Coltman Warner Cranston LLP focuses its debt recovery at a business-to-business level. The firm is especially well-versed in defended proceedings for multinationals, property management, credit insurers and debt collections companies. In addition to its litigation experience, the firm is also familiar with a range of ADR forms, including mediation. The ‘absolutely brilliant’ practice head Darren Davoile is highly experienced in contested debt recovery, especially relating to winding-up and bankruptcy proceedings. Tyrone Campbell is the firm’s costs law specialist. Stuart Cranston is also noted in the practice.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP provides support to household names in the energy, education, automotive, banking, manufacturing sectors. The firm is also well-versed in advising clients on the new Consumer Duty implemented by the FCA. Its litigation experience includes assisting in the recovery of debt for regulated and unregulated services. Jayne Gardner, with a focus on credit management and collections, leads the team alongside Edward Flanagan, who handles secured and unsecured debt recovery matters. Alan Hamblett is the firm’s expert on all defended claims. Grace Strawford provides technical advice on consumer credit-related matters.

Sydney Mitchell LLP offers secured and unsecured recovery assistance for a diverse spread of clients, from local to national organisations. Its experience includes secured and unsecured debt collection, return of goods claims and recovery of service charges. ‘Unrivalled’ in her ability to explain legal processes, Leanne Schneider-Rose heads the practice and advises individuals, insolvency practitioners and bridging lenders on their recovery options in connection with insolvency claims. Heleena Gandham is noted within the team for her work in non-regulated lending for bridging lenders.

Based in Coventry, the ‘practical and thorough’ team at Band Hatton Button LLP offers advice to its clients, be they individuals or organisations, on a range of debt recovery services. The firm acts in matters of enforcement and charging order applications, possession claims and small claims proceedings. John French oversees the debt recovery matters. Within the team, Jon Wilby focuses his debt recovery practice around the commercial property sector.

FBC Manby Bowdler’s clientele includes estate agents, private schools and recovery companies who seek advice on trade debt and secured and unsecured consumer debt. The firm is well-versed in both the litigation and enforcement aspects of debt recovery. Splitting his time between Wolverhampton and Redditch, Gareth Ruddock heads the team. Central to the team, Claire Bentick advises clients as claimants and defendants on commercial debt recovery matters.

Lanyon Bowdler leverages its regional ties to support firms across the Shropshire and wider West Midlands area. The firm advises on enforcement applications, charging orders and bankruptcy proceedings. Andrew Pegg, based in Telford, has a particular focus on disputes surrounding the agricultural industry. Preet Poonia left the firm in December 2023.