Leading Business Services Reviews 33

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Voluntary liquidation in September 2023. Still not completed and now they're chasing us for £81,000. That we haven't had. Steer clear, they're supposed to be working for you. We have now got to get a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at leading that dealt with my case was absolutely amazing. When I did not understand they took time to explain, I was confident after speaking to them. They made this process easy and more m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lloyd Gilmore (of Leading UK) has worked with a number of my clients. On several occasions, his early intervention has been able to prevent them going into liquidation. When sadly one of my clien... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend working with Daria,.Everything in polish language which is important for me. She is extremely competent and professional, handling my ongoing company liquidation with great expertis... See more

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  1. Liquidator
  2. Bankruptcy Service
  3. Estate Liquidator
  4. Insolvency Service

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Leading Business Services are licensed insolvency practitioners who provide business rescue, insolvency and turnaround solutions for clients and professional partners across the UK. We are one of the largest liquidation companies in the UK and have an experienced and friendly team ready to help.

We help businesses and individuals facing financial difficulties. We thrive on solving problems and when challenged, we find creative solutions that work.

As well as solvent and insolvent liquidations, we also provide clients with many solutions using Administrations and Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) and turnaround assistance.

We know that people often find it hard to address financial problems, so we ensure that our staff are understanding and empathetic. We listen, we advise and we support our clients to quickly get them back on their feet.

We are licensed and authorised by the largest accountancy body, the Institute of Chartered Accountant in England & Wales. We are also members of the Insolvency Practitioners Association and R3, the insolvency trade body.

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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Voluntary liquidation in September…

Voluntary liquidation in September 2023. Still not completed and now they're chasing us for £81,000. That we haven't had. Steer clear, they're supposed to be working for you. We have now got to get a solicitor to handle this. Crooks

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thanks for your review. I can see from our files that you have had lengthy correspondence with the Liquidator regarding this. It is our legal and regulatory duty to carry out all matters as disclosed in the correspondence, and it appears that the matter is in hand.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient

Very efficient, for a small company Alan Mackie

December 15, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thanks for your review Alan, we're really pleased you have received an efficient service from the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Full professional

Full professional, from the begginning.
Kind and polite, very helpfully if needed support. Taking your problems on own shoulders making your life much easier.

December 15, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thank you very much for your review, we're very pleased you've had a positive experience at a difficult time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ridiculous company

Ridiculous company. STAY AWAY!!

Two years on from starting this case, and no sign of conclusion.

They rarely respond to emails and when they do, they fob you off.

If you want a firm to liquidate your company in a timely and efficient manner DO NOT USE LEADING!!!

UPDATE SINCE LEADING'S REPLY

Radio silence as expected. Despite stating someone would be in touch. This company is not to be trusted

December 4, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thank you for your feedback and apologies for any potential delays with progressing the matter. Your case has already been escalated and we will be in touch directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a poor start not fully…

After a poor start not fully understanding the procedures. Leading and its staff proved to be a very responsive company to deal with.

October 3, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi Rob,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We're glad to hear that the team were very responsive in getting back to you throughout the process.

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top class service

Top class service
Highly recommended

July 18, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi Roger,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience wit us.

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the first call till now all staff…

From the first call till now all staff have been helpful in explaining each step. As far as I can remember everything is done online to save time and speed up the process.

July 4, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi Robert,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience wit us.

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dealt with Georgie

I dealt with Georgie. She,she couldn't have been lovlier ,so kind and sympathetic but also very professional ,
I cant recommend her or the company highly enough guiding me through a very distressing time best company

June 30, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thank you so much for your review. We understand it can be a difficult time as a business Director, so we're pleased to hear the team provided much needed support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good decision about liquidation

In early October 2024, I decided to search online for how to close my Ltd company after 22 years in business. For many years it was doing very well, but after Brexit and then Covid, it started falling deeper and deeper into debt.

After filling out a form, I received a phone call from Daria, also Polish, who encouraged me—after a long conversation—to take this step, because there’s no point in struggling any longer. She told me I wasn’t alone; many businesses were going through the same thing.

It took me about another month to really think it through, but I finally made the decision. I began the process in November. It’s now coming to an end—although it could have gone faster, I was hit by depression. But now, I’m starting a new life, free from financial burdens that I would never have been able to overcome. Nearly £200,000 in debt...

There’s a lot of paperwork to go through, but Daria provides guidance with everything. I’ve now regained peace of mind, I’m coming out of depression, and I feel free.

