If the Dalai Lama handled director stress and Mother Teresa specialised in business rescue, you’d still call Chris Worden first. He brings clarity, calm, and straight-talking solutions when director... See more
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Welcome to Director First – Your Helping Hand In Business Insolvency At Director First, we’re here for UK directors facing tough times with their businesses. We understand it’s not easy dealing with money problems, and we offer free, friendly advice to help you out. Whether it’s about closing a business (liquidation), rearranging your business debts (debt restructuring/cva), getting your business back on its feet (turnaround),setting up a new company and purchasing the assets back, or just some advice around how to deal with business debt, we’ve got your back. We also help with sorting out big problems for directors, such as overdrawn directors’ loan accounts. Our past work at 1st Business Rescue was a big hit, earning us over 400 top reviews on Trustpilot. We’re really proud of helping so many directors understand their options and move forward. At Director First, we keep things clear and simple. We’ll guide you through every step, explain your choices in easy words, and make sure you know about any risks. Our goal is to help you feel confident and ready for a new start. Director First – Clear, Friendly Advice for a New Beginning in Business
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Chris gave me genuinely outstanding advice. What impressed me most was his honesty and integrity. He advised me in the best possible way, even when he could have easily tried to sell me something just to benefit himself. Instead of filling his pockets, he focused on what was truly right for me. That level of professionalism and transparency is rare to find. I felt completely supported, informed and confident in the decisions I made because of his guidance. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for trustworthy and expert advice.

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Had a conversation with Chris he was so helpful friendly and knowledgeable
He show me right path
Highly recommended

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Knowledgeable, reassuring, seemed to be working in my best interests in the advice given.

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Great advice, truly appreciated.
Shaun and Chris have been nothing short of fantastic giving me advice during a difficult time. When it's all done, I know I'll be forever grateful to them.

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Chris and Shaun provided brilliant advice. I ended up going for the cheapest insolvency firm I could find, which was a mistake. In hindsight, I should have gone with Director First, as their insight and support was much better and my outcome would have been much better in the long run. They genuinely have the director's best interest at heart.

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I honestly cannot recommend Shaun enough. From the very beginning of our liquidation, he has been calm, supportive and incredibly knowledgeable. He explains everything clearly, keeps you updated, and genuinely takes the stress out of what is a very difficult situation. He’s not only a great support personally, but he also gets the job done seamlessly and professionally. If you’re a director needing help, Shaun is absolutely the person you want in your corner.

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Arranged a call with Chris for some advice regarding an issue regarding my business. They were amazing! The advice was incredible so helpful and reassuring.
Running a buisness is never easy and having a company like this behind me and at the end of the phone, can and will only make my company stronger.
Thank you again

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I cannot thank Nadina enough for the exceptional support provided during a trying process. After months of trying to get clarity from other representatives, Nadina explained everything in one clear, concise paragraph, making a complex situation easy to understand. Her diligence, professionalism, and genuine care went above and beyond my expectations. I would not hesitate for a second to use this company again – truly excellent service from someone who is salt of the earth. Thank you Nadina 🙌🏼

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I have been communicating with the directors of the company for the last 4/5 months as we received an intimidating letter from HMRC, following a conversation and a robust response back after a period of time HMRC backed down and have actually released a retained payment!
As a business we were on the cusp of liquidation, following the assistance from Director First (Chris) we are looking forward to 2026.
Thank you so very much guys, just keep doing what your doing.

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Great Service
Shaun was quickly available, very knowledgeable and very helpful.
Gave me everything I needed know and was in the background should I have needed his help again.
Totally resolved the situation for me in no time at all, can't recommend these guys enough.

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"I received expert advice from Chris regarding business liquidation, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. He provided clear, practical guidance, helping me understand my options and the process step by step. His professionalism, responsiveness, and knowledge made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone seeking reliable liquidation advice."

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Spoke to Chris who gave me really insightful information about company and personal debt; He helped me come up with an action plan on how to resolve my companies issues.
I couldn't ask for more from a free 30 minute phonecall

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Emily and Shaun at Directors first have been an absolute game-changer for me. From the very beginning, they made it clear that they truly understand the pressures and responsibilities that come with being a director of a troubled company. Instead of overwhelming me with jargon or vague advice, they took the time to explain things clearly, simply, and in a way that actually made sense to me.
What really sets them apart is how supportive and hands-on they are. They don’t just tell you what to do and send you on your way — they walk alongside you, making sure you feel confident and supported at every stage. Working with Emily and Shaun felt less like dealing with a faceless organisation and more like having trusted friends who genuinely care about you. I couldn’t recommend Directors first highly enough.

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Had an excellent conversation with Chris Teal who provided some much needed insight and guidance. Thanks Chris!

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Chris at Director First took half an hour of his time to provide straightforward advice and he was kind and sympathetic in what is a challenging period. He offered practical advice and provided a useful letter and videos for navigating through what can be a daunting process. Would highly recommend Chris and his team.

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I was really struggling with my debt, and Mr. Shaun helped me understand everything and showed me how to get out of debt completely. The service was amazing, and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs help.

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I am quite sure that I was only able to endure what felt like the worst period of time in my life, because of the fantastic team at Director First. Thank you for your constant guidance, support and reassurance (at all hours). Couldn't have got through it without you, and your empathy and patience were so greatly appreciated the whole way through.

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We're in some difficulty as a company. After watching Chris on YouTube, I called Directors First and genuinely am overwhelmed how professional and understanding they have been. First from Chris, he told me exactly how it is, and gave really solid advice and arranged a call with Shaun. Shaun was very understanding, listened to my situation and gave me professional reassurance. There was no wooly advice just reality. They sent over useful videos free of charge but more importantly didn't make me feel like a criminal like the other IP individuals who I consulted with. We're still in the process of sorting things out, but I feel much more confident with Directors First as advisors.

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Chris was very helpful gave us really sound advice. Thank you

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Chris was very helpful on the phone with me and gave me a free advice that will benefit me a lot , I’m very grateful for he’s advice and he’s help , thank you very much again Chris

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