Mr Steven Petrie > Ward Hadaway LLP > Newcastle upon Tyne, England > Lawyer Profile

Ward Hadaway LLP’s debt recovery unit, based in Newcastle, is led by associate Vicki Alexander, a specialist in defending financial institutions in secured recovery cases, including consumer credit, financial mis-selling, misrepresentation and undue influence matters. Head of the dispute resolution department, Steven Petrie, is a key name note. Jane Garvin is also a standout practitioner, leveraging her experience in pursuing and defending clients in high value asset recovery claims.

Head of Ward Hadaway LLP’s insolvency team Jane Garvin advises directors of financially distressed private and public companies, shareholders, creditors, landlords, debtors and public sector bodies as well as administrators on insolvency procedures, insolvent business sales and high value asset recovery claims. Steven Petrie, leads the commercial dispute resolution department, frequently advising creditors on recovery strategies and defends individuals and companies facing insolvency. Petrie also assists trustees with bankruptcy matters. Claire Robertson, who was promoted to associate in 2023, is a key contact for clients seeking advice on property sales that form part of insolvency procedures. The team, based in Newcastle, frequently works with practitioners in Leeds and Manchester, and often uses its expertise in the debt collection and creditor services spaces to advise clients on both disputes and transactional matters.