PKF brand returns to Yorkshire following merger

BUSINESS recovery and turnaround specialist Geoffrey Martin and Co has joined PKF Littlejohn, marking a return to the Yorkshire market for the PKF brand.

Geoffrey Martin and Co has offices in both Leeds and London and will continue to trade under its existing brand.

The Leeds office, led by partner James Sleight, and supported by John Twizell and Steve Hull, will remain in its current location, whilst the London office, led by partners Stephen Goderski and Peter Hart, will relocate to share the PKF Littlejohn offices in Canary Wharf.

Whilst becoming part of PKF Littlejohn, the business will continue to work independently across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, having established a strong reputation for dealing with complex corporate assignments, involving a diverse range of stakeholders, in both an advisory and formal capacity.

James Sleight, Leeds partner of Geoffrey Martin and Co, said: “We are delighted to be joining a growing network of firms with dedicated corporate recovery teams across the UK and Ireland. 

“Whilst our primary focus will remain in the Yorkshire and Northern markets we will now be able to call upon deeper resources to advise on more complex projects and help clients across the UK and internationally. 

“We will continue to maintain our principal-led approach to all assignments.”

Carmine Papa, managing partner of PKF Littlejohn, said: “Offering restructuring services is a string to our bow which we have never had. 

“In the past, we maintained successful relationships with a variety of independent specialist firms.

“Having Geoffrey Martin and Co within the PKF network will allow us to work closely together and mutually support each other in the best interests of our clients.”