LAW firm Brachers is tops for clients owed money, according to the legal world's bible.

Chambers Directory has voted the Maidstone firm Number One provider of debt recovery advice in the South East.

Chambers' editors compiling the annual league table interviewed clients and other leading lawyers who all gave glowing reports of the firm's successful cases as well as its skilful and professional handling of sensitive issues.

They wrote: "Clients praised the strong team for its ability to turn requirements into reality promptly and efficiently.

"The team has invested heavily in state-of-the-art IT systems without losing its focus on client care."

Brachers' managing partner John Sheath said: "Our strategy of maintaining talented specialist lawyers in all disciplines is proving effective."