The debt recovery team at Brodies LLP is well-known in the market for assisting clients in the automotive industry and financial services sector with a broad range of matters. Iain Rutherford focuses on high-profile recovery litigation, while Matthew Farrell acts on related residential and commercial property matters and Marianne Griffin handles a wide spectrum of debt and asset recovery matters; the trio co-head the practice. Laura McMillan and Lauren Kerr showcase expertise in motor finance issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Brodies has a team filled with passionate people whose knowledge is unparalleled in our experience. Cases are managed with minimum fuss, and every communication is measured and to the point, guiding us through any decisions that are required. They have a way of explaining even the most complicated nuances of Scottish law in a way that is easy to understand, and ensures that any decision made by us has the full weight of knowledge behind it.’
‘Our relationship with Marianne Griffin in particular is highly valued, and she is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that we have the best possible service. We always appreciate the assistance that she gives us, no matter how complicated the case involved.’
‘Brodies have a wealth of experience in enforcing judgments obtained in jurisdictions outside the Scottish Courts, e.g. via the English and Welsh Courts. They provide a smooth and efficient service at all times with great administration and are always on hand to answer any questions promptly.’
‘Their commerciality and their ability to determine the best solution for the client, rather than just the obvious solution, are strengths.’
‘Matt Farrell is determined, considered, pragmatic, and always has his client's best interests at the forefront of his advice.'
'Brodies have always had great people and our business has never had anything less than a top drawer service from all of them.'
'Their client rapport and service they provide is the best I've seen and they are always willing to put forward sensible solutions for us to consider.'
'Laura McMillan and Lauren Kerr are both exceptional supports to us as a business. Their ethic advice and results are second to none and have really helped us to advance our recoveries in Scotland!'
'The Brodies team help us navigate legal issues in Scotland and are able to provide clear and concise advice setting out the differences in approach between the Scottish and England and Wales jurisdictions.'
'Marianne Griffiths is a great communicator.'
Key clients
- Link Financial Outsourcing Limited
- PRA Group (UK) Ltd
- Toyota Financial Services (UK) Plc
- CA Auto Finance UK Ltd
- MotoNovo Finance Limited
Work highlights
Assisting an independent energy supplier with debt recovery work.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Frank Johnstone
Practice head
Iain Rutherford; Matthew Farrell; Marianne Griffin
Other key lawyers
Lauren Kerr; Laura McMillan