New recruit for Gateshead team
We're excited to welcome Ryan Butler to our Gateshead office! Ryan joins us as a qualified solicitor, bringing a wealth of expertise to the team. Ryan's background and previous experience in insolvency will be a valuable asset as we continue to grow our presence in the North East.
Director, Iain Nairn comments “Not only does Ryan bring great capabilities on the technical front, but also a personable attitude to dealing with clients, which underpins all that we do”.
Ryan joins Iain Nairn, Sarah Gray, and Jonathan Todd in the Gateshead office that works with clients across the North East.
Meet the team
Daniel Williams
HR
Manchester
Daniel Williams
HR
Manchester
Daniel Williams
HR
Manchester
Daniel Williams
HR
Manchester
Daniel Williams
HR
Manchester
Daniel Williams
HR
Manchester
Cameron Harrison
Business Development Executive
Thames Valley, London
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Ross Heald
Junior Administrator
Bury
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Jordan Ayitey
Administrator
Hampshire
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Rochelle Schofield
Director
Manchester
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Oliver Cherry
Senior Manager - Advisory
London
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Oliver Rose
Junior Administrator
Manchester
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Sean Williams
Director - Head of Yorkshire and North East
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John Crolla
Senior Manager
Bury
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Ben Hopwood
Supervisor
Bury
Restructuring and Insolvency
Alex Cadwallader
Director - Head of South and Offshore
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Senior Administrator
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Senior Administrator
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Senior Support
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Director
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Chris Rodger
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Nara Fullbrook
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Director
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Junior Administrator
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Senior Administrator
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Joshua White
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Associate Director
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Sandie Williams
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Sam Wakeman
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