R3 Association of Business Recovery Professionals

Though February is the shortest month of the year, it’s been a busy and productive one for R3’s Policy and Public Affairs team! Our key activities included:   💬 **R3 Policy Group** This week, the R3 Policy Group met to outline its key workstreams for the year ahead. A big thank you to our newly appointed Group Chair, Sophia Harrison, for leading such an insightful discussion.   🤝 **Political Engagement** Our ongoing political engagement secured a vital opportunity for Frances Coulson, Chair of R3’s Fraud and Asset Recovery Group, to contribute to a roundtable discussion on tackling fraud and economic crime.   🖊️ **Engaging with Government** We’ve written to Justin Madders MP (Ministerial responsibility for insolvency) to request clarification on the Department’s priorities for reforming the personal insolvency framework.    💭 **Fair Banking & Financial Inclusion** We attended the APPG on Fair Banking’s parliamentary event, highlighting the experiences of individuals facing financial exclusion.   We’re looking forward to continuing to engage, collaborate, and drive positive change on behalf of our members. To learn more, contact R3’s Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Céara Roopchand MCIPR, at Ceara.Roopchand@r3.org.uk. #restructuring #turnaround #insolvency

Join us on 24 April at the Late Payments and Restructuring Issues in the SME Market technical briefing in Exeter to earn an hour of CPD with presentations from Radcliffe Chambers and the Small Business Commissioner on key challenges facing the SME market. Speakers include: Chloe Shuffrey Jamie Cockfield Liz Barclay For further details go to https://bit.ly/4bjLCMh. Thank you to our key sponsor partners MANOLETE PARTNERS Plc and Marsh for your continued support. #restructuring #turnaround #insolvency

The members-only preferential early bird rate for the R3 Annual Conference ends this Friday 28 February. Register at https://bit.ly/4go5IGs to take advantage of this benefit and sign up for a complimentary activity as part of the pre-conference social and networking programme. Activities include:   - Harbour boat trip – Enjoy a scenic cruise and explore the stunning coastline from the water. - Vineyard tour & tasting – Visit a local vineyard, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy a tasting experience. - Trip to Valletta – Take a short, guided tour of Malta’s historic capital, followed by free time to explore at your leisure.   Activity spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to book early.   Thank you to our main sponsor CAPA, keynote sponsor Fladgate LLP, exhibitor sponsor Armalytix, and key sponsor partners MANOLETE PARTNERS Plc and Marsh for your invaluable support.   #R3AC2025 #turnaround #insolvency #restructuring

The R3 Policy Group came together this week to outline its workstreams for the year ahead, bringing together members to provide input into R3’s thought leadership work on issues relevant to the insolvency and restructuring community.    Thank you to newly appointed Group Chair, Sophia Harrison for facilitating an engaging meeting and leading the Group through what will be an incredibly busy year.   To learn more about our committees in support of the insolvency and restructuring profession, contact R3’s Policy and Public Affairs Manager Céara Roopchand MCIPR at Ceara.Roopchand@r3.org.uk or visit our website at https://lnkd.in/e7DSkXnV. #restructuring #turnaround #insolvency

This is your last chance to secure a place at the R3 Personal Insolvency Forum, taking place in Manchester on 27 February. Join us to hear expert insights and technical updates on personal insolvency case challenges, network with regional colleagues, and gain five CPD hours. To register go to https://bit.ly/3Cg7uv9. Thank you to our hosts Addleshaw Goddard, exhibitor sponsor Armalytix, and key sponsor partners MANOLETE PARTNERS Plc and Marsh for your invaluable support. #restructuring #turnaround #insolvency

Our Smaller Practices Group (SPG) committee met last week to discuss and address some of the unique issues faced by smaller practices in the UK. The meeting agenda featured guest Lee Bruce, Insolvency Customer Service Manager at HMRC, who overviewed how they are looking to smaller practices for feedback on key processes; the committee kicked off the SPG Forum planning for November 2025; and we welcomed Charlotte Jobling of RG Insolvency, who joined her first meeting. Keep an eye out as more progress is made on these projects. If you’re part of a smaller practice and would like to get involved or raise an issue of concern with R3, reach out to one of our committee members: Stephen Rome - Chair Maria Strong - Vice Chair Ian Davison Chris Herron Robert Horton Judith Howson Myles Jacobson Charlotte Jobling Monica Kapur Andrew Kelsall David Perry Visit our website to learn more about the committees we operate in support of the restructuring, turnaround and insolvency profession: https://lnkd.in/e8KCpqyE #insolvency #restructuring #R3Community

Hear from R3’s next president Tom Russell on the upcoming Annual Conference 2025, the sessions he is most looking forward to, and more on this year’s theme ‘Embracing change – shaping the profession to be fit for the future’. For more information on speakers and sessions or to book your place go to https://bit.ly/4gT4AL5. R3 Members have one week left to secure the preferential members early bird rate before it ends on 28 February. Thank you to our main sponsor CAPA, keynote sponsor Fladgate LLP, exhibitor sponsor Armalytix, and key sponsor partners MANOLETE PARTNERS Plc and Marsh for your support. #restructuring #turnaround #insolvency #R3AC2025

I had a really enjoyable time this morning chairing the R3 Association of Business Recovery Professionals 2025 Northern Ireland Forum at the Merchant Hotel. A big thank you to all who attended and to all the speakers who provided fabulous insight, technical expertise and entertainment!! Tim Cooper, Gary McCappin, Pam Gillies, Brigid Napier, Jeanette Donohoe, Sophie Currie, Ben Luxford, Peter Hales, Andrew Dolliver, Sam Corbett and Richard Craig.

Today Ian Leonard and the R3 Northern Ireland Committee welcomed over 90 attendees for the Half Day Forum in Belfast. With plenty of engaging, entertaining and educational sessions it was a great opportunity to earn CPD and network with colleagues. A big thank you to our main sponsor Interpath and key sponsor partners MANOLETE PARTNERS Plc and Marsh for your invaluable support. #restructuring #turnaround #insolvency

Congratulations to Katrina Mather, Barrister at Gatehouse Chambers, who has recently been appointed interim chair of the R3 London & South East regional committee. Our regional committees support local engagement with the insolvency and restructuring profession through a dedicated programme of activity and provide representation of the membership ensuring regional views are heard throughout R3 and beyond. Connect with Katrina and visit our website to learn more about the committees and working groups we operate in support of the profession: https://lnkd.in/e8KCpqyE Congratulations Katrina! #Insolvency #Restructuring #R3Community