SISU Capital Limited is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets of Europe with a focus on United Kingdom. It makes event driven investments in high yield and distressed debt securities for the restructuring of industrial companies.

After several years absence from the Board, I am delighted to have been reappointed as a Baywind Energy Co-Operative Director.The latest Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baywind_Energy_Co-operative) entry reads:“Baywind was modelled on the similar wind turbine cooperatives and other renewable energy co-operatives that are common in Scandinavia, and was founded as an Industrial and Provident Society in 1996. It now has 1,200 members, each with one vote. A proportion of… Show more After several years absence from the Board, I am delighted to have been reappointed as a Baywind Energy Co-Operative Director.The latest Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baywind_Energy_Co-operative) entry reads:“Baywind was modelled on the similar wind turbine cooperatives and other renewable energy co-operatives that are common in Scandinavia, and was founded as an Industrial and Provident Society in 1996. It now has 1,200 members, each with one vote. A proportion of the profits is invested in local community environmental initiatives through the Baywind Energy Community Trust. The organisation won the 2004 National Social Enterprise Award for its innovative approach to community owned renewable energy. Baywind owned a 2.5 megawatt five-turbine wind farm at Harlock Hill near Ulverston, Cumbria (operational since 29 January 1997), and one of the 600 kilowatt turbines at the Haverigg II wind farm near Millom, Cumbria. The Harlock Hill site has now been re-powered with two 2.3 Mwh Enercon turbines, operational from May 2016. The site is now owned by High Winds, a BenCom created under the new legal rules. Since Baywind's establishment, further wind energy co-operatives have been established, many with the help of the organisation formed by Baywind for this purpose, Energy4All.” Show less

Wikipedia states -The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) was established by a Royal Charter in 1880. It has over 130,000 members. Over 15,000 of these members live and work outside the UK. The Institute also has some 9,000 students.The Institute is a member of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB), formed in 1974 by the major accountancy professional bodies in the UK and Ireland. The fragmented nature of the accountancy profession… Show more Wikipedia states -The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) was established by a Royal Charter in 1880. It has over 130,000 members. Over 15,000 of these members live and work outside the UK. The Institute also has some 9,000 students.The Institute is a member of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB), formed in 1974 by the major accountancy professional bodies in the UK and Ireland. The fragmented nature of the accountancy profession in the UK is in part due to the absence of any legal requirement for an accountant to be a member of one of the many Institutes, as the term accountant does not have legal protection. However, a person must belong to the ICAEW, ICAS or ICAI to hold themselves out as a chartered accountant in the UK (although there are other chartered bodies of British qualified accountants).The ICAEW has two offices in the UK; the main one is in Moorgate, London & the other in Central Milton Keynes, in the newly built Hub:MK complex. In 2009 it also opened regional offices in Singapore and Dubai to support its members in Asia, followed by Beijing in 2011. Show less

Wikipedia states:"Until the mid-nineteenth century the role of accountants in England & Wales was restricted to that of bookkeepers in that accountants merely maintained records of what other business people had purchased & sold. However, with the growth of the limited liability company & large scale manufacturing, & logistic in Victorian Britain a demand was created for more technically proficient accountants to deal with the increasing complexity of accounting transactions, dealing with… Show more Wikipedia states:"Until the mid-nineteenth century the role of accountants in England & Wales was restricted to that of bookkeepers in that accountants merely maintained records of what other business people had purchased & sold. However, with the growth of the limited liability company & large scale manufacturing, & logistic in Victorian Britain a demand was created for more technically proficient accountants to deal with the increasing complexity of accounting transactions, dealing with depreciation of assets, inventory valuation & the Companies legislation being introduced. To improve their status & combat criticism of low standards, accountants in the cities of Britain formed professional bodies. The ICAEW was formed from the 5 of these associations that existed in England prior to its establishment by Royal Charter in May 1880.The Incorporated Society of Liverpool Accountants, formed in January 1870; The Institute of Accountants in London was formed in November 1870, comprising 37 members under the leadership of William Quilter. In 1871, standards for membership were established with new members having to show knowledge & aptitude through successfully passing an oral examination. Initially the London Institute restricted its membership to that city, but as other institutes were established elsewhere (for example, in Manchester and Sheffield) it was decided to remove this restriction and as such in 1872 it simply became known as the Institute of Accountants to reflect its new national coverage; The Manchester Institute of Accountants, formed in February 1871; The Society of Accountants in England (1872); The Sheffield Institute of Accountants (1877).....The Institute has 22 district societies, the largest of which is the London Society of Chartered Accountants (LSCA) with over 37,000 members. The LSCA has often taken the lead in making proposals for change.."http://www.icaew.com/en/members/local-support-and-services/local-groups-and-societies/london-ds Show less

