Robyn Erskine AM

Senior Specialist - Melbourne

Robyn Erskine AM is a Senior Specialist in the Melbourne Restructuring & Recovery division bringing decades of expertise in both personal and corporate insolvency.

A Registered Liquidator and Registered Trustee, Robyn is widely recognised for her ability to guide businesses and individuals through financial distress with clarity and compassion.

Her professional expertise includes personal and corporate insolvency, where she helps middle market SMEs and individuals navigate financial challenges with a focus on achieving fair outcomes and preserving value where possible. Robyn believes early intervention and the right advice are key to successful turnaround or restructuring strategies.

Her experience includes serving as a Partner at Brooke Bird, a specialist restructuring and insolvency practice, where she supported clients in financial distress with practical tools and strategies for recovery.

“Being in financial difficulties, for a lot of people, is the most traumatic experience in their life. There is a lot of conflicting information. I get great satisfaction in being able to help people at a time when many just don't know which way to turn.”

Robyn has extensive experience undertaking assignments across a wide variety of industries, including investigations into insolvent trading, unfair preferences and uncommercial transactions, as well as preparing specialist reports for stakeholders such as financiers and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

She is passionate about helping clients navigate complex financial challenges and believes that early access to the right advice is key to achieving successful outcomes.

Her leadership extends well beyond client work. Robyn has served as Director of Insol International, CPA Australia, and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA), where she was Chair of the Board and President from 2011 to 2013. She has also contributed globally through roles with the International Federation of Accountants, including as Deputy Chair of the Small Medium Practices Advisory Group and Chair of its Ethics Taskforce.

Awarded an Order of Australia in 2022 for her services to the accounting profession and professional bodies, Robyn has a distinguished career at both practice and board levels. She has advised on complex insolvency assignments across a wide range of industries, including investigations into insolvent trading, unfair preferences, and uncommercial transactions, while also preparing specialist reports for financiers and regulators such as ASIC.

By combining technical expertise with empathy, Robyn ensures her clients receive clear, reliable guidance that helps them move forward with confidence. Her approach is built on deep technical knowledge, governance expertise, and a strong sense of integrity, and she is committed to driving transparent, sustainable outcomes in times of financial challenge.

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

Director of Insol International (2021– ) and Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee
Director of CPA Australia (2017–2021) where she served on Audit, Risk and Compliance, Finance and Policy, and Member Engagement committees, as well as the ESG Centre of Excellence.
Chair and President of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (2011–2013) and a Board Director from 2005–2019.
Deputy Chair of the Small Medium Practices Advisory Group and Chair of the Ethics Taskforce at the International Federation of Accountants.

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