Aim: “To assist quickly and effectively those who find themselves in financial difficulties.” Expertise: Corporate recovery Work and Clients: Robert works on financially troubled individuals and companies, so his clients include individuals, businesses, banks and finance houses. His aim is always to save the business or avoid personal insolvency and ensure as few people lose out as is possible. He is also well known for his lectures on insolvency and recovery. The route to Shipleys: He trained at the Offices of the Official Receiver in London. Did a stint at BDO Stoy Hayward and joined Rothman Pantall in 2001. The London office of Rothman Pantall merged with Shipleys in 2007. Memberships: Fellow of the Association of Business Recovery. Institute of Credit Management. Insolvency Practitioners Association.

Most entertaining deal or case: “Not an enjoyable experience, but the most memorable for me was having to go along to an Estate Agency chain’s Christmas party, which was being held on a boat on the Thames, to give the news that the business was in trouble and that they would all be made redundant.” What I like about my job: “Helping people with what seem to them like insurmountable problems. Every day is different, often hectic, and I like being involved in running a wide range of businesses.” Proudest professional moments: “Successfully restructuring the Estate Agency business mentioned above so that everyone’s job was saved.” Interests outside work: Has held a season ticket for Chelsea Football club for more than 25 years, although his son supports Liverpool! Robert also sponsors the Streatham Redskins ice hockey team.