I have been a practising arbitrator, more especially a practising accountant arbitrator, for a number of years. The majority of my appointments are either Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) or Law Society (LS) arbitration appointments, with the occasional ad hoc arbitration appointment. The ICAEW tends to appoint me when the arbitration has a legal aspect and it is thought that 'just an accountant arbitrator' is inappropriate. The LS tends to appoint me when the arbitration has… Show more I have been a practising arbitrator, more especially a practising accountant arbitrator, for a number of years. The majority of my appointments are either Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) or Law Society (LS) arbitration appointments, with the occasional ad hoc arbitration appointment. The ICAEW tends to appoint me when the arbitration has a legal aspect and it is thought that 'just an accountant arbitrator' is inappropriate. The LS tends to appoint me when the arbitration has an accountancy aspect and it is thought that 'just a lawyer arbitrator' is inappropriate. In short my arbitration appointments are based upon my dual accountant lawyer qualification.My arbitration appointments range from the 'bread and butter' partnership dispute, through the profit share / joint venture disputes, lease calculations and so forth.Further details maybe obtained from the website. Show less

I sit on both the general and executive committees of the ECCC. The ECCC is one of R3's main committees, responsible for providing quality CPD to insolvency practitioners, insolvency advisers, distress financiers, etc. It's courses provide an income stream to enhance the R3 offering. I have been involved over a number of years in planning, chairing and speaking at many R3 insolvency courses. Recent course involvement has included: partnership insolvency, together with employee and pension… Show more I sit on both the general and executive committees of the ECCC. The ECCC is one of R3's main committees, responsible for providing quality CPD to insolvency practitioners, insolvency advisers, distress financiers, etc. It's courses provide an income stream to enhance the R3 offering. I have been involved over a number of years in planning, chairing and speaking at many R3 insolvency courses. Recent course involvement has included: partnership insolvency, together with employee and pension rights insolvency issues. The executive sub committee is primarily concerned with strategy. Show less

In 2010 Simmons Gainsford opened its 1st non-UK office, at 9 Cooperage Lane, Gibraltar:T: +350 2005 9753Gibraltar is a modern EU finance cross-border centre, useful for intra-EU 'passporting' services & is also OECD "white" listed.Gibraltar's tax advantages inc:* No CGT, Sales Tax/VAT, nor IHT/Estate Duty* Most passive income is also not taxableGibraltar corp taxes:* Gibraltar Companies are liable to tax on Gibraltarian "accrued or… Show more In 2010 Simmons Gainsford opened its 1st non-UK office, at 9 Cooperage Lane, Gibraltar:T: +350 2005 9753Gibraltar is a modern EU finance cross-border centre, useful for intra-EU 'passporting' services & is also OECD "white" listed.Gibraltar's tax advantages inc:* No CGT, Sales Tax/VAT, nor IHT/Estate Duty* Most passive income is also not taxableGibraltar corp taxes:* Gibraltar Companies are liable to tax on Gibraltarian "accrued or derived" income, paying a low flat 10% rate.* Companies not generating income "accrued or derived" in Gibraltar are not liable to Gibraltar tax & can apply for Gibraltarian tax status confirmation.Gibraltar personal tax: * Individuals are taxed at generally low rates & there exists special wealthy individuals & relocated executives regimes.Category 2 (Cat2) residency: * Wealthy individuals can to apply for Cat2 residency capping tax at £29,880. Cat2 conditions inc:# Min net worth of £2m.# Either own or rent approved Gibraltarian accommodation.# Cannot have been resident in Gibraltar during the 5 yrs immediately proceeding the assessment year.# Not allowed to engage in a trade, business or employment in Gibraltar, but there are exceptions to this rule where duties are incidental.# Cat2 status is granted indefinitely.# There is no minimum stay in Gibraltar.HEPSS (High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills) residency:* This is aimed at specialist skills individuals who come to work & live in Gibraltar.Conditions inc:# Applicants must possess skills not already present in Gibraltar, their coming to Gibraltar must also help promote & sustain economic activity in Gibraltar.# Applicants must earn over £100k.# Applicants cannot be Gibraltarian resident for 3 yrs preceeding the application.# HEPSS individuals must live in a Gibraltar qualifying property.# Taxation is limited to the 1st £120k of income, capping tax at £29,940. Show less

