Leading Partners

Debt recovery in Yorkshire

Clarion

Clarion‘s debt recovery team advises major corporates and SMEs across a variety of sectors including the construction, property, logistics, retail, and the fintech industries. The team is led by Daniel Carlton, a longstanding figure in the field, and Charise Marsden has strong insolvency expertise and plays a key role in advising clients during financially distressed scenarios. Dan Elsworth adds further depth to the team with his experience in fintech and complex debt disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Carlton


Autres avocats clés:

Charise Marsden; Dan Elsworth


Les références

‘The team understands the nuances of both pre-emptive debt management and litigation and are skilled at managing disputes through all stages—from initial recovery actions to enforcement.’

‘Clarion’s debt recovery team has experience in a broad range of sectors, allowing them to apply best practices tailored to the unique challenges each client faces, whether they are large corporates or SMEs. This versatility means they can quickly identify the most effective course of action, ensuring both legal and commercial considerations are addressed.’

‘Dan Elsworth and his team have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, makes them a standout team within the legal industry.’

Principaux clients

Encon Insulation Limited


Bruntwood Investments Limited


Northern Trust Company Limited


Hermes Parcelnet Ltd


Customade Limited


Aggregate Industries Uk Limited


Vink UK Limited


Eyre & Elliston Limited


Oak Tyres Limited


Tunstall Heathcare (UK) Limited


Hurst Plastics Ltd


Kriya Finance Ltd


Carter Towler Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Working with the Aggregate Industries UK Limited team in the collection of all of its outstanding debts.
  • Supporting Bruntwood in its expansion offering customers novel solutions to debt problems.

Weightmans

Weightmans LLP's debt recovery team is recognised for its strategic approach to complex and sensitive matters across public authority, financial services and construction sectors. The group is jointly led by Benjamin Davies, a key client partner known for recoveries matters, alongside insolvency specialists Oliver Nelson and Charles Boyne in Leeds. Shauna-Leigh Thompson has particular strength in regulated debt and high-value Consumer Credit Act disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Benjamin Davies; Oliver Nelson; Charles Boyne; Shauna-Leigh Thompson


Les références

‘The team who deal with our referrals are always very professional when dealing with our customers, prompt action is always taken in line with procedures.’

‘Good working relationships with staff who are always happy to help and answer any questions we may have in a professional and timely manner.’

‘Approachability and desire to please.’

Principaux clients

Leeds City Council


Greene King Limited


NHS Blood and Transplant


Fenland District Council


West Lancashire Borough Council


LGH Hotels Limited


Alpha Labour & Recruitment Limited


Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council


D G & M Heard t/a Heard Properties


Connells Residential/Sequence (UK) Ltd


KMR Skip Hire Limited


Leedale Limited


Rushmoor Borough Council


Oyster Risk Solutions Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Provide Leeds City Council with debt recovery services, including the recovery of business rates, council tax, housing benefits, leasehold charges, adult and social care debts as well as various other elements of sundry debt.
  • Provide Greene King Retailing Limited with an outsourced recoveries solution, mainly for the recovery of unpaid rent and trade account arrears from current and former publicans.
  • Provide NHS Blood & Transplant with its debt recovery requirements within the UK and worldwide.

DWF

DWF’s disputes team delivers integrated, sector-focused advice across multiple industries. Senior director Kevin Feehan and director Jeffersen Gledhill lead the Leeds-based team, known for handling complex litigation, insolvency, and fraud recovery matters. Gledhill, who is a trusted adviser for public sector and financial services recoveries, oversees both legal and technical operations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kevin Feehan; Jeffersen Gledhill


Principaux clients

adidas (U.K.) Ltd


Asda Stores Ltd


British Telecommunications PLC


Co-Operative Group Ltd


DX Network Services Ltd


Fleetcor Europe Ltd


Hire Station Ltd


Information Commissioner’s Office


Marks and Spencer PLC


Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd


Tesco Stores Ltd


National Business Crime Solutions Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Recovery of uninsured loss value on behalf of Motor Insurers Bureau. Monies secured by way of charging order (2018).