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11 July 2019
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Grant Thornton— Michael Radcliffe

Firm welcomes new head of disputes advisory
Business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP appoints Michael Radcliffe as the new head of disputes advisory. Michael will be focusing on growing the existing business and expanding into new service areas. 
 
Michael, who is based in London, started with Grant Thornton UK LLP back in 2017 as a partner. Over the past 20 years Michael has advised clients on many complex cross-border disputes specialising in commercial litigation, civil fraud, arbitration and transaction disputes. He has experience working across a variety of sectors including extractive industries and financial services.
 
Will Davies, head of forensics at Grant Thornton UK LLP, commented: ‘Our disputes advisory practice brings together a talented group of partners who advise and act as experts across the full spectrum of disputes that we see in the market. I look forward to working with Michael as he continues to drive this dynamic practice forward with a fresh outlook.’
 
Michael added: ‘I am truly excited to be taking over the reins of a fantastic and well-established team. With ongoing economic and political uncertainty, our clients are frequently encountering challenges which need the local-market insight and multi-disciplinary expertise.
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