Experience

The Insolvency Service

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Insolvency Investigator

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Undertake investigations into directors’ conduct following Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations, Administrative Receiverships, Administrations and Official Receiver disqualification cases flowing from Compulsory Liquidations in England and Wales. Following an investigation and, where it is in the public interest, making a recommendation to the Secretary of State who can authorise and instigate proceedings, primarily under S6 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 to disqualify… Show more Undertake investigations into directors’ conduct following Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations, Administrative Receiverships, Administrations and Official Receiver disqualification cases flowing from Compulsory Liquidations in England and Wales. Following an investigation and, where it is in the public interest, making a recommendation to the Secretary of State who can authorise and instigate proceedings, primarily under S6 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 to disqualify individuals from acting as company directors. Progress high complexity and/or high profile cases; typically involving liaison with other enforcement/regulatory agencies, targeting professional directors and reviewing often voluminous evidence.

• Insolvency Investigator

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

  Undertake investigations into directors’ conduct following Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations, Administrative Receiverships, Administrations and Official Receiver disqualification cases flowing from Compulsory Liquidations in England and Wales. Following an investigation and, where it is in the public interest, the Secretary of State authorises and instigates proceedings, primarily under S6 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 to disqualify individuals from acting as company… Show more Undertake investigations into directors’ conduct following Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations, Administrative Receiverships, Administrations and Official Receiver disqualification cases flowing from Compulsory Liquidations in England and Wales. Following an investigation and, where it is in the public interest, the Secretary of State authorises and instigates proceedings, primarily under S6 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 to disqualify individuals from acting as company directors.

• Insolvency Examiner

  • Nov 2008 - Jan 2017

  • Progress personal caseload of debtor and creditor bankruptcy cases along with partnership and company liquidations. • Undertake initial enquiries on all new cases and instruct administrative staff to carry out tasks as appropriate. • Interview bankrupts and company directors to determine asset / liability position and cause of insolvency. • Review and analyse accounting records. • Prepare reports to creditors and deal with creditor, Court and all other third party queries. •… Show more • Progress personal caseload of debtor and creditor bankruptcy cases along with partnership and company liquidations. • Undertake initial enquiries on all new cases and instruct administrative staff to carry out tasks as appropriate. • Interview bankrupts and company directors to determine asset / liability position and cause of insolvency. • Review and analyse accounting records. • Prepare reports to creditors and deal with creditor, Court and all other third party queries. • Undertake measures to protect / realise any assets and decide where appropriate when to appoint an Insolvency Practitioner. • When dealing with a bankruptcy cases where misconduct is potentially identified I instigate and undertake further enquiries. If the allegations are upheld I draft a Bankruptcy Restrictions Order Report. However, if the individual is a director the report drafted is a Disqualification Report. • Carry out tracing procedures and inspections when required for non-surrender and trading cases. • Prepare reports and briefs for Court hearings.



Ivory Research

• Customer Services Administrator

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

  • International E-business offering research services. • Correspond with clients and suppliers via email (mainly) and telephone to answer enquiries and resolve any queries and complaints. • Used own initiative as left in the office on my own from time to time. • International E-business offering research services. • Correspond with clients and suppliers via email (mainly) and telephone to answer enquiries and resolve any queries and complaints. • Used own initiative as left in the office on my own from time to time.



Darcy Group

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Receptionist

  • Nov 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Responsible for organising the collection of goods by different couriers • Whilst on reception I was responsible for switchboard duties and welcoming visitors. I completed individual research projects for senior members of staff. • Responsible for organising the collection of goods by different couriers • Whilst on reception I was responsible for switchboard duties and welcoming visitors. I completed individual research projects for senior members of staff.