Based in the growing firm’s Newcastle office and with over 22 years of experience in contractual recoveries across consumer and commercial agreements, she brings deep expertise in secured and unsecured lending and complex mortgage repossession litigation. Her extensive knowledge of operational processes and regulatory frameworks ensures robust compliance and efficiency across all functions.

She said: “Having worked at a senior level in contractual recoveries for many years, I jumped at the chance to join Aberdein Considine’s award-winning Lender Services Practice Group, which is renowned as one of the UK’s leading debt recovery specialists. The firm’s strong reputation for client service, increasing market presence and commitment to innovation in the legal and financial sectors really appealed to me.”

Myra Scott, head of Aberdein Considine’s lender services practice group, said: “Shilpi is a fantastic asset to our team, bringing 22 years’ experience as head of secured recoveries and a sterling reputation in the industry for her recoveries expertise. Her knowledge and experience will be invaluable as we focus on maintaining our high levels of client service and consumer duty.”