Join the CICM Yorkshire Branch for a half-day event focused on legal recoveries that truly hold. This session offers practical insight from leading legal and credit experts, real-world strategies, and peer networking—equipping you with the tools to navigate recovery challenges confidently.
Agenda:
09:30 – 10:00 | Registration and Networking Breakfast Arrival, refreshments, and an opportunity to connect with peers and speakers.
10:00 – 10:10 | Opening Remarks Ian Torkington MCICM – Chair, CICM Yorkshire Branch Welcome, introductions, and a brief run-through of the agenda.
10:10 – 10:40 | Keynote: Navigating the Legal Landscape Delivered by DWF Law LLP Gain expert insight into the evolving legal landscape in commercial collections. This keynote will explore recent developments affecting credit professionals, while also providing a practical overview of DWF’s recovery services and how they support creditors navigating complex legal challenges.
10:40 – 10:50 | Refreshment Break
10:50 – 11:20 | CICM Legal Recoveries Training – The Credit Manager’s Lens Luke Sculthorp FCICM – Head of Strategic Partnerships & Vice Chair, CICM Yorkshire Ridings Branch A deep dive into CICM’s legal recoveries training and education offer, and how we’re supporting organisations to build confident, litigation-ready credit teams.
11:20 – 11:30 | Refreshment Break
11:30 – 12:00 | Practical Realities of Escalating to Legal Karen Ryan FCICM – Head of Third-Party Recoveries, Clear Business A practical session exploring both consumer and commercial challenges in the escalation process, with lessons learned from working with legal partners and DCAs.
12:00 – 12:15 | Q&A and Closing Remarks Open Q&A, key takeaways, and a summary of resources and next steps.
12:15 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch An opportunity to continue discussions informally with fellow delegates and speakers.