Her focus, FCW said in a statement, is “achieving the best outcome for her clients, principally insolvency practitioners, providing alternative dispute resolution options, through to court representation”.

Speaking about the hire, FCW managing principal Andrew Douglas said: “Catherine’s approach and skills as a dispute resolution and insolvency specialist complement our existing team and strengthen our offering at a time when litigation and insolvency issues are on the rise.”

Ms Pulverman added: “The opportunity to be part of a growing firm that wraps client value, engagement and responsiveness in a culture of wellbeing was irresistible.

“FCW Lawyers offers me the opportunity to continue to grow my insolvency base and expands the reach of my services in a collegiate, supportive environment.”