The 'responsive' team at Newport-based firm Harding Evans LLP provides 'practical' advice to corporates, sole traders and private individuals on debt recovery matters. The team has gained particular acclaim for its work within the property space, regularly acting for builder's merchants on the enforcement of outstanding invoices, and increasingly for management companies/housing associations on unpaid service charges. William Watkins, who handles the day-to-day running of the team, is 'steeped in a background of debt collection' and 'always works in the best interests of the client to achieve the optimal result'. This is enhanced by Watkins' qualification as a High Court bailiff, ensuring he is particularly well-placed to enforce on the debt. The team sits within the broader litigation function which is headed by Ben Jenkins, who himself regularly utilises injunctive relief, including securing freezing orders, in the right circumstances, to prevent outstanding client monies from being dissipated.
Testimonials
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- 'The practice remains efficient and competitive. All enquiries dealt with promptly and the action commenced without delay.'
- 'The responsive team provides practical advice.'
Key clients
- Wet and Forget Limited
- Vale of Glamorgan Hotel Limited T/A The Vale Resort
Work highlights
- Secured a large debt for a client before the insolvency of the other side, beating other creditors and ensuring 100% recovery for the client.
- Pursuing a £1m judgment on behalf of Water Treatment Products Limited.