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Grant Thornton UK has appointed David Pike as equity partner to lead its London Turnaround and Restructuring Division.
In his new role, Pike will work alongside Kevin Coates, who continues to run the national practice.
The firm said Pike is a “senior and established leader” in the London restructuring market,
and was most recently Interpath’s head of the London Restructuring Group. Prior to this role, he was a partner at KPMG.
Pike has acted as administrator for several high-profile companies, including HMV, Flybe, and Monarch Aircraft. His experience includes domestic and international assignments across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He has also served as an expert witness in restructuring plans for McDermott and MGT Teeside.
His client base includes sponsors, funders, government agencies, and regulators. He has previously worked alongside the senior official receiver on special manager appointments for companies such as Thomas Cook.
Keely Woodley, head of Strategic Advisory at Grant Thornton UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome David to our team, strengthening the support and solutions we provide to our clients across London and the global restructuring market.
“With his deep expertise in complex restructurings, David enhances our ability to deliver tailored, commercially focused advice across deals of all sizes. His appointment ensures our clients benefit from an even broader range of restructuring capabilities, greater strategic insight and a more seamless experience as they navigate periods of change and opportunity.”
Pike added: “I’m excited to join a firm that is investing heavily in client experience powered by digital and to work with a team whose capabilities and global reach are focused on delivering what clients need most in a rapidly changing market.
“My priority is to ensure our London restructuring team continues to grow in ways that directly support the challenges and opportunities our clients face, helping them protect and create value at every stage.”
