R3 appoints Scottish Chair

Aberdeen-based restructuring and insolvency expert Richard Bathgate has been appointed as the Chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 in Scotland.

Bathgate, who is Restructuring Partner at Johnston Carmichael, Scotland’s largest independent firm of accountants and business advisers, takes over as Chair from Tim Cooper, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard.

In his new role, Bathgate will work with R3 to support the representation work R3 carries out on the profession’s behalf.

Bathgate said: “I’m thrilled to be taking over as Chair of R3 in Scotland. The Association has offered valuable support to the insolvency and restructuring profession, as well as insights into the major issues affecting it since I became a member and I want to continue this.”

“The previous Chairs have done fantastic work in bringing the Scottish insolvency and restructuring community together and with a new generation of young professionals in Scotland coming through, I’m keen that they and our more experienced members take advantage of all that R3 has to offer – whether that’s technical support, training, or networking opportunities.”

“The past two years have undoubtedly been one of the toughest periods in living memory for Scottish businesses, but it’s the ones who sought early advice who have had the best chance of survival.”