England - South East • Dispute resolution
Moore Barlow
Based in Southampton and Guildford, Moore Barlow‘s debt recovery department is praised for offering an ’efficient and effective service’, and is experienced in recovering debts for clients from a range of industries, including construction companies, financial services clients, and IT service providers. Daniel Baker and Benjamin Millward lead the department’s commercial recoveries team, while Susannah Marsh and Sarah Watley lead the financial services recovery team. Baker is well versed in handling cases before various court levels, while Watley specialises in advising financial institutions on the recovery of secured and unsecured debts. Mark Osgood has since left the firm.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘An effective combination of approachability for clients, with professionalism and tenacity at debt recovery.’
‘Ben Millward is a pleasure to work with. He has a sensible and pragmatic approach to debt recovery.’
‘City experience without City prices. The team all have good knowledge and they provide an efficient and effective service.’
‘Ashley Moughtin is superb. He is personable and works hard to obtain good results for his clients. He fully understands the commercial realities for his clients and he uses these skills to provide a high level of service.’
Key clients
- Hann Tucker Associates Limited
- Cobweb Solutions Limited
- Hamlyns Limited
- Herz Valves UK Ltd
- Future Build Recruitment Ltd
- Macquarie Bank Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Cobweb Solutions Limited on the recovery of early termination charges in which a dispute was raised and which required advice on a complex tri-partite contractual relationship.
- Advising Future Build Recruitment Ltd on the recovery of unpaid introduction fees, often having to resort to service of a statutory demand to recover payment.
- Advising Assisting Macquarie Bank on the enforcement of asset finance agreements and/or personal guarantees attached to the same.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Benjamin Millward, Daniel Baker, Sarah Watley