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Because running a business isn’t always plain sailing.
David Rubin & Partners specialises in corporate and
personal recovery, insolvency, forensic accounting and
litigation support. Our experience covers all industry
sectors and all sizes of business.
We are experienced in every aspect of turnaround and
the rescue of underperforming businesses. Where a rescue
is not possible, a full range of insolvency procedures will
always be considered.
The firm’s team is led by seven partners, each of whom
follows a ‘hands on’ policy and brings his own particular
skills to every assignment.
1
David Rubin
SENIOR PARTNER
“Through our many years of experience
we understand the traumas faced
David founded the practice of David Rubin & Partners
in 1984 to focus on business recovery and forensic
litigation support. Since then he has concentrated
by creditors, company directors and
almost exclusively on under-performing businesses and
”
individuals who find themselves under
has become a well-recognised and respected figure in
extreme financial pressure the recovery industry.
David regularly writes and lectures on turnaround issues
and is heavily involved in training within the profession.
He is a council member of INSOL Europe and a former
council member of the Association of Business Recovery
Professionals (R3). He has chaired the R3 Education,
Courses and Conferences Committee as well as the
Smaller Practice Issues Committee for both R3 and
INSOL International.
David’s primary role is to ensure the quality of service
at the practice, ensuring that all members of his team
demonstrate a high level of professionalism and
technical expertise and that all legal and other
regulations are complied with. He enjoys the challenge
of business rescue and his work often involves litigation
and alternative dispute resolution.
In his spare time, David’s hobbies include tennis,
skiing, restoring classic cars and playing the piano.
2
Paul Appleton
MANAGING PARTNER
Paul is the driving force behind David Rubin &
“Our advice is clear, impartial and
”
Partners’ Holborn office, which was established in unambiguous, and is designed to protect
2002. His energy and perspective have been vital to
the interests of all those involved
the success of the operation and had previously led
to his election to The Association of Business Recovery
Professionals (R3) ‘Class of 2000’, a body set up to
reshape the future of the insolvency profession.
Since his qualification as a chartered accountant in
1991, Paul has overseen the turnaround of many
troubled companies. His experience in the recovery
industry has been guided by a commitment to the
three ‘R’s of R3: rescue, recovery and renewal.
Paul became a partner of the practice in 1995 and
has been managing partner since 2002. He is actively
involved in education and training within the profession
and has lectured regularly on many R3 courses and
conferences.
Paul has a keen interest in both the music and film
industries and has first-hand experience of life’s ups and
downs, having supported Arsenal Football Club as a
season ticket holder since the age of four!
3
Asher Miller
PARTNER
“ We are committed to finding the best
way forward for the business or
Asher is a strong proponent of the ‘rescue culture’ and
has gained a reputation for striving to ensure the
survival of a struggling business wherever possible.
”
the individual using the benefits of His experience includes not only corporate insolvencies
turnaround if possible and closures but also mid-corporate reviews and
reconstructions across many industry sectors.
Asher is a fellow of the Association of Business
Recovery Professionals (‘R3’) and the Insolvency
Practitioners Association. He currently sits on the
London Region Committee, having previously sat on
R3’s Education Courses and Conferences Committee.
He joined David Rubin & Partners as a partner in
January 2003, having previously specialised in corporate
recovery and insolvency at PricewaterhouseCoopers for
ten years. He has a degree in accounting and finance
and is both a chartered accountant and a licensed
insolvency practitioner.
Asher is married and enjoys spending his leisure time
with his family. He also enjoys running, skiing, playing
football and, like Paul Appleton, is a keen supporter of
Arsenal Football Club.
4
The firm has saved many companies from going under.
We have helped companies of all sizes across many different industry sectors.
Henry Lan
PARTNER
Henry is a Chartered Accountant and has held an
Insolvency Practitioners licence since 1990. He “ Whatever the recommended course
of action, we always ensure fairness
”
is a member of both the Insolvency Practitioners
to all parties and the maximum return
Association and the Association of Business Recovery
to creditors
Professionals (‘R3’).
Henry’s expertise in taxation and forensic accounting
brings depth and strength to the services offered by
David Rubin & Partners. His accountancy and tax
experience dates back to 1975 when he managed a
substantial portfolio of personal and corporate tax
clients at a long-established London firm of Chartered
Accountants. Henry also spent a few years as head
of finances of a major food distribution company.
In 1985 Henry helped to develop David Rubin &
Partners, where he took responsibility for the tax and
audit departments. He also took an interest in the
firm’s insolvency and rescue department while taking
charge of the taxation side of insolvency. His wide
experience has proved invaluable to David Rubin
& Partners’ work, particularly in forensic and
litigation support.
Henry is interested in information technology,
travel and sport.
7
Rod Reeken
“We
PARTNER
”
never forget that we are dealing with Rod works closely with Paul Appleton in the Holborn
real people in real situations office. Originally from New Zealand, he has lived in the
UK for over 25 years and has been a partner of the
practice since 2003.
Rod has always been interested in the human aspect of
accountancy. In New Zealand, his work as an Inland
Revenue inspector took him out on the road and
provided first-hand experience of the many factors that
affect business performance. When his career moved to
the UK he again worked directly with business owners
in his position as auditor for a UK accounting firm.
