Larry Coltman > Coltman Warner Cranston LLP > Coventry, England > Lawyer Profile
Coltman Warner Cranston LLP Offices
UNIT 3, THE INNOVATION VILLAGE
CHEETAH ROAD
COVENTRY
CV1 2TL
England
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Larry Coltman
Work Department
Commercial litigation.
Position
Larry is the senior partner dealing with commercial litigation and insolvency matters, including high-value contested debts on behalf of creditors. Large retention of title claims are a regular feature of his work. He also deals with policy disputes in the credit insurance industry. He has been involved in a number of insolvency actions and has obtained freezing orders against directors and partners in insolvent businesses. Under the Commercial Agents’ Regulations 1993, commercial agents became entitled to compensation and so Larry has specialised in these claims. He regularly advises on agency and distribution disputes throughout the EU and acts for principals and agents. His clients include several major plcs, as well as UK- and US-based principals exporting goods throughout the EU. He also specialises in franchise claims for franchisors and franchisees.
Career
Trained Wragge & Co, Birmingham; qualified 1984; assistant solicitor Wragge & Co 1984-86; Neil F Jones & Co, Birmingham 1986-88; Brindley Twist Tafft & James, Coventry 1988-90 (also partner); assistant solicitor Warner Cranston, Coventry 1990-91, partner 1991; partner Reed Smith 2001-08; partner Hill Hofstetter 2009; also partner Warner Cranston LLP 2005 to date; frequently lectures at London Metropolitan University; director Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Ltd; director and vice president of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management; governor Coventry University College; regular contributor to the ‘Manufacturers Agent Magazine’ and ‘Credit Management Magazine’.
Memberships
Fellow, vice-president, treasurer, executive and advisory board member and chairman of the West Midlands branch of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management; R3; Birmingham and Warwickshire Law Societies; board member and past president of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce; FCIB; ICTF.
Education
South Shields Grammar School for Boys; Leicester University (1980 LLB Hons); Chester College of Law (1982 Solicitors’ Finals).
Leisure
Running, fitness, gardening, sailing, member Stratford upon Avon Athletics Club.
Lawyer Rankings
West Midlands > Dispute resolution > Debt recovery
(Leading individuals)Recommended by clients for ‘going above and beyond‘, Coltman Warner Cranston LLP advises clients on litigation and insolvency, including compulsory winding-up and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as retention of title and credit insurance claims. The practice acts for an array of clients, ranging from blue-chip companies to credit insurers, as well as smaller businesses. The ‘outstanding’ Darren Davoile spearheads the team, regularly advising on bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings, with a notable specialism in contested debt recovery, while Larry Coltman often addresses issues creditors have with contested insolvencies.
Lawyer Rankings
- Debt recovery West Midlands > Dispute resolution
- Leading individuals West Midlands > Dispute resolution > Debt recovery