Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s Guildford-based debt recovery department runs out of the firm's commercial dispute resolution team, and handles contested, complex and international debt work for its commercial and financial clients. The department is headed up by experienced commercial litigator Jamie Cartwright, whose expertise includes debts arising out of issues relating to the supply of goods and services, as well as technology disputes. Katie Bewick advises clients from the retail, food, financial services and healthcare sectors on complex debt issues.

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Key clients

  • Eighty One UK Limited
  • Fiat Chrysler and Jeep
  • Jackson Lift Services Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising Fiat Chrysler for over 20 years on contested debt claims, including recent success in the county court with in-house representation advocacy and early-strike out application.
  • Advising for Acushnet on its range of brands, such as Titleist, on supplier debt, including retention of title issues.
  • Acting for an international drinks brand in contested debt claims under supply and sponsorship contracts.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jamie Cartwright

Other key lawyers

Katie Bewick