Praised by clients for providing ‘excellent, clear’ advice, Trethowans LLP operates across the whole debt recovery cycle, and demonstrates proficiency in volume residential repossession work. The team is noted for its expertise in the telecommunications sector, and is led by Elizabeth Ryall in Southampton, who is a key contact for clients seeking advice on managing debt claims. Mark Osgood is particularly adept at handling insolvency disputes, acting for a broad array of insolvency stakeholders and professionals.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team at Trethowans is very responsive and always helpful. They are very customer service focused and that enables an efficient service.’

  • ‘The staff is approachable and there are no old-fashioned formalities.’

  • ‘Good collaboration across the team. Excellent, clear advice, and guidance when required.’

  • ‘Excellent at communicating and down to earth individuals.’

  • ‘Very personable approach, always available to freely discuss cases and tailored approach.'

  • ‘Open to taking a number of different approaches to support claims for swift and amicable settlement.'

  • 'Always looking to make suggestion on how we can improve our internal processes and documentation to strengthen any future claims.'

Key clients

  • 4Com Customer Services Ltd
  • 4Com Network Services Ltd
  • Chrome Telecom Limited
  • Babble Cloud Limited
  • Midshire Business Systems Communications Limited
  • West 28th Street Limited
  • Berry Telecoms Limited
  • James Hay Pension Trustees Limited
  • Towergate Underwriting Group Ltd t/a Towergate Insurance
  • Hendriks Incasso
  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
  • Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP
  • Campfire Equipment Rentals Limited
  • Trustees of Cobalt Data Centre Development Syndicate

Work highlights

  • Advised West 28th Street on enforcement strategies for a complex book of debt with jurisdictional and contractual issues.
  • Advised Espria on best practice for settlement campaigns with low value debt and debtors in precarious financial situations to increase recoveries and minimise costs.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elizabeth Ryall

Other key lawyers

Mark Osgood