Blake Morgan LLP retains an ‘unparalleled’ reputation, housing a sophisticated specialist recoveries team with deep expertise in motor finance and B2B recoveries sectors. Noteworthy vehicle finance clients include Mercedes Benz, Toyota and CA Auto Finance. ‘Knowledgeable and client-focused’ Sadak Miah draws on extensive experience in debt recovery and litigation in the consumer and vehicle finance sector, frequently handling debt collections, conversion claims, injunctions and fraud cases. Adept in bespoke and complex litigation cases is Hannah Smith-Herne, a specialist in the finance sector and a pipeline for firms consumer finance clients.
Debt recovery in South East
Blake Morgan LLP
Praxisleiter:
Sadak Miah
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hannah Smith-Herne; Jane Lewis
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‘The knowledge contained within the Blake Morgan team is unparalleled. Every member of the team has a wealth of experience in the industry, and an innate ability to simplify and explain the most complicated of concepts to guide you to the right informed decision. The reporting they provide is best in class, their billing is detailed and easy to understand, and at every point it is an absolute pleasure to deal with them.’
‘Sadak Miah really does stand out as one of the most knowledgeable and client-focused partners across the industry. It is clear that the client relationship is absolutely at the heart of everything he does, and I can’t imagine anyone being more proactive than he is in sharing industry knowledge and highlighting potential areas of risk.‘
‚Jane Lewis is very much cut from the same cloth as Sadak Miah, and is always available to field any queries, suggest potential paths of action, and tailor strategies to provide the best possible service. Sadak Miah and Jane Lewis are exceptional individuals who we are very proud to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Credit Agricole Auto Finance
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Limited
Toyota Financial Services Plc
Brachers (Part of Lawfront)
Brachers (Part of Lawfront) fields a team capable of handling a broad range of debt recovery work, representing SMEs and global companies, operating within financial and professional services, as well as construction, education and transport clients. The debt recovery team is co-headed by Michael Oatham, an experienced litigation and insolvency specialist, while Robert Thompson draws on extensive experience in debt collection to co-head the collections and recoveries team. Graham Wallis, who is also co-chair of the collections and recoveries team, has notable strengths in the debt recovery and insolvency industry, and Paul Abdey has specialism in acting for office holders in post order insolvency cases.
Praxisleiter:
Michael Oatham; Rob Thompson; Graham Wallis
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Paul Abdey
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‚I would like to call out Robert Thompson and Graham Wallis for their tenacity and awareness of the regulations and how these can be adapted quickly to bring gainful results.‘
‚The team comes with a lot of experience in both debt recovery as well as the regulatory landscape.‘
DMH Stallard LLP
Praised for its ‘personal and professional service’, DMH Stallard LLP acts for a range of clients, from banks, local authorities, household names to professional service firms. The team is jointly led by Oliver Jackson, Simon Elcock and James Colvin. Jackson leverages experience in commercial litigation, debt collection, and insolvency to head the restructuring and insolvency team. Elcock spearheads the firm’s dispute resolution practice and handles corporate, commercial, and financial disputes. Seasoned commercial litigator Colvin, acts for clients in matters relating to banking and finance litigation, as well as contentious insolvency.
Praxisleiter:
Oliver Jackson; Simon Elcock; James Colvin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Gemma Clark; Nigel Marchant
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‘Nigel Marchant and Gemma Clark are our contacts within the DMH team. They are extremely personable and provide my team with invaluable advice without which we would not be able to do our work.’
‘We get a personal and professional service.’
‘Friendly and approachable while still remaining professional.’
Kernmandanten
Allard Bailey Family Law
Anabas Welcome
Awards Intelligence
AXA Health
Bailey Total Building Envelope
BNP Paribas Real Estate
Begbies Traynor
BDO LLP
Burgess Hill School
CAE (UK) Plc
Canon (UK) Limited
City Concepts
Firestones Corporate Recovery
Folkes Architects
Gil-Lec Ltd
Gilmartin Ley
Glass’s Information Services Limited
Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Limited
Penfold Verrall Limited
HGS Southern Ltd
Premier Medical Group Ltd
Rossetts (UK) Limited
Safeguard Europe Limited
SpaceandPeople Plc
Stiles Harold Williams LLP
STA International
Straumann Limited
Woolf Bond Planning LLP
Judge & Priestley LLP
Judge & Priestley LLP houses a ‘close-knit, hardworking, and knowledgeable’ debt recovery team, which is geared to handle local authority disputes, contract disputes, and insolvency litigation. Overseeing the practice are Rachel Addai, the head of the credit solutions division who is praised as ‘always providing excellent advice’, and Uday Patel. Frances Boxall brings expertise in deceased debtor recoveries to the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Rachel Addai; Uday Patel
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Frances Boxall
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‘They are a close-knit, hardworking, and knowledgeable team. Billing is consistently accurate and timely.‘
‘Rachel Addai is our go-to person. Always available, always providing excellent advice, and an extremely cool head.’
Kernmandanten
London Borough of Southwark
Crown Commercial
Edge Recovery Limited
SE-Solicitors
The ‘personable and professional’ team at SE-Solicitors is knowledgeable of disputed and non-disputed debt, international debt, as well as insolvency and credit management policy matters. Practice head Richard Gwynne is a key port of call for construction, building, and telecoms clients and is skilled at pre-legal collections. Martin Hughes‘ expertise covers the full spectrum of credit management issues.
Praxisleiter:
Richard Gwynne
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Martin Hughes; Tina McLaren
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‘We have worked with Richard Gwynne and his team for a number of years and during that time our business has grown and gone through many changes. SE have adapted to our changes and to the additional workload with the same high standard, quality, and care.’
‘The team are extremely personable and always have a professional can-do attitude. Their attention to detail is excellent and they are always very proactive in wanting to assist. They are a strong, talented team that are hugely responsive and fantastic at communicating.‘
‚Their many years of experience has meant that they have gained a great reputation, not just with us, but nationwide for the results they have delivered. We have always had a seamless, positive experience working with SE Solicitors and we thoroughly enjoy doing business with them.’
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Praised for its ‘ability to think both commercially and strategically’, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP handles contested and complex debt matters surrounding real estate. The team is led by Jamie Cartwright, who draws on his litigation and mediation experience to maintain a strong track record in handling tech, supply chain, retail, automotive, and product liability disputes. Seasoned commercial litigator Katie Bewick advises clients on corporate and commercial disputes, as well as supply chain issues, while Charlotte Healy is involved in complex debt issues with international elements and has particular expertise in the retail, healthcare, food and beverage sectors. Rory Partridge handles a range of debt issues and pure debt claims, with a specialism in supply chain litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Jamie Cartwright
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Katie Bewick; Charlotte Healy; Rory Partridge
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‘The team is outstanding, they handle matters with efficiency and without fear. They look to create a personal relationship with their clients and will always strive to achieve the best outcome.’
‘The individuals stand out as they seek to tailor the work to match the clients availability and needs. They do not stop their involvement until they are certain all aspects desired have been reached and confirmed.‘
‘Their technical excellence is matched by their ability to think both commercially and strategically at the same time.’
Kernmandanten
Achieve Together Ltd
Maskells Estate Agents
Reynolds Catering
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Reynolds on several supply disputes including defending Commercial Court proceedings brought by Nationwide Produce Plc for the alleged non-payment of invoices for a range of fruit and vegetable products.
- Represented Mr Choksi, a Dubai-based businessman, in a Business & Property Court claim against an SRA-regulated sports law firm for the non-return of escrow monies in the value of £1.5m plus interest, damages and other relief.
- Acted for Achieve Together, one of the UK’s leading care providers, in successfully recovering supply-related debt in a number of disputes as well as challenging disputed debt claims and related-judgments.
Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Duncan Lewis Solicitors represents a diverse range of claimants and respondents, including private individuals, SMEs, financial institutions and government authorities. Seasoned litigator Anthony Okumah co-heads the department, bringing expertise in a wide range of matters, including professional negligence claims, insolvency matters, winding up proceedings, and trust claims. Sunil Patel has considerable expertise in high value debt recovery, representing directors of insolvent companies and personal insolvency, while Nazhat Ditta is a key name for banks, advising on high-value civil disputes and bringing recovery actions against debtors.
Praxisleiter:
Anthony Okumah; Sunil Patel; Nazhat Ditta
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‘Anthony Okumah is a class act and a legendary commercial litigator.’
Moore Barlow
Moore Barlow fields a ‘highly professional and capable’ team, which is a key port of call for construction, financial service, sport, and real estate clients. Benjamin Millward and Susannah Marsh head the team, with Millward leading the debt offering, and Marsh, leading the financial services litigation team. Both are particularly strong in advising major lenders and mortgage providers on complex residential and commercial claims, professional negligence claims, fraud disputes, and debt recovery claims. Other key members of the practice include David Foster, who provides assistance for corporate and private clients on high value disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Benjamin Millward; Susannah Marsh
Weitere Kernanwälte:
David Foster
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‘A highly professional and capable team, committed to achieving the desired outcome for their clients. They are also all extremely personable and easy to work with.’
‘David Foster is an experienced litigator with a common sense approach, providing wise leadership for the team. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get involved when that is what is needed.‘
‘The Moore Barlow team have been our lawyers for over two decades. Over the years Moore Barlow has successfully provided us a variety of debt recovery services, including cases with difficult elements.‘
Kernmandanten
Hansard Trust Company Limited
Hamlyns Limited
Mark Riley & Co
Churchill Contractors Limited
Andrew Dowie
Tokio Marine HCC
Hann Tucker Associates
Birketts LLP
Praised for a ‘pragmatic approach to problems’, Birketts LLP‘s Ipswich-based debt recovery team has a strong presence in the utilities, logistics, and agricultural sectors. Josh Ripman leads the team and has extensive experience in insolvency and debt recovery proceedings in both the County Court and High Court.
