Deloitte's Newcastle office has strengthened its reorganisation services (RS) department with the appointment of director NEIL MATTHEWS.

Mr Matthews leads a team of six which restructure businesses in difficulty.

That includes formal insolvency work, such as administrative receiverships and administrations, and the turnaround and business rescue of troubled corporates. He will also be involved in dealing with bankrupt individuals.

Mr Matthews was an assistant director in the corporate restructuring department of Ernst and Young, where he worked for nearly 14 years. Paul Williamson, senior partner at Deloitte's Newcastle office, said: "Neil's arrival comes just at the right time and he adds a new and welcome dimension to the team."