I am a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal in Birmingham. I have over 15 years of experience in financial restructuring, refinancing and transactions.My main areas of focus are advising companies and their stakeholders on preserving value and managing risk in stressed and distressed situations. I have worked with clients across a range of industries including automotive, aerospace, food, retail and leisure, construction, energy, pharmaceuticals and healthcare. My clients range from small, owner managed businesses to large public entities. I have also worked extensively with private equity firms, banks and other specialist lenders.Prior to joining A&M, I spent 17 years with PwC. While there, I led a number of high-profile restructuring and refinancing assignments, including the successful sales of Drayton Manor Theme Park and Coast Fashions.I hold a bachelor’s degree in French and German from the University of Liverpool. I am also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland and a licensed insolvency practitioner.