Kevin Heath is a Partner in the London office of Locke Lord LLP with over two decades of experience in banking and finance litigation and reorganisation, restructuring and insolvency. He expanded the asset finance consumer credit litigation team at his previous firm and also managed a team of 40 solicitors in that high profile practice.
Recognised by Chambers UK, The Legal 500, PLC WhichLawyer?, and Legal Experts, he advises asset-based lenders and consumer financiers on litigation and dispute resolution, including litigation funding and debt purchase. He has acted on a string of high profile leasing insolvencies advising asset financiers on title, insolvency and fraud issues. The Legal 500 recently described him as follows: "Standout lawyer Kevin Heath is tenacious and really champions cases. It is evident that the client is of the utmost importance and he draws on his experience to assist while always appearing up-to-date on cases."
Kevin Heath is a Partner in the London office of Locke Lord LLP with over two decades of experience in banking and finance litigation and reorganisation, restructuring and insolvency. He expanded the asset finance consumer credit litigation team at his previous firm and also managed a team of 40 solicitors in that high profile practice.
Recognised by Chambers UK, The Legal 500, PLC WhichLawyer?, and Legal Experts, he advises asset-based lenders and consumer financiers on litigation and dispute resolution, including litigation funding and debt purchase. He has acted on a string of high profile leasing insolvencies advising asset financiers on title, insolvency and fraud issues. The Legal 500 recently described him as follows: "Standout lawyer Kevin Heath is tenacious and really champions cases. It is evident that the client is of the utmost importance and he draws on his experience to assist while always appearing up-to-date on cases."
Kevin advises other consumer financiers on product development for the litigation funding market. He works with consumer financiers on the resolution of disputes in respect of default charges and secret commission claims.
Kevin also counsels purchasers of distressed debt on the implications of disputes regarding default charges and the impact of the unfair relationship law (introduced by the Consumer Credit Act 2006) and the changes required to debt purchase contracts to protect against these issues.
Professional History
- Partner, Locke Lord LLP
- Partner, Salans, London (2005-2012)
- Lester Aldridge (1992-2005)
- Norton Rose (1986-1992)
- Admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales (1988)
Professional Affiliations and Recognitions
- Associate Member, The Finance and Leasing Industry
- Member, The European Aviation Club
- Recognised, Consumer Finance, Chambers & Partners
- Recognised, Dispute Resolution: Banking Litigation by The Legal 500
- Member of team that received Professional Services Firm of the Year Award from International Asset Finance Network (2019)