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Kidderminster, England, United Kingdom

I am a litigation specialist delivering exceptional legal services across debt recovery, commercial disputes, landlord & tenant and professional negligence claims. I am committed to working efficiently, cost effectively and strive to achieve the best outcome for my clients.I have a strong background in litigation processes, exceptional attention to detail.

• Managing legal action and defending Claims as necessary both in English Law and outside jurisdiction on behalf of an international construction company.
• Prepare reports and present in meetings to Financial Directors on Company Cashflow, Client risk and audit of high value cases across five business units.
• Conduct Professional Development Reviews, set objectives and motivation of direct reports.
• Supervision of work undertaken by a UK based paralegal and Bangalore administrative assistant.
• Ensure that KPIs and recovery targets are achieved
• Led a strategy to reduce spend on outsourcing legal work

Hereford, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the supervision of a branch office, appointed Compliance Officer for Legal Practice and running a mixed litigation caseload including company and consumer contract disputes, professional negligence.
• Ensured compliance with the terms and conditions of the practice’s authorisation and working to maintain the practice’s LEXCEL quality mark accreditation
• Regulatory reform preparation, updating policy and procedures together with training where necessary. Investigated and handled Client complaints
• Carried out regular file reviews and strategy meetings with fee earners
• Delivered marketing initiatives to raise brand profile
• Arranged and attended business networking events. Prepared editorials on points of law published in 24Seven magazine. Worked with law students at Hereford & Ludlow College and hosted mock tribunals

Hereford, United Kingdom

Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Manager of Defended Litigation Team and responsible for a caseload involving Building & Construction Trade retention/interim payments, Consumer Credit, Utility charges, Commercial debts and Professional fees.
• Supported in the acquisition of Incasso and welcoming new Clients to ensure their retention following handover
• Drafting firm policies and Client briefing notes on legal developments
• Prepared cases for Small Claims, Fast Track and Multi-Track Trials. Advised upon Part Admissions, Defences, strengths & weaknesses of Claim
• Drafted Pleadings, Witness Statements, Instructions to Counsel, dealing with Disclosure and drafting Bill of Costs for Summary or Detailed Assessment. Composed customised Particulars of Claim, Replies to.
• Updated Client’s on costs so that litigation can be budgeted effectively

• Conducted a substantial caseload on behalf of a major high street Banking Group in accordance with the policies of the Bank and Financial Conduct Authority Regulations.
• Prepared Claim Form and Particulars of Claim, Statement of Continuing Debt, Mortgage Pre Action Checklists, Instructions to Agents and requesting Warrants of Eviction
• Analysed financial data received from the Bank’s Customers to assess affordability of payment proposals and implement payment arrangements
• Dealt with client funds received through mortgage account redemption process and preparation of Land Registry Forms for removal of charges
• Litigated on claims under Consumer Credit Agreements, Current Accounts, Loans and Personal Guarantees
• Reviewed Bank branch files and advising on prospects of success, identifying assets for security and negotiating settlements

• Managed a caseload including Commercial Debt Recovery, Insolvency, Landlord and Tenant. Taking enforcement action including issuing of Warrants, Charging Orders, Third Party Orders and obtaining Orders to attend Court.
• Maintained the firm’s cash flow by liaising with clients regarding the prompt payment of fees
• Supervised and trained eight staff consisting of paralegals and trainees
• Tendered for new accounts and sold bespoke collection services

Acting for Defendants in criminal cases. Advising on pleas and implications of their statement on the case. Attending Case Conferences, hearings and organising all documentation for the Police, Prosecution and Client. Drafting Notices of Appeal, Bail Applications and obtaining statements.

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