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Debt recovery in Scotland

Aberdein Considine

Aberdein Considine‘s debt recovery team has a solid track record in acting for clients in the financial services, real estate, construction, utilities and housing sectors, often assisting with cases arising from insolvency, professional negligence and fraud claims. Secured and unsecured debt recovery matters are prominent in the group’s workload. Myra Scott is ‘a legend in the banking litigation sector‘, and Laura Browne is well versed in advising on a wide spectrum of contentious matters. Paul Mcintosh regularly acts for lenders in secured and unsecured debt recoveries, and has particular expertise in handling work concerning professional negligence claims. Gary McAdam and George McNaughton are practitioners to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Myra Scott; Laura Browne; Gary McAdam; George McNaughton


Autres avocats clés:

Laura Browne; Paul Mcintosh; Ross Webb


Les références

‘Aberdein Considine offers proactive, high-quality debt recovery services and advice. Providing an end-to-end service across all jurisdictions, they act as a comprehensive debt recovery partner.’

‘Myra Scott and Gary McAdam are key contacts who provide excellent support for recovery. They are knowledgeable, skilled, and approachable, and they ensure that service is delivered to a high standard and in a timely manner.’

‘Ross Webb is an experienced and pragmatic litigator who builds strong client relationships.’

Principaux clients

Lloyds Banking Group


NatWest Group plc


The Co-Operative Bank plc


Nationwide Building Society


Virgin Money plc


Skipton Building Society


TSB Bank plc


The Mortgage Lender Limited


Rooftop Mortgages Limited


Atom Bank plc


West Bromwich Building Society


Capital Home Loans


One Savings Bank plc


Castle Water


Scottish Power


Savills plc


Anderson Strachan


Brodies LLP

The debt recovery team at Brodies LLP is well-known in the market for assisting clients in the automotive industry and financial services sector with a broad range of matters. Iain Rutherford focuses on high-profile recovery litigation, while Matthew Farrell acts on related residential and commercial property matters and Marianne Griffin handles a wide spectrum of debt and asset recovery matters; the trio co-head the practice. Laura McMillan and Lauren Kerr showcase expertise in motor finance issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Iain Rutherford; Matthew Farrell; Marianne Griffin


Autres avocats clés:

Lauren Kerr; Laura McMillan


Les références

‘Brodies has a team filled with passionate people whose knowledge is unparalleled in our experience. Cases are managed with minimum fuss, and every communication is measured and to the point, guiding us through any decisions that are required. They have a way of explaining even the most complicated nuances of Scottish law in a way that is easy to understand, and ensures that any decision made by us has the full weight of knowledge behind it.’

‘Our relationship with Marianne Griffin in particular is highly valued, and she is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that we have the best possible service. We always appreciate the assistance that she gives us, no matter how complicated the case involved.’

‘Brodies have a wealth of experience in enforcing judgments obtained in jurisdictions outside the Scottish Courts, e.g. via the English and Welsh Courts. They provide a smooth and efficient service at all times with great administration and are always on hand to answer any questions promptly.’

Principaux clients

Link Financial Outsourcing Limited


PRA Group (UK) Ltd


Toyota Financial Services (UK) Plc


CA Auto Finance UK Ltd


MotoNovo Finance Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting an independent energy supplier with debt recovery work.

Harper Macleod LLP

Under the joint leadership of Natalie Dissake, who specialises in handling public sector matters, and debt recovery expert James Lloyd, Harper Macleod LLP’s 'excellent' debt recovery team is well versed in acting for clients in the media, hospitality, healthcare, utilities, and financial services sectors. Lyndsay McMahon is very experienced in advising on matters in the housing arena; Eilidh Crawford and Frances Bancewicz are names to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Natalie Dissake; James Lloyd


Autres avocats clés:

Lyndsay McMahon; Frances Bancewicz; Eilidh Crawford


Les références

‘An efficient level of service.’

‘The team are extremely nice to deal with.’

‘The quality of their work is excellent.’

