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JB Leitch is a leading UK property-related debt recovery specialist law firm.

My specialisation is Legal Practice financial management and business improvement.

Innovative solutions to business problems.Providing planning, advice and management of mergers and acquisitions activity to legal practices.Have advised on a number of acquisitions, all with successful outcomes.Detailed advice and management on law firm business growth and financial management strategies All aspects of business financial management, both strategic and operational, particularly in the SME market, with professional services… Show more Innovative solutions to business problems.Providing planning, advice and management of mergers and acquisitions activity to legal practices.Have advised on a number of acquisitions, all with successful outcomes.Detailed advice and management on law firm business growth and financial management strategies All aspects of business financial management, both strategic and operational, particularly in the SME market, with professional services organisations.EXPERTISE:Change managementFinance systems development and implementationAcquisition and disposalPreparing a business for sale / Due dilligenceIntegration with purchaser businessLiaison with professional advisers - legal and financial Show less

Howard Hackney LLP is a new generation advisory practice of Chartered Accountants focussed on identifying the issues and problems faced by: Privately owned and family businesses High net worth individuals Professional Practices

Company: Project management and cost consultancy in the construction industry (subsidiary of a listed PLC)My Role:Integrated former Tweeds business into the PLC, merging existing and another acquired business, creating a £30m UK-wide subsidiary.Board level responsibility for strategic, business and financial planning. Reporting to strict deadlines.Lead role in the strategic and detailed implementation of a plc Group-wide project management / financial / HR… Show more Company: Project management and cost consultancy in the construction industry (subsidiary of a listed PLC)My Role:Integrated former Tweeds business into the PLC, merging existing and another acquired business, creating a £30m UK-wide subsidiary.Board level responsibility for strategic, business and financial planning. Reporting to strict deadlines.Lead role in the strategic and detailed implementation of a plc Group-wide project management / financial / HR database application. (Agresso & Cognos Planning) Show less

Took over from the retiring managing partner, bringing dedicated financial and management expertise to ensure stability through planned growth and profitability.Member of executive board with MD and Chairman.Instrumental in managing growth from £7.5m to £14.0m in 5 years.Incorporated partnership into a limited company and managed the sale of the business to a quoted PLC. Dealt with preparation for sale, due diligence and integration into the PLC… Show more Took over from the retiring managing partner, bringing dedicated financial and management expertise to ensure stability through planned growth and profitability.Member of executive board with MD and Chairman.Instrumental in managing growth from £7.5m to £14.0m in 5 years.Incorporated partnership into a limited company and managed the sale of the business to a quoted PLC. Dealt with preparation for sale, due diligence and integration into the PLC business.Developed and implemented a new IT and reporting strategy to bring all of the offices onto a single system through liaison with management and operational staff.Specified and rolled out a practice-wide project management and time recording system, with integrated financial reporting. (SAGE & Union Square Workspace)FinanceBusiness planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.Working capital managementDetailed periodic reporting at company and office / discipline level, including statutory reporting.HR / IT / Recruitment and remuneration strategies / Strategic Planning / Employee relations / Capital planning & managementContractual terms and conditions Systems Development Show less