London January 2024 - Annual Review / Preview Event

Foot Anstey LLP

Joanne leads Foot Anstey LLPs Restructuring and Insolvency team collaborating with a broad range of businesses, directors, stakeholders and other professional advisors. Her role is focused on opportunities for turnaround rescue and restructure but also involves managing formal insolvency processes. Joanne is regularly found in the board room providing strategic advice to directors of businesses close to insolvency and she often acts buy side on distressed equity acquisitions. Joanne and her team are also specialists in the investment bank special administration regime.

News Editor, Drapers

Elizabeth is an experienced B2B journalist, podcast host and editor across multiple sectors. Her newest role running Drapers' news desk has seen her delve into the biggest challenges facing fashion retail during the post-pandemic economic downturn.

ReSolve & Event Chair

Restructuring specialist who has performed most roles in the sector at the highest of levels and understands how to bring his skills to bear to effect a solution.

High-achieving Advisor/Investor with strong process thinking and business analytics skills.

Commercial and risk aware Professional.

Well known Commercial Restructuring Partner, Court officer, Risk Partner, Investor, Chairman, Advisor and Entrepreneur.

Skills - Restructuring Specialist; Complex problem solving; Driven Change Leader in stressed situations; Financial reporting and analysis; Retail Specialism Budgeting and financial management; Simplifying Complex Situations to achieve goal; Strong interpersonal skills with a Practical approach to running a business;

Achievements- former President and now Director of the Turnaround Management Association - Global trade body for Turnaround Specialists - 9000 members.

Christie & Co

Stephen has been involved in the property market since 1999. He joined Christie & Co in 2007 and was made a Director in 2013.

In 2009 Stephen joined Christie & Co's dedicated Bank Support and Business Recovery team where he co-ordinates turnaround and recovery assignments across the firms UK office network in respect of operational real estate, valuation, brokerage and advisory matters in the leisure & hospitality, healthcare, medical, childcare & education and retail sectors. This involves co-ordinating Christie & Co's resources with the requirements of clients, banks and turnaround and restructuring professionals. He has a wealth of experience in dealing with business distress cases and by working in conjunction with Christie & Co’s sector specialists ensures that clients are provided with accurate and timely advice to assist effective decision making.

Howden

Ed Brittain is an Executive Director within Howden’s Restructuring & Resolution team, specialising in helping insolvency practitioners, legal advisors, property receivers and turnaround advisors. With 20 years’ experience in the restructuring arena and 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, Ed provides advice, bespoke solutions and risk management training.