RSM appoints Restructuring Partner

Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed Tom Straw as Restructuring Partner in its growing London team.

Straw joins RSM after spending nine years at Moorfields Advisory and over three years at BDO as a restructuring specialist. He has more than 15 years’ experience spanning debt advisory, M&A, financial advisory and restructuring, and a track record in steering stakeholders and businesses through complex restructuring challenges.

During his career, Straw has advised many well-known brands including the sale of Liam Gallagher’s fashion entity Pretty Green to JD Sports; the restructure of toy wholesaler Tobar Group including retailer Hawkins Bazaar; and the wind down of UK operations of retailers, Toys R Us and Blockbuster.

Damian Webb, Partner and Head of Restructuring at RSM London, said  “In the current economic climate, some businesses are seeking options for so called specialist situations in order to help in times of significant upheaval or financial distress. More complex, advisory-led restructuring processes combining debt advisory, M&A and traditional restructuring processes are becoming increasingly relevant. This is where Tom’s track record will complement the existing team. We have our eyes firmly on the future and this is reflected in Tom being a senior hire and the fifth new team member to come on board this year.”