Since joining David Rubin and Partners in 1996,
Rod has specialised in both corporate and personal
insolvency, working closely with the management of
insolvent companies to effect turnarounds where
possible.
Rod has two daughters and when he has spare time
he enjoys reading, politics, industrial architecture and
exploration of the British countryside.
8Our partners have the experience and skills to take the helm when it’s needed.
We guide our clients to calmer waters.
Stephen Katz
PARTNER
Stephen Katz is the most recent member of the
team at David Rubin & Partners and is based “We are proud to achieve excellence in the
service we provide for each individual case,
at the Holborn office.
”
whether we are dealing with a major
multinational or a small business
Having qualified as a chartered accountant with
HW Fisher & Company in 1988, Stephen spent three
years in audit before heading up the firm’s business
development and investigation team, specialising
in business acquisitions, due diligence and pre-
lending reviews.
In the early 1990s, Stephen assisted in setting up a
dedicated insolvency team at HW Fisher & Company.
He qualified as a licensed insolvency practitioner in
April 1995 and subsequently became Head of Insolvency.
Stephen has considerable experience across a wide
range of industry sectors and has acted in a number
of cross border insolvency cases, resulting in him
undertaking work in Europe, Sub-Sahara Africa,
USA and the Bahamas.
Stephen is married with two children and has four
dogs, but he still manages to find time to practise two
styles of karate at black belt level.
11Paul Cooper
PARTNER
Paul joined David Rubin & Partners in 2011.
“ We bring an entrepreneurial approach to
our assignments to find the optimal
After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at Price
Waterhouse in 1994, Paul spent 15 years in Investment
solution for all stakeholders
”
Banking, holding senior managerial positions in the
Equity divisions of UBS, as a Managing Director in
European Equities and HSBC Bank plc, where he was
Global Head of Cash Trading, Head of Emerging
Market Equities and was a member of the Global
Equities Management Committee.
Paul became a licensed insolvency practitioner in April
2014 and was a national first place prize-winner at CPI
in 2012.
He is a commercially minded business restructuring
professional, who brings a unique background of
chartered accountancy, investment banking and Com-
pany debt and equity funding to his restructuring
assignments, in order to reach the optimal outcome for
all stakeholders.
Paul is married with three children and has a lifelong
passion for playing Texas Hold’em poker.
12Chris Caton
PARTNER - PRACTICE DIRECTOR
“team
We have an experienced and professional
supporting our partners in each of
Chris operates at the heart of the firm. He works from
all three of our offices and is responsible for the smooth
our offices
” management of caseload across the practice. In addition
to his responsibility for staff development and
performance, Chris works alongside the partners and
staff to ensure that procedures are correctly adhered
to, the practice is managed efficiently and that David
Rubin & Partners’ clients receive a consistently high
level of service.
Chris attributes much of his organisational ability to his
military training. He spent twenty-five years with the
Coldstream Guards, where he received not only the
long service and good conduct medal, but also, in the
New Years Honours list of 1990, the British Empire
Medal. His ability to remain calm and manage people
working under pressure remains second to none.
In his spare time, Chris is interested in theatre and
historical literature. He has a real passion for live music
and enjoys maintaining a high level of fitness by regular
attendance at the local gym and pool.
13Our highly qualified and experienced staff will provide the right guidance.
We help our clients to see a clearer picture.
Trudi Clark
DIRECTOR - CHANNEL ISLANDS
Trudi is the Chief Executive of the Channel Islands
firm. In her 21 years in Guernsey she has enjoyed a “Byadvisors
working together we can help
successful career in both accountancy and banking.
to add value for their clients
”
Ten years of this were spent with Schroders on the
island, holding the position of CEO between 2003
and 2005.
Her appointment provides David Rubin & Partners
with the offshore expertise to handle complex
liquidations for funds and corporate structures.
In her spare time Trudi enjoys walking the cliffs of
Guernsey and enjoying island life.
16A comprehensive service
Our role is to
• Advise and establish a strategy
• Act upon the agreed plan
• Look after the interests of the creditors at all times
• Act impartially
• Follow the ethical guidelines set out by the professional regulatory bodies
Our services include
• Administration
• Bankruptcy Proceedings
• Corporate Finance
• Expert Testimony and Litigation Support
• Forensic Accounting
• Investigations
• Liquidation
• Receivership
• Turnaround
• Voluntary Arrangement
17David Rubin & Partners has been helping companies to weather the storm since 1984.
Make contact David Rubin & Partners 26-28 Bedford Row London WC1R 4HE T 020 7400 7900 F 020 7242 3233 DX 267 LONDON/CHANCERY LANE paul@drpartners.com Pearl Assurance House 319 Ballards Lane Finchley London N12 8LY T 020 8343 5900 F 020 8446 2994 DX 57368 FINCHLEY 1 asher@drpartners.com David Rubin & Partners (C.I.) Limited 7 New Street St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 2PF T 01481 711 266 F 01481 715 969 trudi@drpartners.com www .drpartners.com David Rubin & Partners is the trading style of David Rubin & Partners Ltd. Registered Office: 26-28 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4HE Registered in England & Wales. Registration No.08977557. Authorised to carry out insolvency work and investment business by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
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