The KSA website reads Professor Grant Jones (legal counsel KSA Group Ltd) LLM FCA Solicitor & Licensed Insolvency Practitioner.Grant joined KSA Group Limited is the company secretary. He brings with him a wealth of insolvency and turnaround experience. Grant originally qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young. Having qualified as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, Grant established his own practice in the 80s. He was invited to be head of insolvency at a then… Show more The KSA website reads Professor Grant Jones (legal counsel KSA Group Ltd) LLM FCA Solicitor & Licensed Insolvency Practitioner.Grant joined KSA Group Limited is the company secretary. He brings with him a wealth of insolvency and turnaround experience. Grant originally qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young. Having qualified as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, Grant established his own practice in the 80s. He was invited to be head of insolvency at a then top-20 accountancy practice, Morrison Stoneham, which became the first accountancy practice to float and it floated under the name of Tenon.Having already obtained a Masters in insolvency law from London University, post-float Grant further qualified as a New York Attorney and Solicitor, and now practices both in insolvency law with an international law firm and as accountant with a medium-sized accountancy firm. Grant understands, at the coalface, how the CVA process adds positive creditor and shareholder value. A technical author, Grant has published a number of books on insolvency matters and is a Special Professor of Law at Nottingham University. Actively involved in professional matters, Grant is a council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, is the Vice President of the London Society of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Education, Courses and Conferences Committee of R3, the UK insolvency trade body. Based in London, Grant's role primarily within KSA is to advise on corporate strategy. Show less

Wikipedia states:'..the university has been described by the Times as Britain's "only truly global university". In 2010/11, Nottingham had 30k full-time students, 3k full-time staff & a total income of ₤511m. Nottingham was ranked...9th in the UK in the 2011 ARWU.The 2008 RAE ranked it 7th in the UK for "research power". The 2012 Graduate Market Report placed it amongst the five most targeted universities...by graduate employers...In 2011, Nottingham was ranked the greenest campus in the… Show more Wikipedia states:'..the university has been described by the Times as Britain's "only truly global university". In 2010/11, Nottingham had 30k full-time students, 3k full-time staff & a total income of ₤511m. Nottingham was ranked...9th in the UK in the 2011 ARWU.The 2008 RAE ranked it 7th in the UK for "research power". The 2012 Graduate Market Report placed it amongst the five most targeted universities...by graduate employers...In 2011, Nottingham was ranked the greenest campus in the world.The Sunday Times described a place there as "among the most sought-after in higher education" & "with almost 10 applicants per place, Nottingham is one of the hardest universities to get into in the UK"... It has been described by the Times as a "prime alternative to Oxbridge". It received 49k applications for 6k places in 2012, making it the most oversubscribed in the UK. Admission into...law & economics is among the most competitive in the country. It is ranked among the top 15 universities worldwide for the number of alumni listed as CEOs of the largest 500 firms in the world. Nottingham... is described by the Fulbright Commission as "one of the UK's oldest, largest, & most prestigious universities". Internationally, Nottingham University was ranked 74th in the 2011 QS World University Rankings...Nottingham is also ranked as the 8th best international university in the global "Best Places to Work in Academia 2010" survey... and in the 2008 Times High Fliers survey being named in the top 3 most targeted British universities by leading graduate recruiters...according to the 2011 edition of the International Professional Classification of Higher Education Institutions, which assesses the number of alumni listed among CEOs in the 500 largest worldwide companies, Nottingham is ranked 2nd in the UK (after Oxford University) and 13th in the world (tied with Stanford University).' Show less

