Xeinadin strengthens Corporate Recovery offer with Blackpool acquisition

Accountancy firm specialising in advising SMEs and individuals, Xeinadin, has announced its the acquisition of Blackpool based insolvency practice, Campbell Crossley & Davis, in an expansion of its corporate recovery team.

The move brings an experienced Corporate Recovery team into Xeinadin, including partners Ian Williamson, Chris Brindle and Francesca Vivace. Based in Blackpool and operating across the North West, Campbell Crossley & Davis has established itself advising owner-managed businesses on restructuring, formal insolvency procedures and financial resolution. 

Expansion of the Xeinadin Corporate Recovery offer comes  at a time when insolvency levels remain elevated compared with pre-pandemic norms. Independent analysis suggests that UK business insolvencies could be up to 43% higher than pre-COVID averages, with key sectors like construction, hospitality and retail among the most affected. Strengthening the team enhances depth and regional reach, ensuring businesses have access to experienced, partner-led advice when considering restructuring or exit options. 

Derry Crowley, CEO of Xeinadin, said:

“Corporate Recovery is a critical part of the advice SMEs need in the current climate. Bringing Campbell Crossley & Davis into Xeinadin represents a deliberate investment in strengthening that specialist capability, ensuring we can support business owners through every stage of the cycle across the UK and Ireland.” 

Alan Fallows, Head of Corporate Recovery at Xeinadin, said:

“This acquisition strengthens our presence in the North West while reinforcing the way we operate nationally because our Corporate Recovery work is delivered as one coordinated team across offices. Cases can vary significantly in scale and complexity, and having deeper technical resources across locations ensures we can respond quickly while maintaining a local, relationship-led service.” 

Ian Williamson, Partner and Founder of Campbell Crossley & Davis, said:

“The insolvency market has changed significantly since we started in 1994. Many directors today are facing sustained pressure, and too often they come for advice later than they should. What hasn’t changed is the need for clear, honest advice. Joining Xeinadin allows us to retain our local focus in Blackpool, operating as usual, while benefiting from wider infrastructure, technical support and access to a broader client base. It also enables us to work more closely with colleagues across tax, restructuring and advisory, ensuring clients understand their options at an earlier stage.” 

Campbell Crossley & Davis partners, Chris Brindle and Francesca Vivace, will continue in their roles, with the full team remaining in Blackpool. The acquisition reinforces Xeinadin’s commitment to maintaining local relationships, supported by national resources and specialist expertise. 

The expanded Corporate Recovery practice will focus on early intervention, restructuring advice and formal insolvency processes, helping SMEs assess their options at the earliest possible stage and avoid unnecessary financial deterioration.