The team at TLT advises on a range of disputes, including negligent advice, misrepresentation claims, and complex contentious recoveries, with particular strength in acting for banks and leasing companies. The Birmingham practice is led by Roger Potgieter, who is noted for his experience in financial services litigation, particularly in recovery actions. Julie Peel is noted for her focus on fraudulent transactions. Amanda Wootton and Turon Miah are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- Turon Miah is a standout lawyer. He is knowledgeable, dependable, and results-driven. Alanna Tregar is also a key player in the team and is similarly responsive, on top of the details, and approachable.
- The team has an ear to the ground and has a unique offering that encapsulates all FS-related litigious issues.
- Roger Potgieter, Jordon Bray, and Manisha Punj are great members of the TLT litigation team. Each has a hands-on approach and will always make themselves available; they have endless knowledge to offer.
- I principally work with three members of the TLT team: Roger Potgieter (Partner - excellent client-facing skills, commercial and pragmatic in his approach, and very easy to work with); Julie Peel (Legal Director - superb: good on the law, great with clients and counsel, and with a strong commercial sense); and Charlotte Healey (Managing Associate - bright, hard-working and very good at building trust with clients).
- Very knowledgeable team who are proactive, engaged, dedicated, and responsive solicitors.
- Jordon Bray and Tiffany Johnson are very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and always available.
Key clients
- Grenke Leasing Limited
- Arkle Finance Limited
- SAF1 Limited (Simply Asset Finance)
- Propel Finance Plc
- InterBay Asset Finance
- Mitsubishi HC Capital UK Plc
- Novuna Business Finance
- VFS Financial Services (Volvo Finance)
- Scania Financial Services
- Hireco (TL) Limited
- Liberty Leasing Limited
- Ultimate Asset Finance
Work highlights
Instructed to act for one of the UK’s largest financiers of commercial trailers in a 3-way dispute with a customer and the supplier.
Instructed to act for the asset finance division of a challenger bank to recover a number of high-value vehicles subject to hire purchase agreements and then to pursue shortfall claim from a high-profile guarantor.
Acting for motor finance clients defending multiple motor finance commission claims, while providing related regulatory support and advice covering issues such as disclosure obligations, accounting provisioning exercises and lender relationships with motor dealers and brokers.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Roger Potgieter
Other key lawyers
Julie Peel; Amanda Wootton; Turon Miah