Global rolefor KPMG’s Nimmo

International professional services giant KPMG said yesterday it had appointed Scottish partner Blair Nimmo as global head of insolvency.

Mr Nimmo has headed up KPMG’s restructuring practice in the UK since March last year and continues in that job alongside his new global post.

He takes over the international role from Richard Heis , who retired from the firm earlier in the year.

Leif Zierz, global head of deal advisory, KPMG, said: “Our UK restructuring practice is market-leading and, despite relatively benign economic conditions, continues to secure some of the most high-profile projects both in the UK and internationally, such as the administration of Monarch Airlines.

“In assuming this global role, Blair brings with him deep insolvency experience, having also

“Blairbrings withhimdeep insolvency experience”

recently worked on complex engagements including First Oil Expro, Tullis Russell and Scottish Coal. Our member firms around the world will benefit from Blair’s sharp market focus and unrivalled expertise.”

Mr Nimmo, who trained with Cooper and Lybrand’s restructuring practice, has been at the heart of many of Scotland’s most high-profile business administrations and liquidations since joining KPMG in 1991.

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