England - South East • Dispute resolution
Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Working for claimants and defendants, Duncan Lewis Solicitors' debt recovery team in Harrow has a notable specialism in advising Middle Eastern clients on claims and disputes. Exemplifying this in particular is co-head and ‘outstanding professional’ Sobashni De Silva, who is sought out by many international clients and has key expertise in cross-border jurisdiction claims. Described by clients as ‘simply a class act’, fellow co-head Anthony Okumah is a key contact for a range of litigation matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have been very helpful in making us understand the cost involved in direct debt recovery, and the difficulties it can bring.’
- ‘The team is brilliant. I feel that they have made a superior effort with regards to diversity. This is a part of their strength. They are able to view their clients from multiple points of view, and do their best work for them.’
- ‘The team has developed an efficient model of dealing with debt recovery. What sets it apart is its ability to work with individuals and small businesses who may not, at first, understand the legal angle of their dispute - and whom this team works very effectively with.’
- ‘Sobashni De Silva is the star of the team. She is not afraid to take brave decisions, but remains grounded at all times. A reassuring presence.’
- ‘Great value, highly efficient.’
- ‘Anthony Okumah is simply a class act.’
- ‘Thomas Clark has been very proactive, supportive and responsive to our queries.’
- ‘Thomas Clark is a star. He is honest and straightforward, with excellent communication skills. Sobashni De Silva is an outstanding professional. She oversees her team with great skill. They appear to have the utmost respect for her and great faith in her abilities.’
Key clients
- SES Ltd
- Byron Height Limited
- Babel Green Limited
- Rajan and Dev Developments Limited
- New Health Supplies Limited
- Salisbury Support 4 Autism Limited
Work highlights
- Enforcing a Libyan court judgment in the UK, involving a $2.2m debt from a breached partnership agreement with a foreign national living in the UK.
- Obtaining a worldwide freezing order for SES against a former business associate, involving an outstanding debt in excess of £5m.
- Represented a Nigerian property investment company with UK properties in halting possession proceedings and claim defence in regards to a £1.6m short-term loan agreement with a UK lender.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sobashni De Silva, Anthony Okumah