Hunt & Coombs LLP in Peterborough joins the ranking this year having expanded its litigation group and grown its debt collection work. Practice head Helen Townsend has extensive experience in debt recovery and enforcement. The ‘friendly, professional and efficient’ team handles debts arising from contractual disputes, insolvencies and the enforcement of court judgments, which recently included obtaining of a creditor’s grant of probate in relation to a debt owed by a deceased debtor. Senior associates Norman Hunter-Goulder and Rebecca Beynon-Phillips are also heavily involved in the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Attention to the clients need and the thorough way they go through every detail with the client to ensure you know what is happening on a regular basis.'
  • 'Always answer both calls and emails speedily which makes a big change from other lawyers I have used. Rebecca Beynon-Phillips who handled our particularly difficult case was very efficient and her knowledge of the law in this instance was outstanding.'
  • 'Always professional and focused.'
  • 'The overall team at Hunt & Coombs is friendly, professional and efficient. They make the customer feel valued and will always try to accommodate the customer's needs.'
  • 'We have dealt now with partner Helen Townsend for a few years. She always gives time to understand our case and respond swiftly and efficiently, summarising exactly our stance on particular matters.'

Work highlights

  • Advised a commercial supplier of agricultural seeds on various disputes in relation to unpaid invoices by commercial clients. Involving the commencement of proceedings for the recovery of debts due.
  • Acted on behalf of a private individual  in relation to loans made to two private individuals. To include the obtaining of a Judgment following a 3- day contested hearing, the negotiation of costs and an application for a charging order and an order for sale.
  • Acting for a private individual in relation to the enforcement of a Judgment obtained in family court proceedings in Limerick. The registration of the Judgment in the UK, the obtaining of a charging order against the Defendant's property and the obtaining of an order for sale in the High Court.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Helen Townsend

Other key lawyers

Norman Hunter-Goulder, Rebecca Beynon-Phillips