Bennett Jones Insolvency: who they are and what to do if your IVA is with them
Have an IVA with Bennett Jones Insolvency, or a letter from them? Here is who they are, what to do if you are struggling, and where to go if something goes wrong.
Applies to: England, Wales & Northern Ireland (trust deeds in Scotland)
What to do now
- If you have an IVA with them and are struggling, contact them before you miss a payment.
- Check the alternatives to an IVA before agreeing to one.
- Free, impartial advice is available from charities such as StepChange and National Debtline.
At a glance
| What it does | IVA, Debt Management Plan (informal), Debt Relief Order, Bankruptcy, Debt consolidation / remortgage |
|---|---|
| Company | Bennett Jones Limited (Companies House no. 06783589; named Adams Pickard Limited until March 2022) |
| Based in | Manchester |
| Group | Its website says The Debt Advisor Ltd, which provides debt advice, shares common shareholders with Bennett Jones. |
| Insolvency practitioners | Its website says its named insolvency practitioners are regulated and authorised by the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA). |
| Website | www.bennett-jones.co.uk |
Who Bennett Jones Insolvency are
Bennett Jones is a Manchester-based firm of licensed insolvency practitioners that provides IVAs. Its website also covers debt management plans, Debt Relief Orders, bankruptcy and debt consolidation. Insolvency Service statistics list Bennett Jones Insolvency among the six largest IVA providers in 2025, with 4,260 new IVAs (5.9%).
If you already have an IVA with Bennett Jones Insolvency
- Struggling with a payment? Tell your supervisor straight away. Most IVAs allow a payment break or a reduced payment if your circumstances change. IVA payment breaks.
- Missed payments? Missing payments can lead to your IVA failing. Act before it gets to that. Missed an IVA payment.
- Annual review coming up? You will be asked about your income and spending each year. What happens at an annual review.
- Money coming in? A windfall, inheritance or pay rise may have to go into the IVA. IVA windfalls.
- Thinking of ending it? There are routes out, including switching to another solution. Switching from an IVA.
How to complain about Bennett Jones Insolvency
You can complain by phone, email or post to Bennett Jones Insolvency, Lloyds House, 22 Lloyd Street, Manchester M2 5WA. It normally aims to give a full response within 28 days. If you are unhappy with the response about a formal insolvency appointment such as an IVA, you can complain to the practitioner's regulator through the Complaints Gateway, using the online form on gov.uk or the Insolvency Service Enquiry Line.
If you are unhappy with how an insolvency practitioner has acted, you can complain to the Insolvency Service Complaints Gateway, which passes complaints to the practitioner’s licensing body.
If you are thinking about an IVA
An IVA is a legally binding agreement to pay part of what you owe over usually five or six years. It suits some people and not others, and the provider is paid from your payments. Before you agree to one with any firm, read how IVA companies make money and compare the alternatives to an IVA. Free advice is always available.
Independent page. My Debt Cleared is not connected with Bennett Jones Insolvency. We do not review or rate firms. Details were checked against the firm’s own website and official records on 21 October 2026.
You never have to pay for debt advice. MoneyHelper (government-backed), StepChange, National Debtline and Citizens Advice all give free, confidential advice with no obligation.
Common questions
Is Bennett Jones Insolvency a debt charity?
No. Bennett Jones Insolvency is a commercial firm. Free debt advice is available from charities such as StepChange and National Debtline.
What should I do if I can't pay my Bennett Jones Insolvency IVA?
Contact Bennett Jones Insolvency straight away and ask about a payment break or a reduced payment. Missing payments without telling them can lead to the IVA failing.
How do I complain about Bennett Jones Insolvency?
Use Bennett Jones Insolvency's own complaints procedure first. If you are unhappy with how an insolvency practitioner acted, you can complain to the Insolvency Service Complaints Gateway.