FRP has appointed Holly Holgate as a partner in its restructuring advisory practice, in order to strengthen its financial services and insolvency capabilities.
Holgate joins the firm from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where she spent three years leading the regulator’s resolution and insolvency department and is a qualified insolvency practitioner.
The new partner has more than 20 years of experience in restructuring and financial services. Holgate previously held director roles at EY-Parthenon and Deloitte, focusing on options analysis and contingency planning.
Holgate will co-lead the development of the restructuring financial services practice alongside Dan Conway. She also sits on the insolvency industry’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group.
The appointment follows a period of growth for the firm beyond traditional insolvency work. Holgate will work across FRP service lines to provide support on complex matters for clients across the UK.
Holgate said: “I’ve been in the industry for more than two decades and this felt like the right opportunity at the right time. FRP’s culture and approach to client work stood out to me – in particular the genuinely collaborative and supportive working environment, coupled with its straightforward and pragmatic approach to supporting clients. There’s a real appetite to bring together expertise from across the business to deliver better outcomes for clients in an efficient and effective manner.
“It’s important that the work I do makes a real impact and I am passionate about the valuable role the industry plays. I’ve built strong relationships across the industry and worked on complex, large-scale projects throughout my career and FRP’s platform gives me the opportunity to put this experience to work. There’s real momentum here and I’m excited to be part of what comes next.”
Chief operating officer, Jeremy French, added: “Holly brings a rare combination of skills – extensive experience both in restructuring and regulatory matters, and a strong network built across the industry. This blend of technical expertise and insight strengthens our ability to support clients across the full advisory lifecycle and will be a real asset as we continue to grow our offering.”
