Beth Lovell

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ABOUT BETH LOVELL

Senior Solicitor (10+ years), with a particular focus on Financial Services disputes and regulatory compliance, and lengthy in house experience at Barclays Bank. Extensive experience of handling interest rate derivative mis-selling claims and complaints on behalf of UK banks.Has also advised on a variety of claims for and against financial institutions, including matters involving fraud, regulatory compliance, breach of mandate, breach of trust, sales and asset finance, recoveries, guarantees, mortgage repossession, Consumer Credit Act and professional negligence, and complaints to the FOS. Also, handled a variety of civil and commercial litigation, such as breach of fiduciary duty claims, fraud, debt, contract, shareholder and partnership, IP and Competition Act disputes. Able to identify legal issues, collate detailed evidence, advise on the legal merits of claims and litigate claims as the primary solicitor, including all aspects of strategy and costs budgeting. Strong communication skills, giving clear advice and recommendations in digestible form. Experienced in legal project management in the financial services sector. Able to translate business requirements into outcomes, including devising and implementing strategy on a portfolio of claims, internal frameworks, processes and policies, costs management, reporting and collating MI. Commercial, creative and pragmatic approach to claims management and solutions. Strong interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively, engaging with business stakeholders, including at Executive level, and legal teams and third parties. A team player and skilled in managing teams of solicitors and paralegals. Able to manage a large caseload working independently or with others. Numerous successful mediations and settlement negotiations, including costs assessments.