Why the client needed our help
Following the twin problems caused by the insolvency of a significant debtor and the financial troubles experienced by a key supplier to the client of an asset based lender, it became apparent that there was a real risk that our client – the asset based lender – would suffer a significant loss on its account.
How we helped
We were able to liaise with the Insolvency Practitioner of the debtor to secure certain payments relating to the notified debts and to identify and recover various goods which were subject to a retention of title provision in the relevant contract between the parties.
As a result, the asset based lender was able to recover and sell those assets to an independent third party and mitigate its potential loss.
In addition, we were able to work closely with the directors of the asset based lender’s client and advise upon a proposed restructure of the business. Having made demand upon certain individuals pursuant to the terms of deeds of guarantee and indemnity given by them we were able to secure the interests of the asset based lender against various assets to allow a re-finance to take place and an amicable and orderly repayment of the outstanding balance was commenced.
The outcome
Our commercial approach meant that we were able to undertake a refinance of the ABL’s client and ensure a complete satisfaction of its account without taking precipitous legal action and / or incurring unnecessary legal costs. The asset based lender was fully secured throughout and was able to maintain (and enhance) its relationship with its client by showing that it was willing to be patient and work to achieve a mutually acceptable outcome to all.
I have had a decade long relationship with FWJ and have instructed them on a wide variety of claims, both litigation and insolvency based. I enjoy working with them as they listen to what I need and their advice is always commercial and astute. I have also been deeply impressed by their continued commitment to using technology to assist in the recoveries process. Their interactive case management system is particularly impressive delivering quick, accurate solutions together with very helpful case reporting
Risk Director Aldermore bank
