Helmed by the ‘exceptional’ Ben Lowans, the ’experienced knowledgeable and enthusiastic’ team at Addleshaw Goddard‘s Leeds office is instructed by a broad array of financial institutions, ranging from high street banks to asset finance lenders and asset-based lenders. Core areas of activity include secret commission claims in motor finance, misselling of mortgage product cases and the tracing and recovery of assets. Lowans’ broad practice runs to fraud-based litigation for financial services clients. Jennifer Hedley is well-placed to assist with reputational issues in high-profile disputes involving financial institutions. Sandip Singh and Matthew Dibb are further names to note. Sally Emerton retired in August 2023.
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‘Good personal service provided to advise on banking and asset finance matters. People you can get on with and enjoy working with. ’
‘AG are our most trusted business partner. We work with them on a variety of matters and find that all of the partners approach matters with the same frank, business-orientated mindset. Ben Lowan's team in particular are a standout for the firm.’
‘Ben Lowans is exceptional. He understands our business and how we approach matters in a way that none of our other solicitor partners do, which makes him indispensable for our company. He's ably supported by a very strong team, with Rachel Elgar in particular being incredibly tenacious and meticulous in her advice.’
‘Georgina Skuse has stood out. She is tenacious but relatable.’
‘Great to work with. Very knowledgeable. Make commercial decisions.’
‘Very experienced team under the control of Ben Lowans. He has been in the team for many years and is somebody that we know well and trust.’
‘The banking litigation team at Addleshaw Goddard have consistently delivered for major high street banks, building societies and lenders for decades and are rightly recognised as a leader in providing legal services in this area.'
- 'Georgina Skuse is a very experienced banking litigator with a specialism in matters relating to asset finance.'
Key clients
- Castle Water Limited
- Aldermore Bank
- Close Brothers
- Societe Generale Equipment Finance
- Arbuthnot
- Mitsubishi HC Capital PLC t/a Novuna
Work highlights
- Advising a multitude of lenders and brokers in relation to the ever-increasing, industry issue of "secret commission claims" in motor finance.
- Succeeding for a commercial lender at trial on the enforcement of a personal guarantee involving findings as to truthfulness and ineffective termination.
- Acting for a lender on the enforcement of a multi-million pound mortgage following its customer being sanctioned by HM Government.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jennifer Hedley
Practice head
Ben Lowans
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Hedley; Sandip Singh; Matthew Dibb; Matthew Dibb; Rachel Elgar; Georgina Skuse