Steven Wiseglass: Founder & Director: Manchester Licensed Insolvency Practitioner
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Steven Wiseglass is the founder and director of Inquesta, a specialist insolvency practice based in Manchester, England. As a licensed Insolvency Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in corporate recovery and insolvency, Steven has dedicated his career to helping business owners navigate financial distress with dignity, clarity, and expert guidance.
Since establishing Inquesta in 2012, Steven has built a practice centered on providing expert-led, advice accessible to owner-managed businesses, while maintaining the highest professional standards. Steven’s approach combines technical expertise with an understanding of the unique stresses and emotional challenges business owners face during difficult times.
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
Steven holds the highest professional credentials on offer in the UK insolvency sector:
- Licensed Insolvency Practitioner: Licensed by the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA).
- Fellow of R3: The Association of Business Recovery Professionals.
- R3 North West Regional Committee Member: Contributing to regional insolvency standards and practices in the North West of England.
These memberships demonstrate his commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of insolvency legislation, ethical practice standards, and best practices in business recovery across the UK.
Career Experience & Expertise
20+ Years in Insolvency Practice: Steven began his insolvency career in 2002, starting as a trainee at a Manchester-based insolvency practice. He qualified as a licensed Insolvency Practitioner in March 2007, completing all professional exams and practical requirements set by the regulatory bodies.
After nearly a decade of experience at other practices, he founded Inquesta in January 2012 with a clear vision: to provide small and medium-sized business owners with a level of personal access to expert, director-led insolvency advice rarely found at larger firms.
Core Areas of Specialisation
Steven’s primary focus is advising directors of owner-managed distressed businesses across Greater Manchester and throughout the UK. His expertise spans the complete spectrum of corporate and personal insolvency solutions, including:
- Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs)
- Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs)
- Administration
- Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs)
- Bankruptcy
Why Directors Choose Steven Wiseglass
Two Decades of Real-World Experience
With over 20 years in insolvency practice, and 18 years as a qualified Insolvency Practitioner, Steven has managed every type of corporate distress scenario. This experience means he can quickly identify the most appropriate solution for each unique situation, saving directors time, money, and stress.
Manchester-Based, UK-Wide Service
Operating from Manchester in the heart of the North West’s business community, Steven serves clients throughout Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, and beyond. His deep understanding of regional business challenges is combined with expertise in national insolvency legislation and procedures.
Straight-Talking Professional Guidance
Steven’s communication style prioritises clarity over jargon. Directors working with him receive honest assessments of their options, realistic expectations about outcomes, and transparent explanations of processes and costs. This approach builds trust during uncertain times.
Regulated, Licensed, Accountable
Unlike unregulated advisors and fraudulent recovery services, Steven operates under strict regulatory oversight. An IPA-licensed practitioner and R3 Fellow, he is bound by professional codes of ethics and subject to regular regulatory review, providing directors with genuine protection and recourse.