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PKF Smith Cooper has announced that Dean Nelson will head up the firm’s Business Recovery and Restructuring team in its Nottingham office, bolstering its presence in the East Midlands.Nelson is a partner at PKF Smith Cooper with over 25 years’ experience in business recovery and restructuring, and will be working at both the firm’s Nottingham and Derby offices to help businesses in financial distress across the East Midlands.
In his new role, he will be supported by a “strong and experienced” team, who will also operate across the region to ensure a “consolidated and consistent” service offering for East Midlands clients.
Director Emily Oliver, who recently became a licensed insolvency practitioner, will continue to work in the Derby office, while manager Kieran Marshall, who has worked at the firm since 2018, rises to a more senior role in Nottingham.
Nelson said: “Following recent team changes, I knew that heading up our team in Nottingham and embracing a more united approach across our East Midlands offices would be crucial to ensure our clients continue to benefit from PKF’s first-class business recovery and restructuring services.
“Last year, we acquired insolvency boutique BLB advisory, which strengthened PKF Smith Cooper’s presence in the West Midlands and saw us gain a new partner in Brett Barton as well as over 80 years of combined industry experience from new team members.”
He added: “There’s a strong future ahead for PKF Smith Cooper in the East Midlands, and we’re confident that this new chapter for Nottingham and Derby will enable us to grow our service offering, specialist team and existing reputation in the East Midlands.
“Maintaining a tangible presence in key locations and building solid relationships with clients have always been central to our company values, and I am looking forward to working closely with current and future clients in Nottingham.”
PKF Smith Cooper has worked on many high profile cases in the area in recent years, including the administration of Robinson Structures Limited, which saved 68 jobs, and the rescue of Belper Leisure Centre.
