Conrad Beighton, Director
London and Birmingham

Aim: “To provide solutions for individuals and companies in financial trouble.” Expertise: Corporate recovery Work and Clients: Conrad's work covers all aspects of personal and corporate insolvency and his clients include not just individuals and businesses but also lenders and other professional advisers. He enjoys working with individuals at all levels, especially those who often believe their problems could be overcome. The route to Shipleys: Trained at Deloittes and then worked at BDO Stoy Hayward in Birmingham before relocating to Sydney, Australia, where he joined a leading national accountancy practice, AGN member Hall Chadwick. He moved back to the UK and joined insolvency specialist Poppleton & Appleby in 2003 before taking up a position with Shipleys in December 2007. Memberships: Fellow of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals Insolvency Practitioners Association

Most entertaining deal or case: The administration of an Australian company whose main asset was a Fijian crewed cargo ship impounded in a Bangladeshi port. Through careful negotiations the crew were repatriated to Fiji and the ship was sold for the benefit of the creditors. What I like about my job: “Being provided with a variety of different businesses and helping solve problems which clients thought could not be solved.” Proudest professional moments: “Handling the administration of the Sock Shop chain. It involved dealing with a range of pressing issues with landlords, suppliers and local authorities, but a sale of the business was achieved within two weeks of being appointed. Almost all staff kept their jobs.” Interests outside work: Avid follower of West Bromwich Albion and England, watching them at last world cup and European Championships. Also enjoys playing golf and running.