PKF Smith Cooper has appointed new Business Recovery and Restructuring Director Lucinda Matkin, strengthening the teams East Midlands presence.
Lucinda joins the firm with over 25 years of experience in the industry, including time at a Big Four firm, and is the founder and owner of Midlands-based LM Insolvency.
Since establishing in 2012, Lucinda has been the sole practitioner at LM Insolvency, which is a specialist recovery and turnaround firm, providing services to both individuals and companies across a variety of industries. She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and brings extensive insolvency knowledge across all business sizes and sectors to the firm.
After team changes at the start of 2025, the Business Recovery and Restructuring team have embraced a united approach across their East Midlands offices, with Dean Nelson heading up Derby and Nottingham.
On joining the firm, Lucinda commented:
“I’m delighted to be joining PKF Smith Cooper. Having spent over a decade running my own boutique insolvency practice, I’m excited to bring that same personal, empathetic approach to a larger, highly respected firm with extended expertise and resources.
My priority has always been to support business owners and individuals through difficult financial situations with clarity, dignity and compassion. Joining Dean and the team at PKF Smith Cooper allows me to continue doing exactly that, while also offering clients the wider capabilities, depth of specialism and collaborative strength that a larger advisory practice provides.
“This move represents a fantastic opportunity to combine the best of both worlds; the personal service and understanding of a small practice, with the technical capability and scale of a leading firm. I look forward to continuing my work helping clients navigate challenges and achieve the best possible outcomes.”
Dean Nelson, Business Recovery and Restructuring Partner commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Lucinda to the firm. Her extensive experience within the industry will be a great asset to the team. Lucinda joins during a new chapter for the Business Recovery and Restructuring team, and I look forward to the strong future ahead for us at a difficult time for businesses with economic uncertainty ahead.”
