Armstrong Watson appoints restructuring and insolvency director in Newcastle

Armstrong Watson has appointed Kerry Pearson as its new Restructuring and Insolvency director in the Newcastle team.

Pearson is a licensed insolvency practitioner with more than 30 years’ experience, and has “extensive expertise” in dealing with both corporate and personal insolvencies across a variety of business sectors and industries.

She joins the firm after nine years at Azets, where she was a partner. Prior to that she worked at Tait Walker for almost two decades.

Pearson, who will now lead the Restructuring and Insolvency team in Newcastle, is also the vice chair of the R3 North East Regional Committee.

Commenting on her appointment, she said: “Armstrong Watson is an ambitious, growing firm with a great culture, and I’m really looking forward to strengthening what the firm has to offer.”

Mike Kienlen, Armstrong Watson’s chairman and head of Restructuring and Insolvency, added: “I am delighted that Kerry is joining Armstrong Watson to head up our Restructuring and Insolvency team in the North East. Kerry brings a huge amount of experience, knowledge, and skill to the team. She will support the existing RI Team to continue to provide clients with the right advice when they need it most.”