Shakespeare Martineau LLP’s debt and asset recovery team offers advice to a wide range of high-profile clients within the energy, government and financial sectors. Jayne Gardner leads the team in Stratford-upon-Avon and assists clients with the full spectrum of issues concerning credit management policies and debt recovery. In Birmingham, co-head Eddie Flanagan is well-versed in financial services litigation, asset finance and assets and financial redress recoveries. Alan Hamblett specialises in contentious claims, while Grace Strawford is known for her expertise in consumer credit issues. Kaila Ali, Katrina Gibson and Harpreet Sandu are also names to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Eddie Flanagan consistently goes over and beyond when it comes to professional advice, collaborative working and is consistent in his delivery of his professional services. In comparison to many solicitors across the city, Eddie stands out a mile'
- ‘Alan Hamblett is very experienced and is able to explain legal terms well.’
- ‘Alan Hamblett and Ryan McNally make a good team. They work well with each other, so if one is not around the other will be able to help with our cases. ’
- ‘The team is an outstanding group to work with. They are very engaged with us as a client and provide important updates frequently.’
- ‘Grace Strawford and Giles Parry are very friendly and outgoing. Always willing to answer questions and provide recommendations in an easy-to-understand manner. Grace takes time to provide important details and is an excellent communicator, she is also very personable.’
- 'Eddie Flanagan has been an invaluable support to our business, particularly with contentious matters. He brings a deep knowledge of the law, combined with a practical, no-nonsense approach that makes navigating complex situations far more straightforward.'
- 'Shakespeare Martineau have been professional, tenacious, and incredibly solution-focused. Their strong team of experts made it easy to access other trusted consultants, saving us time and adding real value.'
- 'Pragmatic, engaging, and flexible.'
- 'They treat you like a person, not a number. Always available when you need them too.'
- 'Practical, thorough, professional, responsive.'
Key clients
- National Grid
- Marston Group
- Hook Norton Brewery
- Hinckley & Rugby Building Society
- Europcar
- University of Warwick
- Bournemouth University
- UPS
- UPS SCS
- Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales
- McIntyre Hudson
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.
Grace Strawford
Practice head
Jayne Gardner; Eddie Flanagan
Other key lawyers
Alan Hamblett; Grace Strawford; Kaila Ali; Katrina Gibson; Harpreet Sandu; Ryan McNally; Grace Strawford; Giles Perry