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http://vedra.gi/Vedra Risk Solutions Limited is an experienced, flexible, well capitalized specialist, providing highly attractive solutions to companies with unfunded or underfunded defined benefit obligations. We operate out of our head office in Gibralter, a thriving EU marketplace for insurance and other risk solutions in a safe regulatory regime. Vedra also buys companies with funded DBOs at very attractive prices for the seller and has an infrastructure in place to service pension… Show more http://vedra.gi/Vedra Risk Solutions Limited is an experienced, flexible, well capitalized specialist, providing highly attractive solutions to companies with unfunded or underfunded defined benefit obligations. We operate out of our head office in Gibralter, a thriving EU marketplace for insurance and other risk solutions in a safe regulatory regime. Vedra also buys companies with funded DBOs at very attractive prices for the seller and has an infrastructure in place to service pension payments. Vedra's subsidiaries currently service on a monthly basis approximately 1000 former employees, including former employees of Bosch Telco among others. Show less

http://www.ellulco.com/gibraltar-lawyers.htmlThe Ellul & Co website reads -"Professor Grant M. Jones is a consultant of Ellul & Co and holds an LLB and an LLM from London University. He is a Chartered Accountant, a New York Attorney, non-practising Barrister and Solicitor and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner. He is a Special Professor at Nottingham University. He co-authored the first book worldwide on protected cell companies (PCCs) and he is able to advise on all aspects of… Show more http://www.ellulco.com/gibraltar-lawyers.htmlThe Ellul & Co website reads -"Professor Grant M. Jones is a consultant of Ellul & Co and holds an LLB and an LLM from London University. He is a Chartered Accountant, a New York Attorney, non-practising Barrister and Solicitor and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner. He is a Special Professor at Nottingham University. He co-authored the first book worldwide on protected cell companies (PCCs) and he is able to advise on all aspects of the creation of Gibraltar PCCs. As a Chartered Accountant, he advises UK and international clients on corporate and trust structuring. With an LLM in insolvency, an insolvency law professorship and over 20 years of insolvency experience, he is very well placed to advise on debtor or creditor based Gibraltar insolvencies."My role at Ellul & Co is to advise on insolvency, protected cell companies and alternative dispute resolution. Show less

Turnaround Finance Group Ltd ('the group') was set up in 2002 to address the fundamental lack of availability of risk capital that can be applied quickly in a financially distressed business. The group is not for profit and organises monthly meetings to network, exchange ideas and encourage dealflow amongst attendees. I was instrumental in establishing the group which now has it's own 'LinkedIn group',

I have a consultancy with Taylor Vinters.Taylor Vinters is a progressive legal services business based in Cambridge and London. We support clients across the East of England, London, the South East and internationally. These include businesses, individuals and not for profit organizations, and they range from high net worth individuals and university spin-out companies through to national charities, small to medium sized enterprises, FTSE listed businesses and Fortune 500… Show more I have a consultancy with Taylor Vinters.Taylor Vinters is a progressive legal services business based in Cambridge and London. We support clients across the East of England, London, the South East and internationally. These include businesses, individuals and not for profit organizations, and they range from high net worth individuals and university spin-out companies through to national charities, small to medium sized enterprises, FTSE listed businesses and Fortune 500 multinationals. We find that our clients need different advisory services at different points in their lives or at different stages in their business lifecycle. Sometimes this is planned and sometimes it is not. Whatever the case, we are good at understanding the reasons that make clients do things differently and we are good at advising clients what they need to do in the best way. Our range of services will differ depending on whether you are a private client, a business or a not for profit organisation.SpecialtiesBusiness Law, Individual Law, Not for Profit Law Show less

As one of the largest independent firms of business advisers in the Midlands, we offer a broad spectrum of professional business services, up-to-the-minute technical expertise and personal advice to help you grow, protect and realise your business and personal aspirations. We always put clients first. We’re ambitious too, so you'll find us at the heart of national and international activity. We believe we have the strongest skills, most trusted relationships and resources in the region. Our… Show more As one of the largest independent firms of business advisers in the Midlands, we offer a broad spectrum of professional business services, up-to-the-minute technical expertise and personal advice to help you grow, protect and realise your business and personal aspirations. We always put clients first. We’re ambitious too, so you'll find us at the heart of national and international activity. We believe we have the strongest skills, most trusted relationships and resources in the region. Our clients' results are further proof that it works. Our success is built on sound advice and finding better ways to help privately owned businesses and their key people. Fiercely independent ourselves, we know and understand the issues you face. Typically, our clients are looking to develop and grow the value of their businesses and are ambitious to be better tomorrow, than they are today. We’re the same.Over two centuries, we've seen expansion, name changes and mergers. Culturally, we have changed dramatically to reflect our clients’ needs. Indeed, we never stop evolving. The result is an award-winning place to work where our outlook is customer-focused. Our attitude is also progressive, open and honest. Refreshingly, we are determined to use language that’s sensibly jargon-free. Show less

