Neil Patterson has joined the firm as a partner in its banking litigation team. He has over 12 years’ experience dealing with complex and defended mortgage litigation matters in the UK, advising banks, building societies and other lenders on a range of issues including recovery strategies and dispute resolution.

Diane Gundersen has joined the firm as a senior associate with over two decades of experience in legal services. She trained and qualified at Eversheds, and has specialised in banking and financial services litigation for around 10 years.

Curtis Broadhead, who trained at Keebles LLP, has been appointed as a legal executive, bringing particular expertise in the areas of unsecured lending and commercial debt recovery.

Thomas Lillie, partner and UK head of legal, lender services at Aberdein Considine said: “We’re really delighted to attract someone of Neil’s experience and expertise, a lawyer who is highly respected in his field.

“There’s incredible competition for talented lawyers and we’d also like to welcome Diane and Curtis who will add considerable skill and knowledge to our litigation team.

“We’re a multi-jurisdictional supplier of banking litigation and debt recovery and with our practice growing significantly over the past few years, this brings unique challenges.”