Debt Recovery

Karen Buchanan heads up the Debt Recovery/Insolvency unit and has 20 years of experience. She is well respected in Scotland and recognised as one of the main players in her field. She was formerly a partner at Nolan Macleod. Also heavily involved in daily operational issues is Carol Arthur who has served for a long time at Buchanan Macleod and is highly thought of.

In Glasgow, there is a commercial court with three experienced Sheriffs who will deal with commercial cases on a much quicker basis than the usual defended procedures.

The Sheriffs fix the timetables and are proactive in dealing with cases. They are all experienced former solicitors/ advocates with extensive commercial experience and Karen and her team try to use this court, where possible, if the clients’ contract/circumstances permit.

The result is a far quicker route to the ultimate granting of decree (judgment). The ‘dodgy defence’ used by timewasters is quickly addressed by the agent and the Sheriff and matters are addressed in a quicker manner in this court. Cases involving consumer credit actions cannot be heard by the Commercial court.

To contact Karen directly please email her at kbuchanan@buchananmacleod.co.uk