A director of B, I stood down to be an EP director. B’s Wikipedia reads - ‘B...was the 1st UK co-op to own...turbines. B was modelled on the similar...turbine co-ops ...common in Scandinavia &...founded as a Friendly Society in 1996. It...has 1,300 members... Some of the profits are invested in...environmental projects via a trust [of which I am a trustee]. B won a 2004...award for its innovative approach to community owned renewable energy. B... own a 2.5MWe 5-turbine wind farm... & 1 of the… Show more A director of B, I stood down to be an EP director. B’s Wikipedia reads - ‘B...was the 1st UK co-op to own...turbines. B was modelled on the similar...turbine co-ops ...common in Scandinavia &...founded as a Friendly Society in 1996. It...has 1,300 members... Some of the profits are invested in...environmental projects via a trust [of which I am a trustee]. B won a 2004...award for its innovative approach to community owned renewable energy. B... own a 2.5MWe 5-turbine wind farm... & 1 of the 600kW turbines at the Haverigg II wind farm [both in] Cumbria. Since B, further wind energy co-ops have been created.The E4All website reads - ‘EP...A New Fund...E4All was founded... in 2002 with...support of...B members...[E4A] has developed a... success story in... community ownership of renewable energy...combining ethical & financial benefits. We now have a family of 7 co-ops trading successfully...Over the past year or two it has become... clear to E4All that although there is...demand for renewable community ownership the number of suitable projects is...limited. A...reason for this is that our share offers have always been launched only when there is a definite project to invest in...We are frequently approached by landowners keen on community ownership, but as we do not have the resources necessary to gain planning consent, we are unable to take on these projects. As a result, community ownership has been very limited in...[the UK]. It is to address this problem that we are launching EP...The aim of the new co-op is...different from our existing co-ops; it is designed to fund...earlier stage...to expand the number of projects available for community ownership. The...aim is to raise...capital for...projects selected by the...board of EP... The idea is that once a project has achieved planning consent, the project co-op will run its own share issue in the usual way, to pay EP... its fee & subsequently build & operate the project.’ Show less

I was a consultant with Squire Sanders Dempsey (SSD) & Haarman Hemmelrath (HH). SSD took over HH.Their Wikipedia entries reads -''[HH]...provided legal services, audit, counsel & tax advice... founded in Munich in 1987...at its peak HH employed 650 professionals...in 22 offices...one of the few...German law firms to build a successful international network...In 2006...revenues stood at €130m. However, it disintegrated in 2006 after internal feuds...Commentators viewed HH's collapse as… Show more I was a consultant with Squire Sanders Dempsey (SSD) & Haarman Hemmelrath (HH). SSD took over HH.Their Wikipedia entries reads -''[HH]...provided legal services, audit, counsel & tax advice... founded in Munich in 1987...at its peak HH employed 650 professionals...in 22 offices...one of the few...German law firms to build a successful international network...In 2006...revenues stood at €130m. However, it disintegrated in 2006 after internal feuds...Commentators viewed HH's collapse as an...indicator that...German law firms were unable to compete with international...heavyweights".''SSD founded 1890...is an international legal practice with 36 offices in 16 countries...The firm was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1890.SSDs' lawyers represent clients in...: antitrust & competition; corporate transactions, finance and governance; environmental, safety & health; government relations & public advocacy; intellectual property & technology; international dispute resolution; international trade and export controls; labor  & employment; litigation; pensions; public & infrastructure finance; real estate; restructuring & insolvency; & taxation & benefits.The firm's client base includes organizations in the following sectors: aerospace & defense; automotive; aviation; chemicals; communications; consumer products and retail; diversified industrials; education; energy and utilities; financial services; government services; health care; hospitality and leisure; information technology; insurance; life sciences; maritime; media & advertising; metals, mining & natural resources; nonprofit organizations; renewable energy; and sports and entertainment.Timeline1890 - Founded in Cleveland, OH...1992 - Opens offices in Kiev and London...2011 - Combines with leading UK law firm Hammonds LLP, adding its nearly 500 lawyers across new offices in Berlin, Birmingham, Leeds, Madrid, Manchester and Paris, & significantly expanding its presence in Brussels & London." Show less