Principaux clients

Forsyth of Denny Limited


Paladin Commercial


Optimum SME Finance Limited


E-Capital Commercial Finance (North) Limited


Department for Work and Pensions (including Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Child Maintenance Service, and Recovery from Estates)


Pure (CGV) Limited


River Clyde Homes


Revenue Scotland


John W Grant & Son Limited


City of Edinburgh Council


Training Developments Scotland Limited


Taylor Martin Property Management Limited


Scottish Ministers


Pure (CGV) Limited


Brightwater Services Ltd


Office of the Advocate General


Rockland Solutions t/a BoilerSure


Highland Industrial Supplies Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Optimum SME Finance in a dispute concerning the recovery of sums due to the client from personal guarantors.
  • Acted for Brightwater Services Ltd in a debt recovery matter involving a water services contract.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts

At Morton Fraser MacRoberts, the ‘very efficient‘ debt and asset recovery team has extensive experience in advising on complex recovery matters, including cases involving insolvency and allegations of fraud. Nicola Ross is well versed in handling contractual disputes; she co-heads the practice with Leon Breakey, who focuses on insolvency issues, and Denise Loney, a key contact for recovery work. The client base includes government agencies and educational institutions. Other key practitioners include Jo Purdy and Tracey Kerr, who is active on secured and unsecured recovery matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicola Ross; Leon Breakey; Denise Loney


Autres avocats clés:

Jo Purdy; Tracey Kerr


Les références

‘Their advice and customer service is second-to-none and nothing is a problem for them.’

‘Their people are extremely friendly, helpful and just easy to deal with.’

‘Denise Loney always takes time to listen and understand what we are trying to achieve for the clients.’

Principaux clients

Bibby Group of Factors


Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance


Glasgow Credit Union


Handelsbanken


Investec


Kennet Equipment Leasing Limited


MI Vehicle Finance Ltd


Curtis Banks


Lowther Homes Limited


Marsh Finance Ltd


NHS Credit Union


Cemex UK Operations Limited


Kingston Park House Limited


Pointer Limited


Flogas Britain Limited


Stallan Brand Architecture + Design Limited


Speirs Gumley Property Management Limited


UK Search Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Investec, alongside other companies, on asset recovery, debt recovery and motor finance matters.

Shoosmiths

Under the leadership of Andrew FoyleShoosmiths' debt recovery practice has extensive experience in advising on asset-related recovery services, insolvency issues and business recoveries. The group regularly acts for financial services companies, motor finance providers and landlords. Foyle is ably supported by disputes and insolvency expert Seonaid Sandham and commercial litigator Sophie McNally.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Foyle


Autres avocats clés:

Seonaid Sandham; Sophie McNally


Les références

‘The service we receive from Shoosmiths is of a high quality.’

‘We have a strong and positive relationship with colleagues at Shoosmiths. They are helpful, knowledgeable and provide the support/services required.’

‘Andrew Foyle is wise, pragmatic and unflappable.’

Principaux clients

Aggregate Industries


Alex M Adamson LLP


Breedon Group


Cabot Credit Management


Calor Gas


Castle Water


Co-operative Bank plc


Cumberland Building Society


DM Hall LLP


Equifinance Ltd


Everflow Utilities


First Response Finance Limited


Interpath Advisory


Leeds Building Society


Leeds Building Society


Middlebrooks Business Advisory


MKM Building Supplies


PPL PRS Limited


Propel Finance


Scott & Company


Screwfix


Speedy Asset Services


Topaz Finance Ltd


United Trust Bank plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for an administrator in a case involving the recovery of director’s loans.

BTO Solicitors LLP

BTO Solicitors LLP’s debt recovery team routinely acts for major credit card providers, construction companies, property managers, and large social housing associations in a range of matters. Practice head Angus Wood brings extensive expertise in contentious work, and Grant Hunter handles unsecured and secured recoveries for a broad client base, including banks, credit card providers, and accountancy firms. Kirsteen Maclean assists with enforcement actions, and Aaron Kane is active in recovery matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Angus Wood


Autres avocats clés:

Grant Hunter; Kirsteen Maclean; Aaron Kane


Les références

‘The team are approachable and accommodating.’

‘Considerable strength in depth. We appreciate the consistency and availability of advice which is of significant benefit to our clients in making swift decisions.’

‘Angus Wood and Kirsteen Maclean are readily accessible, and provide knowledgeable and assured advice.’

