
Operating with the ‘highest level of commitment’, Clarke Willmott LLP’s team handles debt recovery matters that range from pre-legal debt collection to every aspect of litigation and insolvency action. The firm’s client roster consists of various sectors including utilities, government agencies, social housing and property management companies, as well as SMEs. National practice head Philip Roberts oversees the team’s case strategies and specialises in insolvency action, debt litigation, and secured debt recovery. Technical director Stuart Hoysted and Kayleigh Cullis handle insolvency litigation.
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‘Clarke Willmott’s debt recovery practice offers the highest level of commitment and expertise on high value cases.’
‘Clarke Willmott's team provides a flexible and robust service tailored to businesses' changing needs.’
Key clients
- Food Standards Agency
- Castle Water
- Water Plus
- OVO Group
- Waters and Gate
- Ministry of Defence
- Corona Energy
- Wembley National Stadium
- Workman LLP
- Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
- Greenslade Taylor Hunt
- Fresh Property Management
Work highlights
Advised national water retailer Water Plus on volume and high value debt recovery strategies.
Advised national commercial utility provider Corona Energy on the recovery of both volume and complex debt litigation.
Advised government regulatory department the Food Standards Agency on the recovery of charges for food hygiene controls.
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Practice head
Philip Roberts
Other key lawyers
Stuart Hoysted; Kayleigh Cullis