Ms Dyke, who will also be managing the asset recovery team on a daily basis, brings considerable experience in supervising a high volume of asset recovery cases on behalf of banks and credit servicers.

She also advises on enforcement options and compliance with regulatory codes.

Prior to joining BHSM, Ms Dyke worked with an established Dublin law firm which specialises in advising lending institutions on mortgage litigation and asset recovery.

Brian Baily, head of litigation and dispute resolution at BHSM, said: “Elaine is a very welcome addition to the BHSM team. She is an experienced litigator and has a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape for financial institutions and credit servicers.

“She has already made a great impact with the team and I look forward to working with her for many years to come.”