Banbury: Spratt Endicott strengthens debt recovery team

Law firm Spratt Endicott Solicitors has strengthened its debt recovery team with the appointment of Hazel Chislett as commercial recoveries business development manager.

Chislett brings with her 20 years of expertise and knowledge, and is a consumer debt recovery specialist. She also has experience in risk management and debt purchase procedures.

A non-lawyer manager with a wealth of knowledge across the collections and recoveries industry, she has many contacts and is well known among clients, debt-collection agencies and regulatory and compliance bodies.

Martin Hughes, who heads up the debt recovery team, said: “Hazel is a fresh attribute to our department and her expert knowledge on debt recovery is priceless. Her specialism in consumer debt recovery is a great way for us to expand our team knowledge and further improve our offering to clients. She brings an operational background coupled with a very dynamic way of thinking – already she has become a key part of the management team.”

This key appointment illustrates Spratt Endicott’s ambitious growth plans, after the firm announced the opening of its new Brackley office last month.

John Spratt, senior partner, commented: “We are delighted that Hazel has joined our successful debt recovery team. This department is led by Martin Hughes, who has over 40 years' debt recovery and credit management experience, and Hazel’s impressive track record in debt recovery will further strengthen our debt recovery proposition.”

Commenting on her new role,Chislett says: “I am delighted to have joined Spratt Endicott Solicitors. The people here, and the service they provide for clients, is fantastic. I’m looking forward to building on the success of our department and in particular strengthening the consumer offering even further.”