PKF Francis Clark appoints two directors for business recovery
Mark Roach has over 30 years of experience dealing with businesses in financial difficulties, while Michael Hall has over 20 years of experience in finance, accounting and restructuring
PKF Francis Clark has announced the appointments of Mark Roach to the role of associate director in Bristol and Michael Hall as director in Truro, bringing the numbers of insolvency practitioners up to five at the firm in the South West.
Roach brings over 30 years of experience in dealing with businesses in financial difficulties, from larger mid-corporate entities to partnerships and sole traders in sectors including IT, manufacturing, professional practices, leisure, hospitality and care homes.
Hall, who is reportedly the only licensed insolvency practitioner based in Truro, has over 20 years of experience in finance, accounting and restructuring. He specialises in providing bespoke rescue solutions for SMEs across a variety of sectors, including retail, hospitality, manufacturing, consultancy and construction.
Roach said: “Having enjoyed working with some of the team here in the past, I felt that PKF Francis Clark’s ethos would be a good fit for me because what I enjoy about my job is helping people to secure the future of their businesses.
“Going through a formal insolvency process can be a very emotional experience for a business owner, so I’ve always taken a holistic, hands-on approach to helping them through it.”
Hall added: “Having recently moved to Cornwall with my family, I’m looking forward to being part of the community and building relationships with other professionals, including other accountants who want the best for their clients but don’t have the specialist expertise in-house to advise on restructuring.
“PKF Francis Clark has a strong reputation in the region, with a wealth of local and technical knowledge, and I’m excited by the opportunity to help grow our team here in Truro. I believe in being approachable and taking a practical and commercial approach to exploring all rescue options.”
Lucinda Coleman, partner and head of business recovery at PKF Francis Clark, said: “Mark and Michael bring many years’ experience of acting to achieve the best possible outcomes for business owners, employees and creditors, so I’m delighted they have joined us.
“We’re investing in growing our team, with experts on the ground across the region, in order to help businesses through the difficult times ahead. With proactive advice, it’s often possible to secure the future of distressed businesses, so we always encourage directors to seek advice as early as possible if trading is deteriorating.”
