David Rubin & Partners Ltd, a firm of restructuring professionals, has joined The Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) as a new associate member.

It is the second associate member to join the ASTL since the beginning of the year.

Membership of the ASTL now stands at 35 full members and 31 associate members.

David Rubin & Partners Ltd specialise in corporate and personal recovery, restructuring insolvency and guidance around business turnaround and provide quick solutions to underperforming businesses. It offers insolvency advice on a range of issues including corporate restructuring, forensic account investigations, voluntary arrangements and liquidation.

Paul Cooper, partner at David Rubin & Partners Ltd, said: “We are delighted to be accepted as an associate member of the Association of Short Term Lenders and look forward to working with our fellow members to protect their interests, and promote best practice in the industry.”

Benson Hersch, chief executive of the ASTL, added: “The growing diversity of the ASTL’s membership allows us to promote and protect the interests of our members while making sure the highest standards are achieved.

“David Rubin & Partners Ltd abides by the same standards that the association operates by and their practical approach, vast experience and depth of knowledge will prove to be a real asset to ASTL members.”