England - South East • Dispute resolution

Trethowans LLP

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Led by Elizabeth Ryall, Trethowans LLP‘s commercial recoveries team in Southampton is ’a force to be reckoned with’, and has strength in acting for commercial telecoms providers; it also regularly deals with residential repossession claims. ‘Stand-out individual’ Ryall has over 18 years’ experience in debt recovery, and is recognised for her expertise in consumer credit-based debt claims, residential repossession claims, debt purchase claims, and business-to-business recovery issues. Mark Osgood joined the group from Moore Barlow, contributing his vast expertise in insolvency litigation.

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  • ‘We have 100% success rate since using Trethowans! This alone is a green light for anyone looking for a practice. However, if this is coupled with their many other strengths it shows they are a force to be reckoned with. The ongoing support and training they provide is invaluable to the members of my team, and therefore, our business and customers benefit from their increased knowledge.'
  • ‘I would like to mention Elizabeth Ryall specifically. She is a breath of fresh air to talk to and deal with. She is overall very helpful and a pleasure to work with and I feel is an asset to the firm.’
  • ‘They can help shape collection strategies that are targeted and shaped around maximising recoveries, and avoiding unnecessary expenses.’
  • ‘Elizabeth Ryall is a stand-out individual. She brings years of experience and is extremely responsive.’

Key clients

  • 4Com Customer Services Ltd
  • 4Com Network Services Ltd
  • Chrome Telecom Limited
  • Babble Cloud Limited
  • Midshire Business Systems Communications Limited
  • Hii Communications Limited
  • West 28th Street Limited
  • Berry Telecoms Limited
  • James Hay Pension Trustees Limited
  • Towergate Underwriting Group Ltd
  • 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

  • Acted for 4Com Network Services and 4Com Customer Services on managing an assignment project of a significant value within a tight time frame.
  • Advising a client on a claim for damages amounting to £1m, including drafting an application to strike out, instructing counsel and communicating with the opponent. The claim was successfully struck out and the client awarded the costs of the claim.
  • Acted for Chrome Telecom in a small claims matter, ensuring a successful settlement was achieved prior to the hearing date resulting in full payment and a costs payment for the client.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elizabeth Ryall

Other key lawyers

Mark Osgood