CICM Law Conference

Eddie Flanagan

Partner, Asset Finance Banking Litigation specialist, Shakespeare Martineau

Eddie advises clients in the asset finance and leasing sector on leasing, consumer credit, and regulation. He leads a team that supports funders with legal documents, disputes and debt recovery.

Jayne Gardner

Partner & Head of Debt and Asset Recovery, Shakespeare Martineau

Jayne has over 25 years’ experience in debt collection and credit management, including 20 years in the legal sector. She advises clients on debt recovery, litigation, and credit processes.

Apollon Leontas

Recoveries Manager, Hampshire Trust Bank

• A highly motivated and experienced corporate recovery, insolvency, restructuring, deleverage, watch risk, turnaround, litigation and negligence claim enforcement senior Credit Manager.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, interpersonal, negotiation and credit risk management skills.
• Diverse sector expertise including but not limited to SME, Healthcare, Hotels, Professionals, Commercial/Residential property development and Commercial/Residential property investment.
• Comprehensive product knowledge covering but not limited to Commercial Mortgages, Asset Finance, Invoice Discounting, Trade Bills.

Sushma Maharaj

Partner - Commercial Services, Shakespeare Martineau

Sushma is a renewable energy specialist who advises on renewable energy projects and heat networks. She helps clients with contracts and market arrangements and has worked with OFGEM, British Energy, and Smartest Energy.

Chris Neale

Associate - Restructuring & Insolvency, Shakespeare Martineau

Chris is a solicitor in the restructuring, recovery and insolvency team. He advises on insolvency matters and helps clients recover unpaid debts

Giuseppe Parla

Insolvency Practioner, Menzies

Guiseppe is a Director and licensed insolvency practitioner in the Restructuring & Insolvency team, handling both corporate and personal cases. He co-leads the Creditor Services team, helping to recover unpaid debts.

Eric Roe

Solicitor & High Court Enforcement Officer, Wilson & Roe

Eric is a solicitor and High Court Enforcement officer who started working in the family business at 15. He now uses his legal expertise to help clients and is a director of the High Court Enforcement Officers Association.

Grace Strawford

Associate , Shakespeare Martineau

Grace Strawford is an Associate and handles a broad range of financial and regulatory matters dealing with all aspects of litigation, including highly complex financial instruments and the recovery of all types of assets.

Grace is well respected within the asset finance industry for her knowledge of the regulatory landscape and her commitment to achieving outstanding results for clients. With extensive experience in advising businesses on a wide range of consumer credit issues, Grace consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks, including the Consumer Credit Act, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations, and the wider regulatory environment.

Grace is particularly adept at defending high-stakes debt recovery actions and guiding clients through disputes involving challenging defences and intricate legal arguments. She regularly assists clients in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring that all actions and advice align with the latest consumer protection laws and FCA guidelines.

Richard Thorpe

Partner - Claims & Regulatory Investigations, Shakespeare Martineau

Richard is a partner in the Managed Legal Services team. He supports the SRA with law firm interventions and assists the litigation team with legal and operational matters.

Michael Whitaker

High Court Enforcement Officers, Wilson & Roe

Michael brings valuable experience and industry expertise to the company. His personable approach and client focus reflect the ethos of Wilson & Roe, making Michael the perfect new addition to the senior management team