Michelle is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner. Originally from London, she started her career in the accounts department of the BBC, where she remained in various roles for 11 years, and gained a degree in English and History, while working full time

After leaving the BBC, Michelle eventually discovered Insolvency, training in London with a “Big 4 firm” and moving to Bristol to join another “Big 4 firm”.  Michelle has worked in Bristol since 1998 moving up the corporate ladder, before joining the Frost Group as Partner of the Leicester office in 2020.

Experience

Michelle has a broad range of experience from advising individuals in financial trouble to corporate clients in financial distress.  Often described as approachable and understanding, Michelle advises on both informal and formal insolvency solutions.    Her particular specialisms include charities, and contractors, although she has dealt with everything from publishing houses to bus companies.

Michelle was the chairperson of the South West Ladies R3 for several years.

 Core Qualities

Michelle has a wealth of industry and insolvency knowledge.  Her particular expertise is in advising businesses, particularly those struggling with debt who are facing time sensitive issues and overwhelming financial pressure.  Michelle will work tirelessly to offer recovery strategies, but will be practical if these are not achievable.

She is commercial, but will be empathic with directors, stakeholders, employees and other creditors.  

Sector Expertise

SME’s, charities, contractors and boutique retail.

Charity cases of note, include the late Princess Diana’s old school, and more recently a national charity with offices based in Scotland, whereupon she had to negotiate with the solicitors for the Scottish Government.

 Michelle is based in our Ashby de la Zouch office in Leicestershire.

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