Course Details

A session that provides accountants with an update on hot topics in restructuring and insolvency including HMRC enforcement action, TTP arrangements, insolvency stats, a warning about unlicensed insolvency practitioners and case studies to walk attendees through key insolvency and business rescue strategies. The session has been designed to pick up the key issues that are arising in the restructuring and insolvency word which will impact client decision-making and client advice. The unlicensed insolvency practitioner hot topic is aa timely reminder of the rogue operators targeting your clients directly through social media which are leading to large scale fraud. The session will assist with distressed client advice, aid client retention and help mitigate the risks to both advisor and client directors.


The following topics are covered during this presentation:

  • National corporate insolvency levels and case studies- Levels of insolvency leading up to the current period including current industry distress levels. We will also cover three recent case studies to provide a brief summary of circumstances leading to restructuring solution
  • Unlicensed insolvency practitioners and their tactics – rogue operators are targeting your clients directly with significant levels of fraud identified with your client directors typically left facing financial claims and disqualification actionHMRC enforcement and TTP arrangements – Latest stats, success rates and typical time periods
  • Director disqualification update - current levels of disqualification and reasons for disqualification
  • Incorporation of social Clubs – Club insolvencies continue to remain a regular referral into our teams and the financial risk faced by committees, Club officials and members risks for unincorporated Clubs and Friendly Societies is often overlooked or simply not known. We will cover these key concerns.

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Partner, FRP Advisory

Martyn Pullin

Martyn joined FRP in 2017, and is a Partner in the Restructuring Advisory team in Teesside. As a Chartered Certified Accountant, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner and member of the Turnaround Managers Association, he has significant experience advising businesses and not-for-profit organisations, usually during times of financial distress.

Well-connected throughout the North East region, Martyn has extensive experience working with clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to large multi-site operations, rescuing as many as possible. He is increasingly engaged in advisory assignments working with existing management teams to maximise stakeholder outcomes, and has particular experience dealing with retail, construction, charities, licensed trade and manufacturing businesses.

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Naomi Jordan

Naomi joined FRP in 2014, as an assistant manager in our Leicester team with 20 years’ experience in restructuring. Having successfully qualified as an Chartered Certified Accountant and a qualified Insolvency Practitioner, Naomi is now a Director in our Restructuring team Advisory team in Nottingham. Dring this time she has gained experience advising businesses and individuals usually during times of financial distress. Naomi has a wide-ranging experience in corporate insolvency including pre-pack, trading and non-trading administrations, Law of Property Act Receiverships, Company voluntary arrangements, and Liquidations (both solvent and insolvent) across multiple sectors including construction, hospitality and transport. In addition, Naomi has also gained experience of dealing with personal insolvency matters including bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangements.