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Phil Roberts

Clarke Willmott
Phil began his career in debt recovery over 20 years ago and went on to join national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP in 2004. He is now a partner in the firm and jointly leads the firm's Debt Recovery team. The team is one of the largest in the UK, and its client base includes government departments, local authorities, utility companies, insurance companies, commercial businesses and FCA regulated companies.

Phil leads on all complex cases and technical queries and manages a personal caseload of bespoke, complex recovery actions. He has particular expertise in insolvency action (defended and undefended), all forms of debt litigation (volume, defended and undefended), enforcement, judicial review, complex orders for sale and leasehold recoveries.

The Debt Recovery team is ranked in tier 1 by the Legal 500 and Phil has been recognised by clients previously in the directory for providing 'proactive recovery solutions', being 'calm and reassuring' and being 'Diligent and conscientious'.

Phil is recognised as an expert in the field of debt recovery litigation and is regularly invited to speak at conferences and other events.
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Where a debtor has paid a debt which it subsequently believes it did not need to pay, can it bring a
Where a debtor has paid a debt which it subsequently believes it did not need to pay, can it bring a
Q&A

This Q&A considers whether a claim for repayment can be brought after a debtor has paid a debt which they did not need to, and any time limitations.

Where a director personally guarantees the debts of their own limited company, is that guarantee subject
Where a director personally guarantees the debts of their own limited company, is that guarantee subject
Q&A

This Q&A considers whether a personal guarantee of a director in relation to the debts of their own limited company is subject to the debt pre-action protocol.

Where the judgment debtor is in prison can you make a CPR 71 request for further information against them
Where the judgment debtor is in prison can you make a CPR 71 request for further information against them
Q&A

This Q&A considers whether a CPR request for further information can be made against a judgement debtor in prison of if the High Court Enforcement Officer attempt recovery at the debtors last known address.

X has a long lease in a block of flats. X is abroad (unknown location), but has email addresses, though
X has a long lease in a block of flats. X is abroad (unknown location), but has email addresses, though
Q&A

This Q&A considers whether the freeholder via a management company can serve a claim on a leasehold owner of a flat and via email despite having the knowledge that X is abroad, though details of his location are unknown.

County Court judgment creditor—flowchart
County Court judgment creditor—flowchart
Flowcharts

This flowchart sets out the different enforcement options available when the judgment creditor has obtained a County Court money judgment.

High Court judgment creditor—flowchart
High Court judgment creditor—flowchart
Flowcharts

This flowchart sets out the different enforcement options available when the judgment creditor has obtained a High Court money judgment.

Third party debt orders—flowchart
Third party debt orders—flowchart
Flowcharts

This flowchart provides a visual guide to the process for applying for a third party debt order as a means of enforcing a money judgment.

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Practice Area

Panels

  • Consulting Editorial Board
  • Q&A Panel

Qualified Year

  • 2006

Membership

  • Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
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