Lucinda Coleman

Partner and head of business restructuring

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Lucinda is a partner in PKF Francis Clark’s business restructuring team. She is a Chartered Accountant and a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner with the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered accountants in England and Wales).

Lucinda has specialised in business restructuring since 2005 (previously working in audit) and her experience has covered all areas of insolvency including administrations and liquidations across sectors including retail, construction, manufacturing, renewables and charities.

Lucinda’s particular interest is in corporate business recovery including Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) and Administrations.

Lucinda has drafted complex CVA proposals and been successful in negotiating the terms of the proposal with key creditors including landlords and HMRC which has resulted in the company being saved.

Lucinda also advises and facilitates restructure and sales of distressed businesses.

Lucinda prides herself on being approachable and providing clear, practical solutions to directors and creditors who find themselves in very difficult situations with the focus always on saving the business where possible.

In 2011/2012 Lucinda was the youngest ever President of the ICAEW South West region, where she represented over 2,000 Chartered Accountants and she continues to be an active member of the committee. Lucinda is also the insolvency representative on ICAEW’s ethics advisory committee and she chairs the PKF Restructuring group.

What to do if your business is struggling?

Lucinda, Partner and Licenced Insolvency Practitioner, discusses what to do if your is struggling financially.

Latest posts featuring Lucinda

Exeter-based Ridgespear group sold to Genuit Group plc

9 August 2024

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Uncertainty and directors personal risk

28 March 2024

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Director disqualification – the hot issues

30 November 2023

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Directors' duties and their personal risks when a company faces insolvency

18 October 2023

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Don’t delay taking action to tackle cash flow pressures

5 October 2023

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What does an HMRC winding up petition mean for my business?

30 June 2023

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Borrowing in more challenging times

2 June 2023

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Funding for distressed businesses

29 May 2023

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Jobs saved as new owner found for Bristol software developer

4 April 2023

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Colleagues at PKF Francis Clark in Exeter support Devon Mind

17 February 2023

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Senior hires strengthen PKF Francis Clark’s business recovery team

23 November 2022

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