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South West & Wales

Located in: United Kingdom

Welcome to the South West & Wales Network!

IWIRC is dedicated to advancing the connection, promotion, and success of women across the restructuring and insolvency profession worldwide.

Established in 2025, the South West & Wales Network brings together lawyers, financial advisers, lenders, turnaround professionals, insolvency practitioners, and other industry specialists. With a growing community, we provide a welcoming platform to build relationships, share experiences, and support one another’s professional success.

Why Join?

Whether you are looking to expand your network, enhance your profile, or stay connected with developments across the profession, IWIRC offers:

  • Access to a global network of restructuring and insolvency professionals
  • A searchable online member directory
  • Networking and learning events locally and internationally
  • Opportunities to contribute in the monthly e-newsletter
  • A supportive and inclusive community focused on professional growth

And many more…Click here for more information on how to join!

Our Events

We host regular events throughout the year, designed to help members:

  • Be Inspired – Hear from engaging speakers who share insights on leadership, career development, resilience, and personal success.
  • Be Informed – Stay up to date with key restructuring and insolvency developments, market trends, and technical updates.
  • Be Connected – Build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and expand your professional network in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Members receive invitations to all events, with new opportunities added throughout the year on the events page. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the latest news and events or email us at [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.

We also welcome conversations with organisations interested in sponsoring and supporting the Network.

Join us and become part of a growing community dedicated to supporting and advancing women in restructuring and insolvency.

Chair

Lucy Winterborne
Co-Chair

Lucy Winterborne

EY-Parthenon
Bristol, Avon

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Members

Alexandra Davies

Alexandra Davies

Menzies LLP
Cardiff, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM
Lucy Winterborne
Co-Chair

Lucy Winterborne

EY-Parthenon
Bristol, Avon
Stacey Phipps

Stacey Phipps

Cooper Associates
Taunton, United Kingdom (UK)
Theodora Oancea

Theodora Oancea

London, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

Upcoming Events

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IWIRC South West & Wales: Afternoon Tea!

October 1, 2026
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IWIRC South West & Wales – Wild Foods & History Walk, Stoke Park, Bristol

April 23, 2026
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