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John Harlow
I first started working in Insolvency in 1985, for a boutique Insolvency and Accountancy practice in Nottingham, which later merged with a top 10 national Accountancy firm.
In 1991, I passed the Joint Insolvency Board Examinations and obtained my licence to take appointments as an Insolvency Practitioner.
In 1995, I left that firm to set up an independent practice with some of my colleagues in Leicester. In 2006 I joined a Midlands-based Accountancy firm and set up a new office in Leicester, taking my Insolvency team with me.
In 2010 I disenfranchised the Leicester office and set up the independent practice of John Harlow Insolvency and Corporate Recovery, maintaining the same team and operating from New Walk in Leicester.
Outside work, I enjoy sailing, being a member of Notts County Sailing Club and volunteering as a Watch Leader with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. I also sit on the local committee of the Wooden Spoon charity, raising money for projects aimed at disadvantaged and disabled children. During the Winter, I enjoy ski-ing and following Leicester Tigers Rugby Club.
I am married to Elspeth and we live in the Vale of Belvoir.
If you would like to contact me about anything, please feel free.
Lynda Butcher
I am the manager of the Leicester office, a qualified Insolvency Practitioner and member of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals. I deal with all types of corporate and personal Insolvency.
Irish born and bred, I started my career working in the accounts department of one of Ireland’s largest property surveyors/valuers. I moved to the UK in 2001 and initially worked with John Harlow as a Personal Assistant in the Insolvency department of a previous practice, progressing to a Junior Administrator in 2002.
In 2006 I became a Senior Administrator and passed the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency examination in 2007. In 2011, I passed the Joint Insolvency Examination and obtained my licence in January 2013.
Outside work, in what spare time I have, I enjoy hiking, travel and reading and have completed amongst others, the Ring of Kerry hiking trail. I have sought refuge behind a bear bin in Canada to avoid rutting Elk, who were blocking the route to my tent and made a leap of faith to a rescue boat over crocodile infested waters in Australia, when the engine on the boat I was on, broke down!
If you have any concerns about your business or personal finance that you’d like to get some advice on, please email me:
Donna Lee
I previously worked for an independent Insolvency practice from 1990 until 1997 where I was employed as an office junior, ultimately progressing to Secretary to the MD.
I joined John Harlow ‘s team 1997, where I was employed as a PA for the Insolvency Department. Having worked hard and gained experience in dealing with Insolvency on a day to day basis, in 2000 I progressed to a Junior Insolvency Administrator within the firm.
In 2006 I was promoted to a Senior role and successfully sat and passed the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI) in 2008.
I am now a Senior Insolvency Administrator in the Leicester office and specialise in dealing with all types of corporate and personal Insolvency.
I enjoy the Good Life, tending to my veggie plot and socialising with my family and friends. My hobbies include ski-ing, reading, walking my dog Otto and making homemade jams and chutneys.
If you would like to get in touch, please email me:
Elspeth Harlow
Elspeth plays plays a crucial role as the Insolvency Cashier in the Practice; providing support to the firm’s client-facing insolvency team as well as ensuring statutory deadlines are met, payments and bank reconciliations are completed on time, and cashiering policies are strictly adhered to.
She also is responsible for maintaining the bank accounts of the insolvency estates and managing the prompt submission of account opening and closing requests as well as ensuring strict adherence to the firm’s treasury policies and procedures.
Otto
This is a specialist role combining discreet security surveillance of the local squirrel population, targeted quality control of biscuits and other snacks, and general motivation and encouragement of the rest of the team.
Otto is keen to progress his career at Harlow Insolvency, and as his office picture shows, is keen to take over as top dog, when John Harlow is out of the office….
Otto
This is a specialist role combining discreet security surveillance of the local squirrel population, targeted quality control of biscuits and other snacks, and general motivation and encouragement of the rest of the team.
Otto is keen to progress his career at Harlow Insolvency, and as his office picture shows, is keen to take over as top dog, when John Harlow is out of the office….
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