Clarion makes corporate recovery appointments

Leeds legal firm Clarion has appointed Daniel Carlton as Manager in its growing debt recovery team.

Carlton has more than 20 years’ experience advising and developing debt collection and credit control services for a variety of clients from sole traders to PLCs.    Over the last 10 years, he has specialised in advising the leisure industry and has worked with some of the major pub groups developing specialist debt recovery systems for the commercial landlord.  He has also worked closely with a number of road hauliers, building contractors and retailers to maximise recoveries and increase cash flows.

Simon Young, Partner in dispute litigation at Clarion said “Tough economic conditions have meant that our debt recovery services, backed by a nationally renowned dispute resolution team, have been much in demand to help maximise money owed.  Daniel’s appointment will further strengthen the team enabling us to act as trusted advisers to our clients in all areas of their business,”

In addition to the appointment, the company has announced that Ashley Armitage has joined as Senior Associate. Over the past eight years, Armitage has worked at international law firms in both London and Leeds, advising on a number of high profile insolvencies.

Specialising in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious insolvency, she also provides advice on corporate restructuring. Armitage has acted for office holders, company officers, creditors and potential buyers regarding companies in distress and insolvency procedures.

Ryan Millmore, joint Managing Partner and Head of Clarion’s corporate recovery and insolvency team, said: “With demand for our services in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency continuing to grow, it’s vital that we carry on investing in the team in order to ensure we are able to maintain the swift response and technical expertise for which we are renowned.”

“As we build on a very successful 2018, we are bringing on board more talented young lawyers and Ashley is a welcome addition to the team.”