Richard Kerr, Daniel Tate, and Steven Owens jointly lead the Wigan-based group at Greenhalgh Kerr. Known for assisting local authorities and asset finance companies, the group also handles a variety of housing-related issues including the recovery of service charges and disputes. Kerr leads the firm’s local authority group, and is noted for representing councils in the recovery of unpaid business rates and council tax, while Tate is a key name for asset finance and leasing related issues. Owens often handles disputes relating to asset-based finance and obtaining possession orders. One of Joanna Buckley‘s primary areas of expertise is winding up petitions and the enforcement of personal guarantees, often acting for both commercial and private creditors.
Testimonials
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- 'A level of personal attention that is second to none.'
- 'The individuals we work with stand out for not only their professionalism, but their real-world, business-savvy stance and opinions.'
Key clients
- Asset Advantage
- Preston City Council
Work highlights
- Acted for Asset Advantage Limited, as lead creditor in a £750m class action, which saw a former UK high-net-worth individual being adjudged bankrupt. £3.2m was recovered for the client.
- Acted for Cheshire East Borough Council at trial to obtain a liability order worth £82k for a long standing NDR debt, owed by a sports personality.