In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with David Buchler, Chairman of Buchler Phillips, an independent boutique firm, with an impeccable Mayfair heritage, specialising in corporate recovery, turnaround, restructuring and insolvency.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

- David Buchler’s career achievements, including leadership roles at Arthur Andersen, Kroll, and Buchler Phillips

- David ‘s early career transition from selling suits to becoming a Chartered Accountant, ultimately leading to his specialization in restructuring and insolvency

- David's experiences with Arthur Andersen, the intricacies of restructuring different businesses, and notable cases like Robert Maxwell's bankruptcy and football restructuring cases including his time as Vice Chairman at Tottenham Hotspur FC during the Alan Sugar era

- David’s passion for opera, detailing his involvement with the London International Opera Festival and his ongoing opera blog

- Career advice for aspiring restructuring professionals

- David’s views on the future of restructuring, attributing its increased demand to economic pressures and high tax burdens

Learn more about David Buchler:

* Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-buchler-156222151

* Visit Buchler Phillips’ website: http://www.buchlerphillips.com

* Read David’s Opera Reviews: https://www.operaspy.com

* Subscribe to Buchler Phillips’ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buchlerphillips1946

* Follow Buchler Phillips on X: https://x.com/BuchlerPhillips

* Learn more about English National Opera: https://www.eno.org

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast:

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience