Aberdein Considine is recognised for its strong lender services practice group, which, alongside its commercial debt recovery team, forms a key part of the firm’s national offering. The group specialises in advising banks, building societies, mortgage servicers, and other financial institutions on the recovery of secured and unsecured debt, mortgage shortfalls, and commercial lending. Neil Patterson, based in Newcastle, handles complex mortgage litigation, while Zarvin Vandrewala leads the firm’s high-value contested debt recovery work across England and Wales. UK operations director Tahir Bashir also plays a central role from the Newcastle office.

Muckle LLP’s debt recovery team acts for a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from individuals to large corporates and public sector bodies. The team offers a full debt recovery litigation service and has recently expanded its capabilities to include defended debt recovery matters. Clients also benefit from advice on credit control processes, as well as the firm’s ability to monitor and collect instalment payments on their behalf. Colin Churchward leads on volume debt recovery litigation, with particular expertise in the energy, waste and water sectors. Amy Carlton handles a wide range of cases, focusing on defended debt recovery mandates.

Sintons LLP’s dedicated debt recovery department advises clients across all sectors on the full spectrum of recovery matters, from pre-legal collections and litigation to enforcement and insolvency issues. The team is well-regarded for handling complex and high-value debt recovery, including invoice and civil recovery, and works closely with the firm’s dispute resolution team on technical issues. Allison Thompson co-heads the team with specialist knowledge in debt recovery, alongside Angus Ashman, who brings wide-ranging experience across recoveries and disputes. Hilary Waters is noted for her expertise in commercial disputes and high-value recoveries.

Ward Hadaway LLP’s debt recovery practice is particularly noted for its strength in acting for local authorities and handling high-volume debt matters. The team sits within the wider debt, insolvency and corporate restructuring unit, benefiting from the resources and expertise of the commercial dispute resolution department. Steven Petrie, who leads the department, is a well-regarded figure in the market, advising a broad client base that includes local authorities and suppliers in the construction sector. Vicki Alexander, who heads the debt unit, brings over two decades of experience and is regularly instructed on the more complex elements of a varied debt recovery caseload.