed at every stage, allowing them to make strategic decisions about the future of their company with confidence. While the practitioner has a duty to creditors, Molly ensures that directors are supported throughout, offering practical, professional guidance rather than pursuing punitive measures.

The Value of Engaging a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Engaging a licensed insolvency practitioner like Molly Monks ensures that the insolvency process is conducted efficiently, legally, and with integrity. She works to achieve outcomes that balance the interests of all stakeholders while providing directors with actionable solutions to manage financial challenges.

Professional Support During Financial Distress

By understanding the role of insolvency practitioners and dispelling common myths, directors can approach financial difficulties with greater confidence, knowing they have access to expert advice and support tailored to the needs of their business.

Molly Monks combines professional expertise with a commitment to clear communication, offering directors a trusted partner during challenging times. Her guidance ensures that companies facing financial distress have the best possible chance to stabilise, restructure, or manage an orderly exit, protecting both the company and its stakeholders.

Molly Monks M.I.P.A
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner at Parker Walsh

I am Molly Monks, a licensed insolvency practitioner at Parker Walsh. I have over 20 years of experience helping directors with the financial struggles they may face. I understand that it can be overwhelming and stressful, so I offer practical straightforward advice, which is also free and confidential. I spend time with directors to get a good understanding of their business and their goals, therefore providing the best tailored advice possible.

Email: molly@parkerwalsh.co.uk

Phone: 0161 546 8143

WhatsApp: 07822 012199

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