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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.