Beaumont & Son merged with Clyde & Co, but still maintained it's independent name within Clyde & Co. According to the Clyde & Co website:-"Beaumont & Son - Aviation at Clyde & Co has been named global Aviation Law Firm of the Year 2006 in the Who's Who Legal Awards. This accolade follows similar recognition in the inaugural awards last year.Following on from the success of the 2005 awards, Who's Who Legal has used the thousands of nominations received from clients and private… Show more Beaumont & Son merged with Clyde & Co, but still maintained it's independent name within Clyde & Co. According to the Clyde & Co website:-"Beaumont & Son - Aviation at Clyde & Co has been named global Aviation Law Firm of the Year 2006 in the Who's Who Legal Awards. This accolade follows similar recognition in the inaugural awards last year.Following on from the success of the 2005 awards, Who's Who Legal has used the thousands of nominations received from clients and private practice professionals in the course of an ongoing research process to identify the pre-eminent lawyer and firm in each of the 27 practice areas covered in The International Who's who of Business Lawyers 2006, published in March.Managing editor Callum Campbell said: 'Once again, we are delighted to recognise Beaumont & Son - Aviation at Clyde & Co with the Who's Who Legal; The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers Aviation Law Firm of the Year Award. This is the second year running that the firm has achieved this distinction, and the firm can boast outstanding individual talent across multiple jurisdictions. It can truly be said to be the world's leading firm for aviation expertise.'Eleven partners from the firm across four countries received sufficient nominations to be included in the aviation chapter of the publication, and John Balfour and Fernand Garnault feature among the most highly regarded individuals in the research overall.The awards are based on a number of factors, including the feedback received in the ongoing research process, past performance in the research and the overall aggregate number of weighted votes cast in their favour. The awards are announced in the The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, and identify the pre-eminent lawyer and firm in each of the 27 practice areas covered by the Who's Who Legal series. For the first time this year, the awards also recognise the overall leading firm in 47 countries around the world." Show less

Morison Stoneham (MS) was a 'top 30 accountancy practice', the founder member of Morison International, the major network of independent accountants and the first UK accountancy practice to float. I was an MS partner and the head of MS insolvency. According to an Accountancy Age report on the float:"The deal valued the firm at... £10.25m. The total will be paid with £6.36m from the issue of 5.36 million new ordinary shares in Tenon and the balance of £3.89m in cash. The… Show more Morison Stoneham (MS) was a 'top 30 accountancy practice', the founder member of Morison International, the major network of independent accountants and the first UK accountancy practice to float. I was an MS partner and the head of MS insolvency. According to an Accountancy Age report on the float:"The deal valued the firm at... £10.25m. The total will be paid with £6.36m from the issue of 5.36 million new ordinary shares in Tenon and the balance of £3.89m in cash. The acquisition represents the first move by Tenon as it attempts to become a business services group. Ian Buckley, chief executive of Tenon, said: 'Morison Stoneham is a growing and profitable firm with a strong client base and reputation.This acquisition represents the first step in our strategy of establishing a broadly based business services group. We are confident that we can build on Morison Stoneham's growing profit trend through increased investment and active marketing. We continue to have discussions with a number of high-quality practices who are interested in becoming part of Tenon. We remain committed to establishing a new type of business services group that will have a major impact on the UK accountancy profession."I resigned as a MS partner to study as a lawyer, but retaining my insolvency appointments, I continued as a MS consultant for a number of years. I was proud to have established MS greenfield insolvency operations in London. Chelmsford and Guildford. To this day I remain close to MS and attend annual MS partner dinners organised by the former Managing Partner, Stephen Chang. MS alumni, please feel to LinkedIn. Show less

I trained as an ACA with Ernst & Whinney (latterly Young): originally at their Chiswell St offices and then at Becket House. Allocated to an insurance/City audit group, I became adept at Lloyds accounting and investigations as my training coincided with the Lloyds scandals era. E&Y was a fantastic employer. I enjoyed my time and would delighted to be LinkedIn to 'contemporaneous trainees'.