Based predominantly in Bromley with a small central London presence, Judge & Priestley LLP is well established within the utility supplies industry, advising prominent clients in this space on matters relating to debts accrued from the supply of electricity and gas. The overall practice is divided into the collections team, which specialises in niche, volume debt recovery, the claims and enforcement team specialising in pre-action recoveries and judgement enforcement actions, and the litigation team. Rachel Addai, litigation expert Uday Patel and Mark Younger, who stands out for subrogated recoveries, lead the overall practice. Patel’s experience is enhanced by Frances Boxall, who is a go-to practitioner for dealing with deceased debtor recoveries and probate litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The debt recovery team at Judge & Priestley LLP are second to none in our opinion. Their efficacy is exactly what we're looking for. Their online portal for real time updates is a fantastic tool to be kept abreast of all progress made by the team.'
- 'Fast turnaround with deadlines with best practices in debt recovery at the forefront of the practice. Communication lines are well executed and advice on next steps when necessary is always concise and effective.’
‘This practice is unique is their commitment to combining deep industry knowledge with a client-focused approach.
- 'They understand our challenges and offer practical and forward-thinking solutions.’
‘The individuals we work with stand out for their exceptional technical expertise and their commitment to client service, collaboration, and integrity.'
- 'Another reason is their ability to combine commercial knowledge to solve complex cases.’
Key clients
- London Borough of Southwark
- Crown Commercial
- Edge Recovery Limited
Practice head
Rachel Addai; Uday Patel; Mark Younger
Other key lawyers
Frances Boxall