Welcome to FRP Advisory’s Southampton office, located at Charlotte Place.
Local expertise, national reach
Southampton‑based advisers, strengthened by FRP’s nationwide scale and resources.
Specialists in restructuring and insolvency
Extensive experience in delivering restructuring, recovery and insolvency advice and solutions.
Trusted support for asset-based lenders
We support asset-based lenders with tailored risk and recovery strategies.
Cash flow support for SMEs
Decades of experience supporting SME cash flow, from funding to outsourced credit management.
Primary Contacts
Sandy Kinninmonth
Sandy joined FRP in 2022, and is a Partner in the Restructuring Advisory team, based in our Southampton office.
Sandy Kinninmonth
Sandy joined FRP in 2022, and is a Partner in the Restructuring Advisory team, based in our Southampton office.
Alex Hilton-Baird
Alex joined FRP in 2024 following the acquisition of the Hilton-Baird Group, a commercial finance brokerage and risk management group he founded in 1997.
Alex Hilton-Baird
Alex joined FRP in 2024 following the acquisition of the Hilton-Baird Group, a commercial finance brokerage and risk management group he founded in 1997.
Our Services
At our Southampton office, we specialise in restructuring and debt advisory services
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Restructuring Advisory
Our team helps to stabilise operations in cases where businesses are experiencing financial distress, putting in place strategies for recovery and growth, whilst protecting value.
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Corporate restructuring
Where businesses are facing operation or financial challenges, our team delivers practical solutions from refinancing and turnaround planning to formal restructuring processes to achieve the best outcomes for all parties.
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Contentious insolvency
We provide expert guidance in contentious insolvency, uncovering hidden assets, investigating and resolving disputes, and ensuring fair outcomes through tailored strategies and forensic expertise
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Corporate advisory
We work with leadership teams, boards and shareholders in both steady conditions and periods of uncertainty to deliver objective, commercially grounded advice, shaping decisions and helping improve performance.
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Lender services
Lending decisions carry real risk, so clarity matters. We assess a borrower’s financial health, set realistic funding structures, test covenant headroom and give lenders the confidence to act decisively.
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Asset-based lending
Receivables, stock and property can all unlock working capital. We assess your asset base and match you with lenders best placed to fund growth, acquisitions or refinancing.
Restructuring and debt advisory specialists in Southampton
Our Southampton team provides specialist restructuring and debt advisory support to businesses across Hampshire, the South Coast and nationally. Working with management teams, shareholders and lenders, we help organisations secure funding, navigate refinancing requirements and optimise debt facilities to support growth, acquisitions and wider strategic objectives.
Hilton-Baird Group companies, part of FRP Group, are based in the Southampton office, operating nationally to support businesses and lenders with their cash flow or risk management needs.
Southampton
3rd Floor,
2 Charlotte Place,
Southampton SO14 0TB
Phone
+44(0)238 144 8200
A little about our office
We work with company owners, management teams and lenders on a wide range of situations — from strategic decision-making to stakeholder negotiations. Our services include comprehensive business advisory and restructuring services, helping organisations address cashflow issues, creditor pressure and operational challenges. Whether you need early options analysis or the support of a licensed insolvency practitioner in Southampton, we offer practical, objective advice tailored to your circumstances.
Alongside this, our specialists provide support in areas such as business transformation, asset finance, asset management and FCA compliance consulting. We also assist organisations requiring input on financial governance or improved profitability, and collaborate closely with FRP’s national network to bring in the right expertise when required.
With deep knowledge of the local market and wide experience across many sectors, our Southampton team is well placed to support businesses navigating change, exploring opportunities or managing financial pressure.
Hilton-Baird Group
Hilton-Baird Group, acquired by FRP Advisory in 2024, provides cash flow and risk management solutions to SMEs and corporates businesses, as well as banks and independent lenders. Whilst based from the Southampton office, the team is able to provide this support nationwide.
Comprising a commercial finance brokerage, debt collection agency and risk management experts, collectively Hilton-Baird companies support businesses to improve their cash flow, manage their risk and achieve their objectives.
How to find us
Meet our team in Southampton
Here are a few members of the Southampton team, or feel free to
meet the entire team.
Contact your local FRP Advisory team
Whether you are responding to immediate pressure, planning your next move, or seeking specialist advice on a complex matter, FRP is here to help. Our local teams provide clear, practical and senior-led guidance, supported by the scale, experience and specialist capability of FRP’s wider national network.
Local insight, national reach:
Work with advisers who understand the regional market and can draw on expertise from across FRP.
Clear advice when it matters:
Get practical guidance from experienced specialists who help you assess your options and move forward with confidence.
Support tailored to your situation:
From restructuring and insolvency to corporate finance, forensic services and advisory support, we will connect you with the right team for your needs.