Duncan Lewis Solicitors, whose team sits with the firm’s wider civil litigation department, is well equipped to handle a high volume of debt recoveries, and is well versed in civil disputes along with contract disputes involving recoveries. Added to this is an ability to advise with costs saving for the client before engaging in any court proceedings, signifying a diversified practice. Anthony Okumah, Sunil Patel, and Nazhat Ditta head up the group. Patel is based between the firm’s offices in central London and Harrow. Ditta, who was appointed director in February 2024, has been instrumental in the group’s increased activity in debt recovery related to a breach of contract, whereas Okumah is especially key in the group’s high-value recoveries and bankruptcy insolvency matters. Karolina Natkaniec is particularly experienced in private insolvency.
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- 'Sunil Patel is a very tactically aware and collaborative lawyer. He always seeks out and fully considers all views from all members of the legal team to ensure that the client has the best possible representation. Sunil is always on top of the detail of the cases.'
- 'Anthony Okumah has a legendary reputation as a litigator.'
Practice head
Anthony Okumah; Sunil Patel; Nazhat Ditta
Other key lawyers
Karolina Natkaniec