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Mark Phillips PARTNER Mark has 30 years’ experience in insolvency practice, dealing with a wide variety of assignments across many industries including construction, sports and leisure, pharmaceuticals, wholesale and retail. Mark also undertakes investigative cases where there are potential claims for, amongst other things, wrongful trading and misfeasance. Contact Mark: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Julie Swan PARTNER Julie is a chartered accountant as well as an insolvency practitioner and has worked in insolvency for over 25 years. Julie’s experience is widespread including appointments in construction, fashion, sports and leisure and retail. Julie has also worked within the finance team of a development/construction arm of a listed plc, giving her insight in this area and an understanding of the operational complexities in such businesses. As well as dealing with insolvency issues, Julie lends her experience to cashflow management issues on behalf of solvent clients. Contact Julie: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sam Talby PARTNER Sam is a licenced insolvency practitioner and chartered accountant specialising in providing restructuring, recovery and insolvency advice and programmes to individuals and owner-managed businesses: corporates and unincorporated bodies facing operational or financial uncertainty. Sam has particular experience in the entertainment, fashion, construction and marine industries. Wherever possible, his primary aim is to guide stressed businesses back to financial health with insolvency solutions being the last option. Contact Sam: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Stratford Hamilton PARTNER Stratford has 23 years' experience in insolvency. Over the last 10 years he has focussed on asset recovery through investigations and litigation. He has successfully brought civil actions of fraud and wrongful actions by directors and other individuals on behalf of creditor groups, UK Government agencies and shareholders. His investigations have led to significant recoveries not only here in the UK but also from various offshore locations including United States of America and Malaysia. Stratford is a member of the ICAEW and the Association of Business Recovery Professionals. Contact Stratford: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ALISON GROVES LITIGATION & INVESTIGATION EXECUTIVE Alison has over 25 years of litigation experience with a focus on insolvency and debt recovery. Her knowledge lends itself particularly well to investigation work and asset tracing. Alison works with the partners as well as external lawyers to maximise recovery, always with a commercial focus. Contact Alison: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Keith Hewison SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR Keith joined the practice in 2012, having previously worked in the Insolvency Service and a number of other insolvency practices from sole practitioner to a top 4 accountancy firm. Keith is CPI qualified and is based in our Newcastle office where he manages a mixed portfolio on Insolvency cases. Keith has 29 years' experience working in the industry. Contact Julie: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Manni Dhillon SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR Manni fell into the world of Corporate Recovery in 2001 having completed a degree in Business and IT! Manni is CPI qualified and has worked for some of the top 10 Accountancy firms based both in the City and nationally. Her experience covers all forms of corporate recovery, but specialises in personal insolvency from both debtor and creditor perspectives. She has also handled asset recoveries for receivers appointed by the Court to enforce Confiscation Orders. Based in our Kent office, Manni is currently managing a mixed portfolio of cases and offers support to local businesses facing financial uncertainty. Contact Manni: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HANNAH GARDNER SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR Hannah joined the practice in 2012 to start her Insolvency Career, having studied Business and Administration and previously worked within the retail industry. Hannah is CPI qualified and her experience covers all forms of insolvency, but specialises in Corporate Insolvency and has gained experience in trading Administrations. Based in our Uxbridge Office, Hannah manages a large range of insolvency cases, including Administrations, Liquidations and Bankruptcies. Contact Hannah: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

LACRA CONSTANTIN CASE ADMINISTRATOR Lacra had over 3 years' experience as an insolvency practitioner working in Eastern Europe until she joined PCR in 2019. During her career she has dealt with numerous complex insolvency cases that have required advanced knowledge of the law as it relates to insolvency and related litigation. Lacra is currently dealing with a mixed portfolio of cases, ranging from voluntary liquidations and administration to investigations. Lacra is looking to formally qualify in the UK as well as in Romania. Contact Lacra: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

RYAN THOMSON CASE ADMINISTRATOR Ryan joined the practice in 2018 and is starting his career in Insolvency after completing his Extended Business Diploma. Based in our Kent office, Ryan currently manages a mixed portfolio of insolvency cases, including Administrations, Liquidations and Bankruptcies and has gained experience in assisting with trading Administrations. Contact Ryan: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DARREN NEWTON CASE ADMINISTRATOR Darren joined the practice in March 2020 having spent the last few years as the licensee of a small local pub, where he witnessed the highs and lows of running your own business. Darren has also previously worked as an office administrator and has a NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. Based in our Bristol Office, Darren currently assists with the management of a range of cases including Liquidations, Bankruptcies and Administrations. Contact Darren: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AHMED ALI MARKETING & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE Ahmed joined the practice in November 2016 with a background in retail, marketing and account management, having worked in various industries including the media and tourism industry. His focus is to build and maintain business relationships and work with the partners in client liaison and to develop marketing scope and strategy within the practice. Contact Ahmed: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

KAREN MAHONEY PARTNERS PA Karen joined the Practice in April 2011 as PA to Julie Swan and Mark Phillips. She has worked in various industries including architects and surveyors, theatre, travel and leisure and is also a director of a family travel business where she has encountered and overcome the financial challenges that businesses face on a daily basis, helping her to understand the problems that arise. Contact Karen: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

JACKIE SMITH PARTNERS PA Jackie joined the Practice in June 2014 as PA to Julie Swan and Mark Phillips, having previously worked in various industries including sales and marketing and in education. In addition to working in collaboration with the partners, she has also worked closely with administrators and is responsible for compiling and maintaining several weekly reports. Contact Jackie: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

KARA BROWN OFFICE ASSISTANT Kara joined the practice in 2012 and is responsible for arranging all office supplies as well as ensuring the general maintenance of the office. Kara also deals with all incoming mail and assists the partners in the arrangement of lunches with clients. Contact Kara: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.