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PKF Smith Cooper Director becomes Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

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12th February 2025 2 min read

PKF Smith Cooper further strengthens their Derby and wider East Midlands presence as Business Recovery and Restructuring Director Emily Oliver becomes a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner.

Emily joined PKF Smith Cooper fifteen years ago as an Insolvency Administrator and has since been promoted five times, becoming Business Recovery and Restructuring (BRR) Director in 2023, and is based in the firm’s Derby office. 

Emily began her restructuring and recovery career in a small restructuring boutique after graduating university and has since accumulated over a decade of front-line experience dealing with OMB’s. During her career, she has qualified as an ACCA accountant and has also completed the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency.  

Emily has played a vital role in the Business Recovery and Restructuring team and her efforts have been notable, assisting clients in securing their future when they are experiencing financial distress. She has supported on several high-profile cases, including the rescue of Belper Leisure Centre. 

On gaining her Insolvency Practitioner License, Emily commented: “I am very thankful for the support I have received from Dean Nelson, Head of PKF Smith Cooper Business Recovery and Restructuring team and I look forward to the next step in my restructuring career, continuing to support and advise clients in finding the best possible solution for their business in this difficult trading period.” 

Dean Nelson, commented: “It is great to see our East Midlands presence strengthened and I am thrilled to see Emily’s dedication and hard work pay off after 15 years of being with the firm in reaching this pinnacle achievement.” 

About the author

Dean Nelson

Business Recovery and Restructuring Partner

I am a Partner in the dedicated business recovery and restructuring division of PKF Smith Cooper. I am a highly skilled insolvency practitioner and business adviser with over 25 years’ experience. I advise businesses and individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties in various sectors, including manufacturing and transport.