Hot on the heels of celebrating 50 years as a Chartered Accountant and reflecting with industry friends on an illustrious career to date, our chairman David Buchler has won a prestigious award from the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA) for his Outstanding Contribution to the Profession.
Proudly received as the final presentation at last night’s IPA 2025 Charity Dinner in 30 Euston Square’s spectacular State Rooms, David’s award followed recognition for practitioners and firms old and new in what became a roll call of the very brightest and best in our sector.
Of course, while perhaps best known for his work on high profile insolvencies including Maxwell, Leyland DAF and the Lloyd’s insurance market, a major part of David’s professional mission over the decades has been using the insolvency toolkit for turnaround and restructuring – helping enterprises large and small claw their way back from the abyss. Work out, not bail out.
It’s a growing focus for Insolvency Practitioners and a constructive approach that is well aligned with its chosen charity, Feeding Britain. Also an award winner, the organisation has a vision for our country where nobody goes hungry. It’s piloting innovative and effective new projects, and showing how severe or chronic food insecurity can be prevented.
A magnificent example of Greek revival architecture from the Edwardian period, 30 Euston Square was once home to part of the Pearl Life Assurance Company. It is now the headquarters of the Royal College of General Practitioners – a befitting venue to celebrate a skilful company doctor with an excellent record of saving his patients.
David continues to cement his status as a legend in the world of insolvency, restructuring and turnaround, engaging in an increasingly wide variety of complex projects with remarkable energy. We couldn’t be more proud of our friend, colleague and chairman.
Buchler Phillips is a UK based independent boutique firm with an impeccable Mayfair heritage, specialising in corporate recovery, turnaround, restructuring and insolvency.