The  ‘exceptionally proactive’ team at Shoosmiths LLP has a strong track record in asset finance cases including business-to-business recoveries and disputes. Civil fraud and advice about specialist asset finance contracts are further areas of strength. Leadership duties are split between David Farnell and Jonathan Mills.  Farnell is well versed in asset finance fraud work, while Mills is an authority on quality disputes and return of goods cases.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Very knowledgeable and keen to develop relationships.’

  • ‘David Farnell is always very helpful.’

  • ‘They took time to understand our initial ask, outlined what information they would require to fulfil the order and then directed us towards the best legal counsel.’

  • ‘The Shoosmiths team have been a great fit with me and my businesses. The differentiator for me is their ability to read the room (from a legal perspective), cut to the chase and apply pragmatism to the situation.'

  • 'I truly feel comfortably with the Leeds team liaising with staff at all levels within my organisation. They have an ability to advise that is collaborative, clear and result-focused. I am extremely pleased with how our relationship has developed over the last several years.’
  • ‘The team are exceptionally proactive in their handling of cases and are superb at devising the optimum recovery strategy to achieve the best outcome for the client.’

  • ‘They are very quick to respond to both initial instructions and follow up case queries. I have complete confidence in their abilities to get on with cases with the minimum of fuss.’

Key clients

  • Bibby Factors Limited
  • Bibby Financial Services Limited
  • Bibby Leasing Limited
  • Bibby Trade Factors Limited

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Farnell, Jonathan Mills