Offering UK-wide capability, Shoosmiths LLP maintains a strong reputation in early arrears management, pre-legal collections and negotiation, litigation and enforcement of judgments. Leading the commercial recoveries team, Paula Swain, based in the Southampton office, ‘will go above and beyond’ assisting corporate clients in disputes around guarantees and indemnities, complex asset recoveries, breach of warranty and fraud claims. Senior associates Stephen Eastley and Jade Souch continue to be active in contentious recovery, contested insolvency and guarantee and indemnity claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team at Shoosmiths are always very helpful and resourceful and will go above and beyond to overcome any challenges that may arise. The level of service received is exceptional compared to another firm we also use.'
- 'We deal with Jade Souch and Stephen Eastley when defended cases arise - this team is very professional and give clear and concise commercial advice regarding the cases.'
- 'Paula Swain is always on hand should we need her help and expertise, and will go above and beyond to make sure we are happy and receive a high level of service.'
- 'This is a team that genuinely cares about their clients and their client's clients. They understand the individual client and business needs for each, and provide solutions accordingly.'
- 'Paula Swain is a dynamo! Innovative, energetic, knowledgeable, experienced and hugely generous with all of the above. If Paula says something will be done, she will move heaven and earth to ensure it is. She is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Paula Swain is an excellent relationship manager. She is knowledgeable, responsive and solutions-focused.'
- 'The team at Shoosmiths are always very helpful and resourceful and will go above and beyond to overcome any challenges that may arise. The level of service received is exceptional.'
- 'The team is knowledgeable about our sector and the challenges we face.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paula Swain