Interpath Advisory welcomes two new corporate insolvency practitioners

Interpath has announced the appointment of Edinburgh-based James Dewar and Joyce Thomson, who is based in Glasgow, as its new Scottish corporate insolvency practitioners (IP).

The news comes after both Dewar and Thomson successfully obtained their insolvency permits. The duo will now work alongside head of Scotland Alistair McAlinden and managing director Geoff Jacobs.

Dewar leads Interpath’s Edinburgh team and has operated in the Scottish corporate restructuring market for more than 20 years.

He has played a senior role on several high-profile cases over recent years, including the pre-pack administration of retailer Wilkies, the administration of the East Kilbride Shopping Centre, and the administration of OdysCap Edinburgh.

He also heads up Interpath’s pensions advisory practice in Scotland supporting corporate sponsors and trustees of defined benefit schemes.

In addition to accepting new corporate insolvency appointments, Dewar, alongside McAlinden and Jacobs, will take over the legacy Scottish corporate insolvency appointments of Blair Nimmo, who stepped down as Interpath’s chief executive back in April 2024.

Meanwhile, Glasgow-based Thomson is also a director at Interpath and has 15 years’ experience in the market specialising in Members’ Voluntary Liquidations and corporate simplification processes. Her national role will see Thomson accept solvent liquidation appointments across the UK.

In Scotland, Interpath’s market leading practice has offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen with more than 70 staff, including managing directors McAlinden, Jacobs and Alan Flower.

The announcement also comes as the firm continues its expansion into new overseas markets, including mainland Europe following the launch of its office in Paris, France, in June 2024.

Dewar, Restructuring Director at Interpath, said: “It is a privilege to step up as an appointment taker for Interpath in Scotland, alongside Alistair and Geoff. As the economic landscape continues to evolve, my focus remains on supporting our business community to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

“Many of the headwinds facing leadership teams are unlikely to disappear soon. In the coming months, we expect demand to remain strong for restructuring and turnaround support in pockets right across the economy, such as retail, construction, and logistics, as well as the nationally significant food and drink and Real Estate sectors.”

Joyce Thomson, Director at Interpath, added: “The UK insolvency framework is mature and has evolved to encompass a broad range of highly effective tools to ensure sound governance of corporate structures and the orderly winding up of companies.

“I’m thrilled to become a licence holder and bring my experience in MVLs and corporate simplification to support our clients and the continued expansion of our restructuring practice in the UK and Scotland here at Interpath.”