FRP Advisory appoints Holly Holgate as partner in restructuring practice

National business advisory firm FRP Advisory has appointed Holly Holgate as a partner in its Restructuring Advisory practice.

Holly Holgate brings more than two decades of experience across restructuring, insolvency and financial services regulation. She joins from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where she spent three years leading its resolution and insolvency department.

A qualified insolvency practitioner, Holgate strengthens FRP Advisory’s insolvency team as well as its advisory capability.

Commenting on her move, Holgate said: “I’ve been in the industry for more than two decades and this felt like the right opportunity at the right time. FRP Advisory’s culture and approach to client work stood out to me – in particular the genuinely collaborative and supportive working environment, coupled with its straightforward and pragmatic approach to supporting clients.”

With more than 850 employees, FRP Advisory is one of the UK’s largest independent business advisory firms. Alongside insolvency and restructuring services, the firm also supports clients with corporate finance, forensic services, financial advisory and debt advisory.

At FRP Advisory, Holgate will co-lead the development of the firm’s restructuring financial services practice alongside Dan Conway. She will also help expand the firm’s advisory capability, focusing on options analysis and contingency planning.

Jeremy French, chief operating officer at FRP Advisory, said: “Holly brings a rare combination of skills – extensive experience both in restructuring and regulatory matters, and a strong network built across the industry. This blend of technical expertise and insight strengthens our ability to support clients across the full advisory lifecycle and will be a real asset as we continue to grow our offering.”

Before the FCA, Holly held director roles at EY-Parthenon and Deloitte. At EY she primarily advised clients on options analysis and contingency planning, and at Deloitte she performed a number of client facing and non-client facing roles within their Restructuring Services department.