Stephen is a Director at Leonard Curtis and a licensed insolvency practitioner with extensive experience across both personal and corporate insolvency, now specialising almost exclusively in corporate restructuring and insolvency solutions. Having worked in the profession since 2007, Stephen qualified as an IP in 2020 and began taking formal appointments in 2022.
Stephen has particular expertise in the hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. He is known for his practical, commercial approach and for achieving positive outcomes in challenging situations. He regularly advises directors on turnaround and insolvency options and acts as a trusted sounding board for accountants and solicitors supporting their clients through financial distress.
Outside of work, Stephen enjoys Formula 1, supporting his hometown football team, Scunthorpe United, and spending time with his family. He was also nominated for Large Firm Insolvency Professional of the Year in 2024.
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Stephen is a Director at Leonard Curtis and a licensed insolvency practitioner with extensive experience across both personal and corporate insolvency, now specialising almost exclusively in corporate restructuring and insolvency solutions. Having worked in the profession since 2007, Stephen qualified as an IP in 2020 and began taking formal appointments in 2022.
Stephen has particular expertise in the hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. He is known for his practical, commercial approach and for achieving positive outcomes in challenging situations. He regularly advises directors on turnaround and insolvency options and acts as a trusted sounding board for accountants and solicitors supporting their clients through financial distress.
Outside of work, Stephen enjoys Formula 1, supporting his hometown football team, Scunthorpe United, and spending time with his family. He was also nominated for Large Firm Insolvency Professional of the Year in 2024.
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