Praxisleiter:
Josh Ripman
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‘Good breadth of ability and resourcing across the team to allow those more senior free to advise on specific cases.’
‘Always friendly, they never let the pressure show or impact how they communicate with us.’
‘They represent good value for money, always taking pragmatic approach to problem and offering value for money solutions.’
Boyes Turner
Working in conjunction with the firm’s insolvency and disputes resolution team on debt recovery matters, Boyes Turner is overseen by Donna Goddard. Goddard handles small claims disputes, bankruptcy and commercial service charges, while Natalie Roff is a key contact for the collection of debts and pre-litigation negotiations. Other key members of the team include Laura Kellman, who has expertise in invoice finance, asset finance, and mortgage arrears.
Praxisleiter:
Donna Goddard
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Natalie Roff; Laura Kellman
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‘I have collaborated with Boyes Turner for almost four years, during which they have delivered legal services on numerous cases. Their service and communication are consistently precise, and invoices are received promptly and are well-detailed.’
‘The team is highly professional, willing to dedicate time to provide guidance, and thoroughly examine cases to determine the most effective course of action.’
‚Exceptional knowledge, timely response times. Addressing individual client needs. A team of dedicated legal professionals.‘
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised on the debt recovery work of 7 entities within the Roman Group Companies by way of sending demand letters, issuing claims, entering judgments and instruct enforcement action
- Advised on the debt recovery work of 11 entities within the Fortus Group by way of sending demand letters, issuing claims, entering judgments and instruct enforcement action.
- Assists with debt recovery for The Credit Protection Association Plc.
Cripps
Cripps has a robust track record in recovering debts for asset-based lenders and invoice financers in various sectors, including recruitment, hospitality, retail and manufacturing. William Angas heads the department with Gina Hope, both of whom bring niche expertise in assisting clients in invoice finance and asset based lending to recover losses under finance agreements. Adept in security enforcement and book debt collection is Ben Ashworth, who has vast courtroom experience, while Tiffany Anderson is another key team member.
Praxisleiter:
William Angas; Gina Hope
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ben Ashworth; Tiffany Anderson
Kernmandanten
ABN AMRO Commercial Finance
eCapital Commercial Finance Limited
Pulse Cashflow Finance Limited
WeDo Invoice Finance Limited
Moorfields Advisory Limited
Bibby Financial Services
RSM UK Restructuring Advisory Ltd
Innovation Finance Ltd t/a Muse Finance
Time Invoice Finance Limited
Enterprise Services Group Limited
Cathedral Communications Ltd
Version Two Media
Lamb Chambers
The SR Group (UK) Limited
Ted Langley Ltd
Les Searle and Sons
GC Factoring Ltd
FSE Group
Pinney Talfourd LLP
Praised for its ‘hands on, practical and timely advice’, Pinney Talfourd LLP is a key port of call for global organisations on debt recovery disputes. Practice head Nick Hatchett handles mandates in the High Court and County Court, focusing on asset and debt recovery as well as insolvency related work.
Praxisleiter:
Nick Hatchett
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‘Nick Hatchett is a very reliable and experienced litigator with vast knowledge of the industry.’
‘Hands on, practical and timely advice.’
Kernmandanten
Astrobank Public Company Limited
AJ Scaffolding Limited
Bank of Cyprus
Begbies Traynor
FRP Advisory
Clarke’s Refurbishment
Hellenic Bank
International Distribution & Transport Ltd
Quantuma Advisory Limited
The Mountain Factor Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing AstroBank in relation to recovery, asset tracing, and enforcement for loans made to individuals and companies in Cyprus.
- Advising Hellenic Bank in relation to recoveries of sums due from individuals who were the subject of judgments in the Cypriot courts.
- Advising Quantuma Advisory in the business recovery and insolvency sector regarding issues with debt-related claims.
Spencer West LLP
The ‘hard working and determined’ team at Spencer West LLP stands out for its experience in acting for insolvency practitioners, pursuing adjudications on behalf of insolvent contractors and obtaining payment. Jackie Ray leads the team and works extensively with blue-chip and high-net worth corporates on mediation and insolvency, offering particular expertise in multi-jurisdictional matters. Nina Toor’s comprehensive offering includes debt recovery claims, personal guarantees, and insolvency, while seasoned commercial litigator Gary Braathen represents small enterprises and large corporations on insolvency matters.
Praxisleiter:
Jackie Ray
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nina Toor; Gary Braathen
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‘The team is excellent at communication and providing solutions to problems. They are very good results are achieved. They are hard working and determined when acting on behalf of clients.’
‘The approachability and the ability of the partners to suggest solutions that are innovative & successful is what stands out. Both Jackie Ray & Gary Braathen demonstrate great flexibility in a result based environment.’
‘An excellent team, with the ability to call on strength and depth across the wider Spencer West network.’