Led by Richard Kerr and Daniel Tate, the Wigan-based group at Greenhalgh Kerr has strong expertise in representing the asset finance, housing, and public sector clients in the full spectrum of debt recovery work. Richard Kerr leads the local authority team, specialising in recovering unpaid council tax and business rates for a large number of councils across the UK. Stephen Crossley acts in contentious matters, including judicial reviews and civil proceedings, alongside insolvency proceedings. Daniel Tate heads the firm’s asset finance and leasing team alongside Joanna Buckley, and Gemma Hackett directs the firm’s housing recoveries team, advising on landlord-tenant disputes and service charge recovery mandates.

The debt recovery team at Hill Dickinson LLP offers advice to clients across the retail, accountancy, construction, transport, healthcare, and insolvency sectors on a broad range of debt recovery matters. The team is led by Sharon Williamson, who has broad experience in advising banks and financial institutions, and specialises in breach of contract disputes. Kate Steele has particular specialism in alternative forms of dispute resolution such as mediation, as well as acting in breach of contract matters and freezing injunctions in the Court of Appeal. Michaela Hannon is well-versed in invoice financing and contractual disputes, and often advises asset finance-based lenders.

The ‘professional, knowledgeable and effective’ team at The Keith Jones Partnership specialises in and handles the full spectrum of debt recovery work, often pursuing international debtors. Debt recovery expert Keith Jones acts for companies and corporations in a wide range of sectors. The ‘outstanding’ Brenda Li is particularly adept at advising clients within the manufacturing and IT industries on tech-based disputes. Kris Minks is experienced in advising recruitment agency clients on debt recovery and commercial litigation matters, and Alex Jones is a key member of the practice known for his experience in assisting construction and telecoms clients with cross-border disputes.

The debt recovery team at Weightmans LLP has strong expertise advising clients within the public sector, such as local authorities, NHS trusts, and police forces, as well as advising within the insurance and financial services clients. The practice is co-led by Andrew Cox and Benjamin Davies, and with vast experience in the field, Cox is particularly adept in providing litigation and technology-led advice, and Davies assists with contractual disputes and Consumer Credit Act agreements. John Quicler is experienced in handling insolvency proceedings, and Frank Jones focuses on complex litigation issues.

With a particular specialism in invoice and asset finance, the group at Bermans acts for a diverse client base of SMEs and private clients. Jonathan Berkson leads the team from Liverpool with a depth of experience in complex commercial disputes and claims for secured lenders, while Andrew Koffman focuses on complex property disputes, professional negligence, and ADR. Having joined from Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront) in January 2025, Mike Carter acts in professional negligence, property and construction, and contractual matters.

David Robinson leads the Manchester-based debt recovery team at Fieldfisher, advising insurers, manufacturers, energy providers, and property management agents on recovery processes. The team acts in invoice factoring, bulk recoveries, and credit control proceedings. Within the group, Rachel Flower has particular expertise in personal and corporate insolvency.

The group at Pannone Corporate LLP, led by Paul Jagger, has vast experience in recovering commercial debts, including handling insolvency procedures for large multi-national companies such as L’Oreal and DHL International. Jagger has broad expertise spanning statutory demands, bankruptcy, and winding up proceedings. Simon Fitzgerald acts for high profile clients, notably including PPL PRS Limited and Hilti Limited. Denise Lamb advises all aspects of commercial debt recovery.