Moves and Promotions — Week of 2 March, 2026

Moves

Mark Smith has joined Menzies as a Restructuring and Insolvency Partner. Mark was previously with Cork Gully.

Jakeob Brown has joined Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft in London as a Financial Restructuring Partner. Jakeob was previously with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Read more.

Liam Griffin has joined Leonard Curtis to lead its Restructuring Advisory offering in Manchester. Liam was previously with Teneo. Read more.

Emma Lowe has joined MRC Legal in Leeds as a Director. Emma was previously with Clarion Solicitors. Read more.

Carris Peacey has joined Hazlewoods as an Associate Director in the Business Recovery and Insolvency Team. Carris was previously with Charles Russell Speechlys.

Kulani Rivombo has started a new position as Manager, Turnaround, Restructuring & Special Situations at Deloitte UK. Kulani was previously with Deloitte South Africa.

Roisin Reeve has joined Financial Conduct Authority as an Insolvency Resolution Associate. Roisin was previously with Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Georgina Hedge has joined Linklaters in London as a Legal Advisor (NSW Qualified). Georgina was previously with Allens.

Promotions and Other News

Stratford Hamilton has been promoted to Partner at PKF Littlejohn Advisory where he’ll continue heading up the firm’s Contentious Insolvency team. Read more.

Hannah Bennett has been promoted to Director, Complex and International Restructuring at NatWest Group.

Nick Thompson has been promoted to Senior Manager in Restructuring Advisory at Kroll.

Scott Murray, Managing Director at Keenan CF, has recently been appointed chair of the R3 Northern Ireland committee. Read more.