Under the leadership of Sharon Williamson, Hill Dickinson LLP remains focused on the asset-based lending sector, managing invoice discounting and receivables finance, while assisting with complaint handling, fraudulent transactions, and providing general advice. Williamson specialises in breach of contract disputes and advises leading receivables and asset-based lenders on strategies to maximise recoveries and realise assets.
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Key clients
- Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance Ltd
- Bibby Commercial Finance Ltd
- Bibby Factors Ltd
- Bibby Invoice Discounting Ltd
- Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC
- Metro Bank
- WeDo Trade Finance
- WeDo Invoice Finance Ltd
- Cynergy Bank PLC
- Cynergy Business Finance
- Tallaght Financial Ltd
- Conister Bank Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Cynergy Bank on High Court proceedings to recover a loan shortfall following the appointment of Law of Property Act Receivers and sale of secured property, including a defence based on an alleged unfair relationship under section 140A of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and a summary judgment application.
Advised Henderson & Jones Ltd on the recovery of sums due under an assigned loan agreement and related guarantees concerning the development of a site in France.
Acted for Creditfix Ltd in Circuit Commercial Court proceedings against Experian Ltd concerning alleged breach of contract and tort in relation to a credit rating product.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sharon Williamson
Other key lawyers
Michaela Hannon; Georgia Woolfenden