Principaux clients

American Express Services (Europe) Limited


Atradius Collections


Coface UK Limited


Lloyds Banking Group


RMG Scotland Limited


First Bus Group (Transportation Claims Limited)


Stena Line Ports Limited


James Gibb Property Management Limited


Scottish Football Association (Scottish FA)


Isle of Arran Distillers Limited


American Express Services (Europe) Limited


Atradius Collections


Coface UK Limited


Lloyds Banking Group


RMG Scotland Limited


First Bus Group (Transportation Claims Limited)


Stena Line Ports Limited


James Gibb Property Management Limited


Scottish Football Association (Scottish FA)


Isle of Arran Distillers Limited


DWF

Led by Ricky Cannon, an expert in debt recovery litigation, the team at DWF is instructed in a wide range of debt recovery matters, ranging from secured and unsecured recoveries to compliance and regulatory matters. Automotive industry companies are prominent in the group's client base. Danny McClymont specialises in motor finance work, and is adept at advising utilities companies on debt recovery disputes, and Garry MacInnes assists banking and finance clients with insolvency-related mandates.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ricky Cannon


Autres avocats clés:

Danny McClymont; Garry MacInnes; Dylan Higgins MacInnes


Les références

‘The motor finance expertise is fantastic.’

‘Ricky Cannon cannot do more for his clients. He thinks outside the box and leads the charge with innovative ideas. He is always available for a chat. Danny McClymont and Garry MacInnes are fantastic. They are experts in Consumer Rights Act 2015 disputes.’

‘Ricky Cannon, Garry MacInnes and Danny McClymont provide excellent legal recommendations.’

Gilson Gray

Gilson Gray handles business to business debt recoveries, often acting for clients in the construction, automotive, financial services, and property sectors. The group is equally adept at advising on cross-border debt recovery work. David Alexander, who leads the team, brings extensive experience in advising on debt recovery work, and Rosie Walker is active in commercial litigation. Craig Darling is well versed in assisting with insolvency-related cases. Scott Runciman is 'very responsive', with a core focus on property issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Alexander


Autres avocats clés:

Rosie Walker; Scott Runciman; Craig Darling


Les références

‘Our go-to lawyers in Scotland. We know we are always in safe hands with David Alexander and his team.’

‘The team continuously provides you with clear, concise information and advice in order for you to make an informed decision in a timely manner.’

‘I find David Alexander a pleasure to work with. He takes a personal approach to all engagements.’

Principaux clients

Finbiz Funding Limited


Hunter Wilson Limited


Rewd Developments Ltd


Middlebrooks Business Recovery


Aver Chartered Accountants


Lester Aldridge


MGM Timber (Scotland) Limited


Yesss Electrical


Xerox Finance Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Tesla Financial Services Ltd on several recovery claims.
  • Assisting UK Plumbing Supplies Ltd with all Scottish debt recovery and litigation matters.

TLT

The debt recovery group at TLT is led by John Paul Sheridan, a highly regarded commercial litigation expert, who is ably supported by Louise Chopra, who handles disputes for financial services clients. The group is well versed in advising on secured and unsecured recoveries and insolvency-related matters. Other key practitioners include Louise Gould, who handles mortgage debts.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Paul Sheridan


Autres avocats clés:

Louise Chopra; Louise Gould; Peter McGladrigan; Lorna McWilliams; Michael Collins


Les références

‘Quick to respond. Transparent case management.’

‘A very efficient and professional service.’

Anderson Strathern

Anderson Strathern’s debt recovery practice is instructed by SMEs, public sector bodies, commercial landlords, banks and utility companies in a range of matters. Practice head Gillian Murray is well known for her expertise in litigation, and is well versed in advising on insolvency matters; she is ably supported by Fiona Stephen and Fraser Geddes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gillian Murray


Autres avocats clés:

Fiona Stephen; Fraser Geddes


Les références

‘They are able to handle the actions raised with confidence and achieve satisfactory outcomes. They offer advice and present a variety of options available to us so that we can make informed decisions and instructions.’

‘The solicitors are easily available should discussions be required.’

Principaux clients

Scottish Power Energy Retail Limited


Stirling Park


Property Management Company (Aberdeen) Limited


Hacking & Paterson Management Services


Firstport Property Services Scotland Ltd


JB & G Forsyth Property Managers


Will Rudd Davidson (Glasgow) Ltd


D & I Scott Property Managers


DPD Group UK Ltd


Stately-Albion Limited


Johnston Carmichael


FRP Advisory LLP


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Scottish Power Energy Retail Limited on debt recovery matters.
  • Advising Hacking & Paterson Management Services on issues concerning unpaid fees.
  • Advising Stirling Park LLP on a broad range of debt recovery issues.