Reading: Wilkins Kennedy merges with Bridgers
Wilkins Kennedy has merged with Bridgers, Reading-based insolvency practitioners, to form a significant corporate recovery team in Reading.
The new entity will operate under the Wilkins Kennedy brand. John Kirkpatrick, previously a partner with Bridgers will join Wilkins Kennedy as a partner and lead the Reading team.
Commenting on the merger, Kirkpatrick said: “This presents an exciting opportunity for two successful corporate recovery teams to combine their talents and resources to help business and individuals in financial distress. We know the Reading market very well and will continue to respond to the needs and requirements of the local market.”
Keith Stevens, Business Recovery Partner, Wilkins Kennedy added: “This merger brings together teams with significant experience in helping distressed businesses. Our approach is underpinned by a commitment to achieve the best solution for our clients and provide support to all stakeholders.
"Our business recovery experts work closely with the Wilkins Kennedy corporate finance team, who have a well established reputation for providing innovative solutions and funding to the SME market. The combination of these two skills sets will, we believe, bring innovative and highly competitive solutions to Reading.”
The firm will operate from the current Bridgers offices near the Oracle.
