UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has appointed a new insolvency practitioner on the South Coast as business demand grows.

Nick Cusack has joined as a Director in Restructuring & Insolvency team at the Southampton office.

Previously based in Norfolk and across the southern region, he has worked in the profession for over 22 years been a licensed Insolvency Practitioner for over 10 of those.

He has gained a breadth of experience in all types of corporate rescues, but with a particular focus on construction, retail, IT and pharmaceutical industries. Nick said:

“I am looking forward to helping business owners and stakeholders across the south with any issues they might encounter."

“The team at Azets is highly skilled and approachable, and the firm-wide collaborative approach means we are uniquely positioned in the area to offer bespoke solutions using our multi-discipline expertise.”

Chris Tate, Southampton-based Insolvency & Restructuring Partner, said: “We welcome Nick as a seasoned all-rounder whose sector specialisms dovetail perfectly with those of the team here."

“With businesses continuing to face challenging times this year due to rising costs, economic uncertainty, consumer cautiousness and other outside pressures, there will an increasing demand for insolvency advice and support and Nick’s experience will be invaluable.”

Outside of the office Nick is a keen golfer and non-league football fan and speaks fluent German from a period spent studying abroad.

The Southampton office of Azets, the UK’s specialist business advisor to SMEs, is handily located near the M3 in Gateway House at Tollgate, Chandlers Ford. The full-service team supports nearly 3,000 clients in the Southampton, Winchester and Romsey areas, with particular specialisms in healthcare, property and construction and manufacturing.

Photo: Nick Cusack has joined UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets as a Director in Restructuring & Insolvency team at the Southampton office