I truly recommend taking this step—and getting in touch with Daria—to anyone in a similar situation.

Emanuel

June 19, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi Emanuel,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us during a difficult time. We have passed your feedback onto Daria.

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

my 'Liquidation' is now over 18 months

my 'Liquidation' is now over 18 months. not including the goal post change by the company of 'when' they decide the liquidation starts. AVOID. Bad communicators, bad at their jobs, very bad for business. I am so surprised any company can work like this. when you are used to an industry that delivers high quality work in a speedy and professional manner. It seems extraordinary that Leading survive as a company.

November 17, 2024
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thank you for your review, upon investigation I understand that the team have been in touch very recently regarding matters outstanding and these are under review. I do apologise if the communication has been of a poor standard, and we are taking measures to rectify this as a matter of priority.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The people who were really helpful

The people who were really helpful, in particular Daria Parol-Robson who is a ⭐️. Without her I wouldn’t know what to do. Thank you Daria!!!

June 16, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We have passed your feedback onto Daria!

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Initial engagement was good but…

Initial engagement was good but faltered part way through. Has now resumed but not completed yet.

May 1, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your patience as we’ve worked to get things back on track, and we’re glad to hear progress has now resumed.

If you have any questions or need further support as we complete the process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend working with…

I highly recommend working with Daria,.Everything in polish language which is important for me. She is extremely competent and professional, handling my ongoing company liquidation with great expertise. Her knowledge is impressive, and she’s also incredibly kind and approachable. Thanks to her support, the process so far has been smooth and reassuring. I’m truly grateful for her help and high level of service!

May 1, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi Mariusz,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We have passed your feedback onto Daria.

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

JUST A TERRIBLE COMPANY AVOID AT ALL COST

What a total shambles, by far the worst communication and the worst customer service i have ever experienced. Very misleading and full of empty promises, they do not have your best interest at heart, you have been warned, would rate Zero stars if i could, huge dissapointment.

March 12, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thanks for your review. I believe you have reviewed previously and we requested further information from you to enable us to investigate further, however you did not provide this. I shall do so again today. Thanks

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a disgustingly behaved company

This is a disgustingly behaved company. Was told they would look after us employee's through the liquidation process and they have not at all. In fact I received a nasty email from them telling me they will no longer reply to any correspondence from any employee's leaving us all in the dark in what is already a difficult time

January 10, 2025
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi Warren,
Thank you for your review. We have investigated the matter further and I can see we did email you on 10/01/2025 to explain the position and advised that all employee queries were being dealt with by our third-party agency who specialise in claims from employees. Within this email you were also advised that the Director has also been given all the relevant information and expectations of when you will be contacted for an update.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rapid service

Rapid service, great communications, excellent advice problem solving. all deadlines met. It was a pleasure to deal with this company.

November 11, 2024
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi Mark,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us.

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We’re glad to have been of assistance.

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficiency

Efficiency. Helpful supportive

August 2, 2024
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We’re glad to have been of assistance.

If you need to speak to us again in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The Leading Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great professional & responsive advice in difficult circumstances

I was finding it very difficult to obtain good advice on how to progress with my company. After 20 years of trading, one unpalatable option I was considering was a CVL. I reached out to Leading for advice.

I spoke with Claire Pitt one of Leading's Business Managers. Brilliant and exactly what I needed. Claire was responsive, personable, supportive, professional, very knowledgeable and (most importantly) she wasn't scared to tell me what I needed to know - even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear! In some respects brutal but good advice and what I needed to be told - if that makes sense.

The outcome of this early, responsive, open and professional advice from Leading is that it has prevented me from taking my company into liquidation which would not have been the right option for me.

Thank you Leading and Claire.

April 19, 2024
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Thank you Stephen. It was a pleasure to help. If you change your mind in the future and decide that you do need our help, we'd be happy to. All the very best.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend

Very poor and spasmodic communication It’s already a stressful process. This was made worse by continually being passed from one person to another. There were long gaps between communication and a lack of understanding of the difficult circumstances of the company directors.

December 14, 2023
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Reply from Leading Business Services

Hi Sarah, thanks for your review, and we're very sorry to hear that your experience has not been the best. I have had a look at your file and can see there were somewhat unusual circumstances (of which I won't go in to detail here). Apologies if there has been sporadic communication. One of the team will give you a call this week to discuss, in order to rectify the situation.

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