Hazlewoods, the county's top business advisors and accountancy experts, have added a new face to their team with the arrival of Nick Cusack.

Nick joins the Staverton and Cheltenham-based company's Business Recovery and Insolvency Team (BRIT) to become its third licenced Insolvency Practitioner.

A spokesperson said: "Nick will support the firm's growth and reinforce the focus on delivering an exceptional service. The move will ensure clients continue to benefit from the expertise of the growing team, with Nick being a key player to the success of the firm and client relationships moving forward."

Pete Frost, BRIT Partner, added: "Nick will be a great asset to our team and will support our efforts in continuously delivering the best possible service to all stakeholders."

Nick qualified in 2014 and is a fellow of both the Insolvency Practitioners Association and the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, also known as R3. In all, he has more than 18 years' experience advising on several distressed situations and assisting with the return of maximum value for directors, owners and creditors alike, encompassing the entire suite of formal and non-formal solutions available.

Nick said of his new role: "I am looking forward to providing advice and assistance to businesses and individuals across the region, and meeting contacts and colleagues old and new in the coming weeks and months."

● Insolvency Practitioners are licensed in relation to formal insolvencies conducted in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland based on extensive professional experience and specialist examinations.