England - South West • Dispute resolution
Ashfords LLP
Situated within the restructuring and insolvency department, Ashfords LLP‘s debt recovery practice frequently collaborates on matters with the firm’s commercial litigation group. Recovering debts from foreign debtors, handling the enforcement of personal guarantees, and assisting invoice and statutory debts form part of the team’s advisory portfolio. Holly Ransley helms the practice and has extensive experience handling insolvency claims at both a domestic and cross-border level. David Pomeroy is noted for his knowledge of contentious insolvency matters. Former practice head Katie Farmer moved to Trowers & Hamlins LLP in July 2022.
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‘Ashfords provide a very personal service. There is no judgment when I ask rather mediocre questions, rather they answer fully in a way that I understand without being patronising.’
‘I primarily work with Holly Ransley, and I couldn't find a more helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, though professional, person to work with. She often anticipates any problems I may have with a particular case and will work with me to alleviate them before they escalate.’
Work highlights
- Advised a maritime client in relation to the recovery of a shipping debt.
- Advised a banking client in relation to a personal guarantee.
- Successfully advised a client on a settlement and recovered a debt from an international company based overseas.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Holly Ransley